Diponegoro University

Diponegoro University (Hanacaraka: ꦈꦤꦶꦥ꦳ꦼꦂꦱꦶꦠꦱ꧀ꦢꦶꦥꦤꦼꦒꦫ; Indonesian: Universitas Diponegoro, abbreviated as UNDIP) is a public university in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Founded in 1957 as a private university by the Semarang University Foundation, it is a pioneer of higher learning institutions in Indonesia and the first and oldest education corporation in Central Java. Nationally, Undip is in 6th position in Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education's 2017 ranking[6] and is one of the top 1000 universities in the world by the 2019 QS World University Rankings.[7]

Diponegoro University
Universitas Diponegoro
Former name
Universitas Semarang
MottoWiyata Hangreksa Gapuraning Nagara (Sanskrit)
Motto in English
Safeguarding the Dignity of the Nation
TypePublic university
Established9 January
1957 (as Universitas Semarang)
1960 (as Universitas Diponegoro)
RectorProf. Dr. Yos Johan Utama, SH., M.Hum.
Academic staff
1.761 (AY 2019)[1]
Administrative staff
1065
Students55.743 (AY 2019)[1]
Undergraduates40.249 (AY 2019)[1]
Postgraduates4.527 (AY 2019)[1]
1.146 (AY 2019)[1]
Address
Tembalang
,
Semarang
,
Central Java
,
Indonesia

7.049°S 110.438°E / -7.049; 110.438
CampusRural: Tembalang Campus
Urban: Pleburan Campus
Total 2,009,862 m2
ColorsBlue     
NicknameUndip
AffiliationsASAIHL, AUAP[2], ASEA UNINET[3], ABEST21[4], SEAMEO[5]
MascotPrince Diponegoro
Websitewww.undip.ac.id
Location of the university in Semarang

History
Postgraduate Faculty of Social and Political Sciences in Pleburan Campus.

In the early 1950s, people in Central Java, especially in Semarang, needed a university for providing higher learning and teaching facilities. It has been purpose to support of government in handling and in conducting all sectors of development, especially in the field of education. At that time, it was only Gajah Mada University as a public university, that providing higher education for people in Yogyakarta and also Central Java.

As amount of senior high schools graduated has been continuously increasing, while existence of universities limited, some graduates could have not been accommodated at higher education facilities in north of Central Java. Considering this situation, MR. Imam Bardjo and his colleagues formed an educational foundation, namely Yayasan Universitas Semarang (Foundation of Semarang University), noted by notary R.M. Soeprapto on Notarial Deed No 59, 4 December, 1956. The foundation was a first step to establish a university in Semarang, namely Semarang University, that officially opened on 9 January, 1957, and Mr. Imam Bardjo was the first President (Rector) of the university.

When Semarang University celebrated its third Dies Natalis (anniversary) on 9 January, 1960, President of Indonesia, Sukarno renamed the Semarang University as Diponegoro University. Changing the name of Semarang University was intended as a tribute to the university’s performance in development of higher education in Central Java. The President’s decision was confirmed by the Government Regulation No. 7 1961 and Decree Minister of Education, Teaching and Culture No. 101247 / UU on December 3, 1960.

The decision was retroactive to 15 October, 1957, and this date is commemorated  as the day of  Diponegoro University’s Dies Natalis as well as for remembering “Five Days Battle in Semarang”, which is part of Indonesian National Revolution war that took place in Semarang City. Diponegoro University choses the date as its Dies Natalis for continuing national heroes’ ideals of compiling Indonesia’s independence by developing the nation’s intellectual life. Diponegoro University is a contribution the next generation to carry on the mandate from national independence heroes.

The year of 1957 was defined as the year of Diponegoro University’s establishment, by considering history of Semarang University as a private university founded on 1957 was an embryo of Diponegoro University. The date of 15 October, 1957 as Diponegoro University’s Dies Natalis was stated in Rector’s report on the 13th Dies Natalis of Diponegoro University.

The long reputation of Diponegoro University has delivered it to be among the top national higher education entities, which bring competitive advantage for the alumni and  deliver  intellectual works of research and publications.

