Diponegoro University (Undip - http://undip.ac.id) is a prominent university, located in Semarang, the capital of Central Java, and is considered as the best university in Semarang. Firstly named as University of Semarang, Diponegoro University was a private university established on January 9th 1957. On its 3rd anniversary, President Sukarno changed the name of University of Semarang to Diponegoro University and changed its status to state university, which is then legally confirmed through government decree.
The name of Diponegoro University was taken after the name of a famous Indonesian hero, Pangeran Diponegoro, who steadfastly fought the Dutch colonialism, and whose spirit was mostly felt by the people in Central Java. It is this spirit – the spirit to set our nation free from any dependency – that is hoped to be carried on in education field through Diponegoro University to develop research and education in science and technology and their application for people welfare.
On its establishment, Undip only had one faculty, that is Faculty of Law. Soon after, several other faculties were established, those are Faculty of Social and Political Science (March 1st 1957), Faculty of Engineering (September 1st 1958), Faculty of Economics (March 14th 1960), Faculty of Animal Agriculture (July 17th, 1964), and Faculty of Letters (August 12th 1965) which is now the name is changed into Faculty of Humanities. Due to the high demand of high school graduators who wanted to continue their study and also the demand for developing science and technology in various field, more faculties were established – Faculty of Public Health (November 21st, 1993), Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (November 21st, 1993), Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (July 25th, 1994), and Faculty of Psychology (April 24th, 2007).
Today, beside strengthening the existing 11 faculties, Diponegoro University also provides vocational programs in the form of Diploma III and Diploma IV program for those who are interested in more applicative courses. In addition, Diponegoro University continues to establish more institutions for further studies, such as establishing specialized medical program, notary public program, and graduate program. There are now 43 undergraduate programs, and 28 master programs established since 1982 which provide courses for further study in various field. The graduate program also provides courses for doctoral degree which up to now encompasses 9 different doctoral programs.
As part of its seriousness to develop worldwide well-known institution, Undip sets an integrated program as a pathway to be acknowledged as a research university. This program which is supported by all part of stake holders, academic and administrative staffs continues to give more spirit to utilize any possible opportunities and strength in the goal of making Undip as a world-noticeable university. This efforts show a positive result when on its 52sd anniversary, Undip gains a recognition as one of the best universities in Indonesia and one of World Class Universities based on the ranking made by Time High Education (THE). Two years prior to that Undip was also awarded ANINDIAGUNA award from the Minister of National Education proofing that Undip then and is continued to be the considerable sources and assets to improve the quality of human resources in Indonesia.
Regarding the Undip's achievements, there are numerous great achievements, they are:
World Class University Ranking:
* Year 2011: 601+
* Year 2010: 601+
* Year 2009: 501-600
* Year 2008: 501+
* Year 2007: 553
* Year 2006: 495
Asian University Ranking:
* Year 2011: 151-160
* Year 2010: 161
* Year 2009: 171
QS Star Ranking:
* Year 2010: 2 Stars
* Year 2011: 2 Stars
World Webometric for Web University Ranking:
* Year 2011: 1004 (January); 1294 (July)
* Year 2010: 2059 (January); 1517 (July)
* Year 2009: 3138 (January); 2779 (July)
* Year 2008: not rated (January); 3857 (July)
World Webometric for Institutional Repository:
* Year 2011: 55 (January), 48 (July)
* Year 2010: not rated (January); 49 (July)
The 4ICU Web Ranking:
* Year 2011: 2023 (January 2011); 1216 (July 2011)
Top Indonesian University Ranking:
* Year 2009: 6
Internal Quality Assurance of Indonesian Universities (from Directorate of Higher Education, Republic of Indonesia)
* Year 2009: Piagam Penghargaan (Awards)
TESCA Awards (PT. Telkom Indonesia):
* Year 2010: TESCA AWARDS (Category: The Most Applications Port Folio Local Node)
Historical Background
Diponegoro University (Undip - http://undip.ac.id) is a prominent university, located in Semarang, the capital of Central Java, and is considered as the best university in Semarang. Firstly named as University of Semarang, Diponegoro University was a private university established on January 9th 1957. On its 3rd anniversary, President Sukarno changed the name of University of Semarang to Diponegoro University and changed its status to state university, which is then legally confirmed through government decree.
