The aims of this study were to assess students' perceptions of their educational environment and approaches to learning, and determine if perceptions of learning environment associates with approaches to learning. A survey was conducted to collect data fr-om a regional private univer sity in lndonesia. A total of232 nursing students completed two questionnaires that measured their perceptions ofeducational environment and approaches to learning. The measurement was based on Dundee Ready Education Environment Measurement (DREEM) and Approaches and Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSISD. Five learning environments dinrensions and three learning approaches dimensions from two measures were measured. The overall score ofDREEM was 131.03/200 (SD 17.04), it was in the range considered tD tre favourable. The overall score is different significantly between years ofstudy (p value: 0.01). This study indicated that the majority of undergr.rduate nursing students' adopt strategic approach (n : 139. 59.9%). The finding showed that perceived educational environment significantly associated with approaches to learning. This study implicated the need to maintain conducive learning environmenl There is also a need to improve the management of learning activities that reflect the use of student-centered learning.