Currently under Government Regulations No. 81/2014 and Goverment Regulations of the Republic of Indonesia No. 52/2015, Diponegoro University earns the status of PTN-BH (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri-Badan Hukum/State-Owned Higher Education with a Legal Entity Status).[8]

Academics

Faculties

Undip has 11 official faculties, and 2 schools.[9]

  • Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences
  • Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
  • Faculty of Public Health
  • Faculty of Animal Agriculture
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • Vocational School
  • Postgraduate School

Ranking

In the QS World University Rankings 2019, the Diponegoro University ranked in range of 801-1000 globally, and ranked 8 in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in the QS Asian University Rankings 2019, the Diponegoro University ranked in range of 271-284, and ranked 9 in Indonesia. Diponegoro University also ranked in the range of 301-500 globally by QS Graduate Employability Ranking.[10]

Diponegoro University's ranking and accreditation are follows:[11]

  • BAN-PT: Diponegoro University obtained accreditation “A” in BAN-PT (13/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/PT/II/2018)
  • 4ICU: Undip ranked 4th best campuses in Indonesia. While the positions 1 through 3 respectively occupied by the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM), University of Indonesia (UI), and Indonesian Education University (UPI).
  • QS: Diponegoro University ranked 8 in Indonesia in the QS World University Ranking and ranked 9 in Indonesia in the QS Asian University Ranking
  • World Greenmetrics: Diponegoro University ranking is 50 with score of 7,600 (ranked 4 in Indonesia)
  • Scopus: Undip scientific publications indexed in Scopus totalled 5,892 documents and ranked 6th in Indonesia.

Admissions

Undergraduate

The students must pass examinations in order to get admitted to the university. Applicants to Diponegoro University face serious competition as only 1 out of 10 students will be accepted, thus the application process should be handled with extra care.

There are some admission exam that required to enter the university:

  • SNMPTN (selected-national admission)
  • SBMPTN (written test-national admission)
  • UM/Ujian mandiri (independent test, held by the university)

Traditionally the academic year is divided into semesters like in many other universities of Indonesia. In addition to low tuition fees the university provides the students with extra financial assistance in the form of scholarships. Undip is one of the universities that offers online education.[12]

Postgraduate

Diponegoro University offers the number of Postgraduate Programs for all prospective students in Indonesia and from Internationals around the worlds. There are 34 Postgraduate Study Programs, consist of 8 doctorate and 28 master programs offered. These programs are opened widely for the university graduates achieving higher degree of education. The university gives a very high consideration and priority to the quality of the postgraduate produced. Development of education, research and community service are based on the University's scientific pattern, that is coastal eco-development.The postgraduate program now widely opens for students whose prefer to study in various field of interest. Education is conducted in different study programs correspond to the specification of field of interest. Assessment of special field of interest are conducted in concentrations within each study program.[13]

International students

International applicants for admission to UNDIP's undergraduate program must have completed or are completing high school with a high qualification through the above methods. The medium of instruction for international classes at UNDIP is English. International students should understand the Indonesian language to be familiar with Indonesian culture. Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum level of English proficiency to enable them to benefit from an UNDIP education. As of 2020, there are about 230 international students in Diponegoro University.[14]

Collaboration with overseas universities

Since 1991, Diponegoro University starts to establish collaboration with different foreign institutions, including universities, NGOs, government agencies and companies around the globe. The International collaborations in terms of education, research exchange program, joint scientific research, training, academic exchange, scientist exchange, and student exchange program.

As of April 2020, Undip has collaborate with 116 international institutions in 28 countries in total. They are top universities from various country across Asia, Americas, and Europe:[15]

Campuses
Widya Puraya rectorate and statue of Diponegoro in Tembalang Campus.

Undip is in Semarang — the capital city of Central Java. The university has 8 campuses outside Semarang as far away as Jepara, about 70 km northeast Semarang.[16]

Main campus
  • Tembalang Campus is the largest and the newest. Tembalang occupies about 213 hectares with an administrative center, Central library, rectorate of Widya Puraya, all of the 11 faculties and 2 schools.
  • Pleburan Campus is the oldest campus since the existing campuses were merged in its early establishment. The campus occupies a seven-hectare area, with the Magister and Doctorate Program and some operational units.