The name of Diponegoro University was taken after the name of a famous Indonesian hero, Pangeran Diponegoro, who steadfastly fought the Dutch colonialism, and whose spirit was mostly felt by the people in Central Java. It is this spirit – the spirit to set our nation free from any dependency – that is hoped to be carried on in education field through Diponegoro University to develop research and education in science and technology and their application for people welfare.
On its establishment, Undip only had one faculty, that is Faculty of Law. Soon after, several other faculties were established, those are Faculty of Social and Political Science (March 1st 1957), Faculty of Engineering (September 1st 1958), Faculty of Economics (March 14th 1960), Faculty of Animal Agriculture (July 17th, 1964), and Faculty of Letters (August 12th 1965) which is now the name is changed into Faculty of Humanities. Due to the high demand of high school graduators who wanted to continue their study and also the demand for developing science and technology in various field, more faculties were established – Faculty of Public Health (November 21st, 1993), Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science (November 21st, 1993), Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science (July 25th, 1994), and Faculty of Psychology (April 24th, 2007).
Today, beside strengthening the existing 11 faculties, Diponegoro University also provides vocational programs in the form of Diploma III and Diploma IV program for those who are interested in more applicative courses. In addition, Diponegoro University continues to establish more institutions for further studies, such as establishing specialized medical program, notary public program, and graduate program. There are now 43 undergraduate programs, and 28 master programs established since 1982 which provide courses for further study in various field. The graduate program also provides courses for doctoral degree which up to now encompasses 9 different doctoral programs.
Vision and Mission of Diponegoro University
Vision:
"Undip has a vision to be an outstanding research university by the year of 2020"
As a university which is committed to hold excellent teaching and learning process, as well as continue to develop research and their application, Undip has a vision to be an outstanding research university by the year of 2020.
Mission:
To establish the vision as an outstanding research university, Undip holds several mission:
1. Improving education quality and quantity in the purpose of having graduates who are able to compete internationally and who are able to give contribution for the development of science, art, and technology.
2. Improving research quality and quantity as well as their publication bu focusing on the local resources.
3. Improving the quality and quantity of community service as the efforts to implement and to develop science, art, and technology
4. Improving the professionalism, capability, and accountability in managing the university.
UNDIP Strategy
In the last five years, internal management efficiency programs have been realized
nearly at all study programs in Diponegoro University (UNDIP). The Strategy Development for Internal efficiency planned of Diponegoro University are implemented in many programs funded by DGHE: QUE project (Faculty of Medicine); DUE-Like project (Marine Sciences, Electrical Engineering, and Aquatic Resources Management); TPSDP (Civil Engineering, Accountancy, Chemical Engineering); and there are other 24 projects granted in the form of Semi-Que, PHK and SP4. Strategy Development for 25 years are devised on five phases (see figure 1). Programs for Efficiency Internal are supporting by improving infrastructures facilities such as: buildings for lectures, seminar, faculties’ administrative building, university hospital, training centre, integrated laboratory and incubator centre. These facilities is financing by Islamic Development Bank and Government of Indonesia.
The next objective is how to transform UNDIP to become Research University with high level for Global Competitiveness. However, Diponegoro University at the moment entrance on the list of the 500 Top World Universities at 2006 and 2007 by Times Higher Education Supplement (THES). The vision and mission of Diponegoro University are therefore assembled with regard on several factors such as: National Development Programs, Higher Education Long Term Strategy (HELTS), National Education System (UU Sisdiknas No. 20/2003 and PP No. 61/1999 and the challenge of Autonomous institute, Main Scientific Interest, present condition of Diponegoro University and anticipating effort in the global competition.
About The Semarang City
Semarang is a city on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province of Central Java. It has an area of 373.67 km² and a population of approximately 1.5 million people, making it Indonesia's fifth largest city. Semarang is located at 6°58′S 110°25′E? / ?6.967°S 110.417°E? / -6.967; 110.417. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city has a large ethnically Chinese population.
The name of the city, Semarang, may have originated from the concatenation of the words "assam" (tamarind) and "arang" (charcoal). Another version is that Semarang is originated from Chinese word Sam Po Lang, meaning "the city of Sam Po" (Admiral Zheng He).
