International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science 7(4), 2018: 21-29 Page21 Research in Business and Social Science IJRBS Vol 7 No 4, ISSN: 2147-4478 Contents available at www.ssbfnet.com/ojs https://doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v7i4.901 Good Governance in Private University in Medan City Maya Sari Lecturer of Economic Faculty, University Of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara Muhammad Qorib Lecturer of Economic Faculty, University Of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara Seprida Hanum Harahap Lecturer of Economic Faculty, University Of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara Jufrizen Lecturer of Economic Faculty, University Of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara Abstract The purpose of this study was to create transparency, accountability, participation, effectiveness and consistency in private universities in the city of Medan. To obtain the data needed in this study, researchers used data collection techniques by means of surveys. Researchers do this by distributing questionnaires to lecturers and / or employees at Private Universities in Medan City. The results of the study showed that Good Governance has been running well at Private Universities in Medan City, and most respondents stated their agreement that aspects of transparency, participation, accountability, and effectiveness have gone well. This was supported by the results of research that good governance at private universities in Medan city 87% have applied the aspect of transparency, 90% have applied the aspect of Participation, 51% have implemented accountability, and 87% have applied the aspect of effectiveness. Key words: Good Governance, Private University JEL classification: G32, G34, M14, Submitted: 04.09.2018 - Accepted: 11.11.2018 Introduction The university is currently facing market pressure (market pressure) which demands that it has to change management. Higher education is faced with several challenges, namely improving quality, relevance, equity, efficiency and governance (Nizam, 2006). The university should be able to ensure that good governance can