Other campus
  • Gunung Brintik Campus and Dr. Soetomo Campus has the Faculty of Medicine. It is near Dr. Kariadi Hospital.
  • Teluk Awur Campus (60 hectares) is in Jepara, 70 km northeast Semarang. (Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science).
  • Mlonggo Campus, Jepara. (Faculty of Medicine)
  • Kalisari Campus, Semarang. (Laboratory of Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ade Irma Suryani Campus, Jepara. (Laboratory for Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science).
  • Kagok Housing, Semarang.

Facilities

Dormitory

Rumah Susun Sewa bagi Mahasiswa (Rusunawa) is the student dormitory building. The building has four twin blocks:

  • Building A has 84 rooms with 252 students
  • Buildings B, C and D have 96 rooms with 288 students with three persons per room.

Central Library

Undip Library System is centred in Widya Puraya Central Library in Tembalang Campus and comprises over 400 individual libraries and over 4000 volumes. Faculties have department libraries and literature from journal alumni.

Mosque
Diponegoro University Mosque

Maskam (Masjid Kampus Undip) or Undip Campus Mosque is a mosque at Tembalang campus. It's surrounded by a natural environment and nearby central campus' area. The architecture is from 'pyramid' building and became one of the most unusual mosques in Semarang. Construction began in 2004 and finished in 2009.

Student Centre

Student Centre (SC) is a building for students member activists and official public organization (UKM) activities in Diponegoro University.[17]

Sport
  • Diponegoro University Stadium
  • International Indoor Stadium Undip
  • Badminton & tennis court
  • Basketball court

Other facilities
  • The ICT Centre is twin buildings with modern architecture. The building is for International Office, Scholarship center, International Meeting Room, etc.
  • Training Center is a public centre for students and lecturers.
  • Undip Petrol Station is at Diponegoro University area. It sponsored by Pertamina.
  • Diponegoro National Hospital (campus hospital)
  • Diponegoro Educational Reservoir
  • Health centre

Notable staff and alumni

Undip has produced over 200,000 graduates. Many of them become a public figure, politician, entrepreneur, writer, artist, and many more. Some of the selected examples are below:

Publications

International publications and citations of Diponegoro University have been updated by searching in the scientific indexing, i.e., SCOPUS, SCIRUS, ISI WEB KNOWLEDGE, etc.[18]

References
  1. https://pddikti.kemdikbud.go.id/data_pt/NTREMDFCRjMtODI1NS00NzRCLUI5NkQtNDQyNjEzNUVFRDAx
  2. "Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific – List of the Members Universities". Auap.sut.ac.th. 2008-10-13. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
  3. "Member Universities". Uibk.ac.at. Archived from the original on 2012-08-18. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
  4. http://feb.undip.ac.id/admin/dokumen/31112b19f01015ac2e2caeca02d6e3f0.pdf
  5. https://io.undip.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MoU-SEAMEO-BIOTROP.pdf
  6. "Daftar 100 Peringkat Perguruan Tinggi Non-Politeknik di Indonesia tahun 2017". Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  7. Quacquarelli Symonds. "World University Rankings - 2019". Retrieved 2018-06-12.
  8. "History - Universitas Diponegoro". Undip.
  9. "Undip Faculties".
  10. "Diponegoro University". Top Universities. 2015-07-16. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  11. "Rank - Universitas Diponegoro".
  12. "Diponegoro University | Admission | Tuition | University". www.unipage.net. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  13. "Diponegoro University | Admission | Tuition | University". www.unipage.net. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  14. "Workshop Roadmap Internasionalisasi : Undip Tambah Jumlah Mahasiswa Internasional".
  15. "Collaboration". Diponegoro International Office. 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  16. "Location - Universitas Diponegoro".
  17. Okezone (2013-05-05). "Student Centre, Wadah Anak Undip Berkreativitas : Okezone News". okezone.com/ (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  18. "Publications". Archived from the original on 2009-03-07. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
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