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Diponegoro University

Universitas Diponegoro
Former name	Universitas Semarang
Motto	Wiyata Hangreksa Gapuraning Nagara  (Sanskrit)
Motto in English	Safeguarding the Dignity of the Nation
Type	Public university
Established	9 January 1957 (as Universitas Semarang) 1960 (as Universitas Diponegoro)
Rector	Suharnomo
Academic staff	1,761 (AY 2019)
Administrative staff	1,065
Students	55,743 (AY 2019)
Undergraduates	40,249 (AY 2019)
Postgraduates	4,527 (AY 2019)
Doctoral students	1,146 (AY 2019)
Address	Tembalang , Semarang, Central Java , Indonesia 7°02′56″S 110°26′17″E / 7.049°S 110.438°E / -7.049; 110.438
Campus	Rural: Tembalang Campus Urban: Pleburan Campus Total 201 ha (500 acres)
Colors	Blue
Affiliations	ASAIHL, AUAP, ASEA-UNINET, ABEST21, SEAMEO
Mascot	Prince Diponegoro
Location in Semarang

Diponegoro University (also known as UNDIP) is a big public university in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. It started in 1957 as a private school. In 1960, it became a public university. It was named after Javanese Prince Diponegoro. This university is the oldest higher education school in Central Java.

University History

Postgraduate Faculty of Social and Political Sciences in Pleburan Campus.

In the early 1950s, people in Central Java needed more universities. They wanted places for students to get higher education. This would help the government develop the region, especially in education. At that time, only Gajah Mada University offered higher education in the area.

Many high school students were finishing school. But there were not enough universities for them all. So, a group led by Mr. Imam Bardjo created a foundation. This foundation was called Yayasan Universitas Semarang. They officially opened Semarang University on January 9, 1957. Mr. Imam Bardjo became its first leader.

On January 9, 1960, Semarang University celebrated its third anniversary. The President of Indonesia, Sukarno, changed its name to Diponegoro University. This was to honor the university's efforts in education. The university now celebrates its anniversary on October 15. This date also remembers a historical battle in Semarang.

Since 2015, Diponegoro University has been a "State-Owned Higher Education with a Legal Entity Status." This means it has more freedom in how it operates.

What Students Learn

University Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

UNDIP has 11 main faculties and 2 special schools. These are like different departments where students can study specific subjects.

• Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Economics and Business
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Psychology
• Faculty of Public Health
• Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics
• Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
• Postgraduate School (for advanced studies)
• Vocational School (for practical skills)

How to Join UNDIP

Advanced Studies

Diponegoro University offers many programs for students who want to study more after their first degree. These are called Postgraduate Programs. There are 34 programs, including 8 doctorate and 28 master programs. The university focuses on high-quality education. They also focus on research and helping the community.

International Students

Students from other countries can also apply to UNDIP. To join an undergraduate program, they need to have finished high school. Classes for international students are taught in English. In 2020, about 230 international students were studying at Diponegoro University.

University Achievements

Diponegoro University and its students have won many awards:

• 128 UNDIP students won awards in a national student competition in 2020.
• Engineering students won gold medals in an international competition in 2020.
• A journal from the Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences became a top international journal.
• 27 professors from Diponegoro University were named among the top 500 researchers in Indonesia.
• The university's public relations team won a Bronze Winner award in 2020.
• UNDIP was ranked fourth in Indonesia by 4ICU UniRank, which looks at how popular universities are online.
• The university ranked fourth nationally and 50th globally for being a "green" campus by UI GreenMetric.
• UNDIP won an award for issuing the most Patent Rights in 2018.

University Rankings

Universities are often ranked to show how good they are. Here's how Diponegoro University ranks:

• In the QS World University Rankings 2025, UNDIP is among the top 721–730 universities worldwide. It is ranked eighth in Indonesia.
• In the QS Asian University Rankings 2021, it was 241st in Asia and ninth in Indonesia.
• UNDIP also ranks well for how easily its graduates find jobs.
• In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021, UNDIP was in the top 1001+ globally. It also ranked 49th globally for its positive impact on society in 2020.
• In June 2021, the QS World University Rankings 2022 placed Diponegoro University in the 1001+ range globally and eighth in Indonesia.

