ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the professional competence of Al-Ihya Kuningan University West Java lecturers; implementation of charismatic leadership at Al-Ihya Kuningan University, West Java, and the influence of charismatic leadership on the professional competence of Al-Ihya Kuningan University West Java lecturers. The method used is a quantitative research model using simple regression and correlation analysis. independent variables and one dependent variable that were examined in this study are: (1) charismatic leadership and (2) professional competence. Using saturated sample techniques and the population of lecturers at Al-Ihya Kuningan Islamic University, West Java, which amounted to 93 people. The results showed charismatic leadership had a direct positive effect on professional competence. The more positive charismatic leadership, professional competence tends to increase. The influence of charismatic leadership (X) on professional competence (Y) is shown by the equation of a linear regression line that shows meaningful meaning. From the regression model it can be interpreted that changes in charismatic leadership scores will be followed by changes in scores on professional competence. The results indicate that charismatic leadership is one of the variables that constantly and stably contributes to professional competence. Efforts to improve professional competence can begin with improving charismatic leadership first. Keywords: lecturer, charismatic, leadership, education, professionalism