Evaluation of Information Technology Governance Using The COBIT Framework in Higher Education in Indonesia: A Literature Study

Abstract

IT (Information Technology) governance plays a critical role in supporting the strategic objectives and operational sustainability of Higher Education (HEIs). This study presents a systematic literature review of 20 primary studies that evaluate IT governance practice in Indonesia HEIs using the COBIT framework. The analysis focuses on three dimensions: the evaluation of governance framework, the distribution of evaluated COBIT domains, and common implementation barriers. To identify, use the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. The findings indicate a significant shift toward the adoption of COBIT 2019, which is favored for its design factor-based approach that enables governance systems to be tailored to institutional strategies and risk profiles. The most frequently evaluated domains are Align, Plan, dan Organize (APO), Evaluate, Direct, and Monitor (EDM), Build, Acquire, and Implement (BAI), and Deliver, Service, and Support (DSS) reflecting a strong emphasis on strategic alignment and operational stability. However, the Monitor, Evaluate, and Assess (MEA) domain remains underrepresented, suggesting a gap in continuous monitoring and performance evaluation. These findings highlight the need for HEIs to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and institutionalize governance processes to achieve sustainable IT governance maturity.