Here are some other rankings and accreditations:

• BAN-PT: UNDIP has an "A" accreditation, which is a very good rating in Indonesia.
• 4ICU: UNDIP is ranked third best in Indonesia by 4ICU UniRank.
• QS: Ranked 8th in Indonesia by QS World University Ranking and 9th by QS Asian University Ranking.
• THE: Ranked 4th among Indonesian universities by THE World University Rankings.
• World Greenmetrics: Ranked 39th globally and 2nd in Indonesia for being an environmentally friendly campus.
• Scopus: UNDIP's research papers indexed in Scopus total 7,790 documents, ranking seventh in Indonesia.

Subject Rankings

The university also ranks well in specific subjects:

Research and Community Service

Diponegoro University has many centers for research and helping the community. These centers are part of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM). They study different topics and work on projects to benefit people.

• Centre for Gender Studies
• Health Research Centre
• Centre for Disaster Studies
• Centre for Marine Studies
• Anti-Corruption Research Centre
• Centre for Energy Policy Studies
• Environmental Research Centre
• Halal Study Centre
• Aging Research Centre

University Campuses

Widya Puraya rectorate and statue of Diponegoro in Tembalang Campus.

UNDIP is located in Semarang, the capital city of Central Java. It also has 8 smaller campuses outside Semarang, including some in Jepara.

Main Campuses

• Tembalang Campus: This is the biggest and newest campus. It covers about 213 hectares. It has the main offices, the central library, and all 11 faculties and 2 schools.
• Pleburan Campus: This is the oldest campus, about 8 hectares in size. It houses the Master's and Doctorate programs.

Other Campuses

• Gunung Brintik Campus and Dr. Soetomo Campus: These campuses have the Faculty of Medicine. They are close to Dr. Kariadi Hospital.
• Teluk Awur Campus: Located in Jepara, about 70 km from Semarang. This campus is for the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science.
• Mlonggo Campus, Jepara: Also for the Faculty of Medicine.
• Kalisari Campus, Semarang: This campus has laboratories for the Faculty of Engineering.
• Ade Irma Suryani Campus, Jepara: Has laboratories for the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science.

University Facilities

UNDIP offers many facilities to its students and staff.

Student Dormitory

The student dormitory is called Rusunawa. It has five buildings:

• Building A has 84 rooms for 252 students.
• Buildings B, C, and D each have 96 rooms for 288 students.
• Building E is the newest, finished in 2018, with 114 rooms.

Central Library

The main library is in the Tembalang campus. It has over 400 smaller libraries and more than 4,000 books. Each faculty also has its own library.

Campus Mosque

Diponegoro University Mosque

The Undip Campus Mosque (Maskam) is on the Tembalang campus. It has a unique pyramid design. Construction started in 2004 and finished in 2009.

Student Centre

The Student Centre (SC) is a central building for student activities. It helps students express their creativity and achieve more. It has rooms for student activity units (UKM), a prayer room, and a canteen.

Sports Facilities

The university has great sports facilities:

• Diponegoro University Stadium with a football field and athletic track.
• International Indoor Stadium Undip.
• Courts for badminton, tennis, and basketball.

Other Important Facilities

Diponegoro National Hospital (Rumah Sakit Nasional Diponegoro/RSND) in Undip campus.

Other useful facilities on campus include:

• The ICT Centre (for international students and scholarships).
• Undip Career Centre (UCC) to help students find jobs.
• A Pertamina petrol station.
• Diponegoro National Hospital (RSND).
• Diponegoro Educational Reservoir.
• An integrated laboratory.
• Prof. Soedarto Auditorium.
• A health center.

Famous People from UNDIP

Over 200,000 students have graduated from Diponegoro University. Many of them have become well-known figures. Here are a few examples:

• Anindya Kusuma Putri: A beauty queen who was Puteri Indonesia 2015 and a top 15 finalist in Miss Universe 2015. She also worked for the Indonesian Minister of Youth & Sports Affairs.
• Arief Hidayat: A former Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of Indonesia.
• Baharuddin Lopa: A former Minister of Justice and Human Rights and Attorney General of Indonesia.
• Bondan Winarno: A famous Indonesian food expert and writer.
• Michael Bambang Hartono and Robert Budi Hartono: Owners of PT Djarum, a large Indonesian company.
• Mohamad Nasir: A former Minister of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of Indonesia.
• Muladi: A former Minister of Justice in Indonesia.
• Sanitiar Burhanuddin: The current Attorney General of Indonesia since October 2019.
• Soekarwo: A former Governor of East Java.
• Tjahjo Kumolo: A former Minister of Home Affairs and current Minister of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform in Indonesia.
• Triyanto Triwikromo: A well-known Indonesian writer.