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Bandung Institute of Technology

Institut Teknologi Bandung
Former name	Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng (Dutch)
Motto	In Harmonia Progressio  (Latin)
Motto in English	Progress in Harmony
Type	Public university
Established	3 July 1920 (as Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng) 2 March 1959 (as Institut Teknologi Bandung)
Rector	Prof. Ir. Dr. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T.
Academic staff	1,207 (as of 2014): Undergraduate: 19 (1.57%) Graduate: 300 (24.85%) Doctorate: 888 (73.57%)
Students	27,436 (as of 2022) Undergrad : 19,052 (as of 2022) Master : 6,574 (as of 2022) Doctoral : 1393 (as of 2022) Professional : 417 (as of 2022)
Location	Jl. Ganesha 10, Bandung , Indonesia 6°53′27″S 107°36′37″E / 6.890903°S 107.610378°E / -6.890903; 107.610378
Campus	Urban 795,646 m2
Colors	Deep Cobalt Blue
Affiliations	ABET, ASAIHL, AUN, EBA Consortium, ASEA UNINET, Global E3, AOTULE, SEATUC, AACSB
Mascot	Ganesha
Website	www.itb.ac.id

The Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesian: Institut Teknologi Bandung, often called ITB) is a well-known public research university in Bandung, Indonesia. It is one of the most respected universities in Indonesia. Many important leaders in science, engineering, business, and culture have studied here.

A Look at ITB's History

The Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng, around 1924-1932

The Bandung Institute of Technology started as the Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng (THB). This was during the time when the Dutch ruled Indonesia. A German-Dutch businessman named Karel Albert Rudolf Bosscha helped start the project. The government agreed because they needed more people with technical skills in the colony.

A Dutch architect, Henri Maclaine Pont, designed the school building in 1918. He mixed Indonesian building styles with modern ideas. The school first opened on July 3, 1920. Back then, it only had one main department: Technical Science. It offered one major, which was Road and Water Resources Engineering.

During the Japanese occupation, the school was called the Industrial University. After Japan surrendered, Indonesia declared its independence. The campus was then renamed the Technical High School.

Later, the Dutch government returned to Indonesia. The campus was renamed the Emergency University of Dutch East Indies. During this time, it became part of the University of Indonesia. It had a Faculty of Engineering and a Faculty of Science.

On March 2, 1959, these two faculties in Bandung became their own separate university. This is when the Bandung Institute of Technology was officially founded. It was created for advanced studies in natural sciences, technology, and fine arts.

In 2020, Reini Djuhraeni Wirahadikusumah became the university's rector. She was the first woman to hold this top position since the institute opened in 1959. In 2025, Tatacipta Dirgantara took over as rector.

ITB's Campuses

ITB has several campuses. Together, they cover a large area of about 770,000 square meters.

Ganesha Campus: The Main Hub

The Ganesha campus is the original and main campus. It has many useful facilities. Besides classrooms and labs, you can find an art gallery, a sports center, a big library, a medical clinic, and areas for student activities.

Jatinangor Campus: Growing Bigger

Because more and more students wanted to join ITB, a second campus was built in Jatinangor. This campus is just as important as the Ganesha campus. Since August 2023, all new students start their first year (called the Joint Preparatory Stage) at the Jatinangor Campus.

Cirebon Campus: Future Plans

ITB is planning to build a new campus in Cirebon. This new campus will be for future research and education. It shows ITB's dedication to helping develop skilled people in Indonesia.

How ITB Ranks

ITB is highly rated among universities worldwide. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, it was ranked 281st globally. It was also 60th in the QS Asian University Rankings for 2024. The THE World University Ranking placed ITB between 120th and 150th in 2023. It was also 35th-40th in the THE Asia University Rankings for 2023.

In Indonesia, ITB is ranked 1st by both QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education. It has always been one of the top three universities in the country. In 2009, it had the highest score needed to get in for Indonesia's national university entrance test. Out of over 422,000 applicants, only 2,000 were accepted.

Besides science and engineering, ITB also has a business school called the School of Business and Management (SBM). SBM is considered one of the best business schools in Indonesia.

Top Subjects at ITB

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 World rank Subject 51 – 100 Engineering - Petroleum Mineral & Mining Engineering 101 – 150 Art & Design 151 – 200 Architecture & Built Environment 201 – 250 251 – 300 301 – 350 Chemical Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering 351 – 400 Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering 401 – 450 Materials Sciences Mathematics 451 – 500 Chemistry Business & Management Studies 501 – 550 Environmental Sciences Physics & Astronomy 551 – 600 Computer Science and Information Systems

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 Subject Global National Arts & Humanities  451-500  4 Engineering and Technology  282  1 Life Sciences & Medicine  -  - Natural Sciences  401-450  1 Social Sciences & Management  451-500  4

Research at ITB

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and Bosscha Observatory Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) Global Observing System (VGOS) radio telescope research facility at Lembang.

ITB has a special mining research center. This center works on national and international projects. For example, they research oil reservoirs, how to get more oil, and how to develop coal mining.

ITB's Faculties and Programs

ITB has 12 faculties and schools. It offers programs not only in STEM fields but also in arts and business management. These programs are well-known both in Indonesia and around the world.

Natural Sciences

Pharmacy

Engineering

Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities

Student Tuition and Support

In January 2024, there was news that ITB was suggesting students use loans to pay for their tuition. This happened after a picture of a pamphlet about monthly tuition payments from a third party was shared online. ITB's Head of Public Relations, Naomi Haswanto, confirmed that ITB works with financial companies to help students pay. She said these companies are approved by Indonesia's financial authority, OJK. She also mentioned that this payment option had been available since August 2023 and that other universities also offered similar plans.

Indonesia's Ministry of Education asked ITB's rector, Reini Wirahadikusumah, to find a good way to help students with tuition. This was to make sure education stays high-quality and available to everyone. The OJK also asked the loan platform for an explanation.

On January 29, 2024, many students marched to the rector's building at the ITB Ganesha campus. They were protesting the idea of paying tuition with online loans. They carried posters against the campus policy, saying it was too much of a burden. Students tried to talk with the rector, but they couldn't meet her. The head of the student cabinet, Muhammad Yogi Syahputra, asked the campus to remove the loan payment option. He also asked for a guarantee that students with payment issues could still register for their classes. The former Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, said that ITB's intention was good. He understood that not all students can easily pay for their studies. He added that payment options should not make things harder for students.

Awards and Recognition

ITB received honors at the Diktiristek Awards 2023 in December 2023. This event is organized by Indonesia's Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology. ITB won third place in the Digital Economy category. They also received a bronze award for working well with the government and other organizations. This shows ITB's dedication to working with others and improving digital innovation.

Famous Alumni and Leaders

ITB has educated many people who have made big contributions to Indonesia. Here are some of them:

List of Rectors

• Prof. Ir. Jan Klopper
• Prof. Dr. Jacob Clay
• Prof. Ir. Hendrik Christiaan Paulus de Vos
• Prof. Dr. Willem Boomstra
• Prof. Charles Prosper Wolff Schoemaker
• Prof. Ir. Cornelis Gijsbert Jan Vreedenburgh
• Prof. Ir. Paulus Pieter Bijlaard
• Prof. Ir. Jan Jacob Iman Sprenger
• Prof. Dr. Herman Robert Woltjer
• Prof. Ir. Johannes Wilhelmus Franciscus Cornelis Proper
• Prof. Ir. Jan Jacob Iman Sprenger
• Ishihara 石原
• Prof. Ir. R. Roosseno Soerjohadikoesoemo
• Prof. Ir. R. Soemono
• Prof. Ir. R. Goenarso
• Prof. Dr. R. M. Djoehana Wiradikarta
• Prof. Ir. Soetedjo
• Prof. Dr. Ir. R. M. Soemantri Brodjonegoro
• Prof. Ir. R. Otong Kosasih
• Ir. R. Ukar Bratakusumah
• Colonel TNI Ir. Koentoadji
• Prof. Dr. Doddy Achdiat Tisna Amidjaja
• Prof. Dr. Ing. Iskandar Alisjahbana
• Dr. Soedjana Sapi'ie
• Prof. Dr. Moedomo Soedigdomarto
• Prof. Ir. Wiranto Arismunandar MSME
• Ir. Djuanda Suraatmadja
• Prof. Dr. Doddy Achdiat Tisna Amidjaja
• Prof. Hariadi Paminto Soepangkat Ph.D.
• Prof. Ir. Wiranto Arismunandar MSME
• Prof. Ir. Lilik Hendrajaya M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Ir. Kusmayanto Kadiman Ph.D.
• Prof. Ir. Adang Surahman M.Sc., Ph.D.
• Prof. Dr. Ir. Djoko Santoso M.Sc.
• Prof. Akhmaloka Dipl.Biotech., Ph.D.
• Prof. Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi DEA
• Prof. Ir. Reini Wirahadikusumah MSCE, PhD
• Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T.

Images for kids

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  ITB Library in 2007

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  The East Hall of Tecnische Hogeschool in Bandung in 1929

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  ITB

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  West Hall of ITB

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  East Hall of ITB

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  Tunnel of ITB