History
Semarang's history dates back to the ninth century, when it was known as Bergota. By the end of fifteenth century, a Javanese Islamic missionary from nearby Sultanate of Demak with the name of Kyai Pandan Arang founded a village and an Islamic boarding school in this place. On May 1, 1547, after consulting Sunan Kalijaga, Sultan Hadiwijaya of Pajang declared Kyai Pandan Arang the first bupati (regent) of Semarang, thus culturally and politically, on this day Semarang was born.
In 1678, Sunan Amangkurat II promised to give control of Semarang to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a part of a debt payment. In 1682, the Semarang state was founded by the Dutch colonial power. On October 5, 1705 after years of occupations, Semarang officially became a VOC city when Susuhunan Pakubuwono I made a deal to give extensive trade rights to the VOC in exchange of wiping out Mataram's debt. The VOC, and later, the Dutch East Indies government, established tobacco plantations in the region and built roads and railroads, making Semarang an important colonial trading centre.
In the 1920s, the city became a center of leftist and nationalist activism. With the founding of the Communist Party of Indonesia in the city, Semarang became known as the "Red City". The Japanese military occupied the city along with the rest of Java in 1942, during Pacific War of World War II. During that time, Semarang was headed by a military governor called a Shiko), and two vice governors known as Fuku Shiko. One of the vice governors was appointed from Japan, and the other was chosen from the local population. After Indonesian independence in 1945, Semarang became the capital of Central Java province.
Administration
The city of Semarang divided into 16 districts (kecamatan) and 177 sub-districts of (kelurahan). The 16 districts are: West Semarang, East Semarang, Central Semarang, North Semarang, South Semarang, Candisari, Gajahmungkur, Gayamsari, Pedurungan, Genuk, Tembalang, Banyumanik, Gunungpati, Mijen, Ngaliyan, and Tugu.
A Bupati (regent) used to be the head of government in Semarang until 1906. After 1906, the city of Semarang was headed by a Mayor (Walikota).
Mayors of Semarang after Indonesian independence:
1. Moch. lchsan
2. Koesoebiyono (1949 - 1 July 1951)
3. RM Hadisoebeno Sosrowardoyo (1 July 1951 - 1 January 1958)
4. Abdulmadjid Djojoadiningrat (7 January 1958 - 1 January 1960)
5. RM Soebagyono Tjondrokoesoemo (1 January 1961 - 26 April 1964)
6. Wuryanto (25 April 1964 - 1 September 1966)
7. Soeparno (1 September 1966 - 6 March 1967)
8. R. Warsito Soegiarto (6 March 1967 - 2 January 1973)
9. Hadijanto (2 January 1973 - 15 January 1980)
10. Imam Soeparto Tjakrajoeda (15 January 1980 - 19 January 1990)
11. Soetrisno Suharto (19 January 1990 - 19 January 2000)
12. Sukawi Sutarip (19 January 2000 - present)
Geography
Semarang is located on the northern coast of Java. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. Two rivers run through the city, one on the east side and one through the west side, essentially dividing the city into thirds.
Economy
The western part of the city is home to many industrial parks and factories. The port of Semarang is located on the north coast and it is the main shipping port for the province of Central Java. Many small manufacturers are located in Semarang, producing goods such as textiles, furniture, and processed foods. Large companies, such as Kubota and Coca-Cola, also have plants in Semarang or its outer towns.
Many major banks in Indonesia have large offices in Semarang. These include BCA, BNI, Panin Bank, HSBC, Permata, and Bank Mandiri. Most of these offices are located in the center of the city, especially around Jalan Pandanaran and Jalan Pemuda.
Hospitality is becoming increasingly important in Semarang. It is home to about a dozen upscale hotels that cater to business travelers and tourists. The most noteworthy are Hotel Ciputra, Grand Candi Hotel and recently opened Hotel Gumaya.
Consumer activity spending remains strong Semarang. Most locals attend daily or weekly markets, like Pasar Johor. The majority of stores in Semarang are small, family-owned businesses. However, larger Indonesian companies as well as foreign companies have begun to open their own stores here. Carrefour, a French hypermarket chain, opened its first store in Central Java at the brand-new DP Mall in Semarang, one of the 3 main shopping malls in the city. The other two malls are Ciputra Mall and the Java Supermall.
Culture
The population of Semarang is predominantly Javanese, though with smaller numbers of people from many regions in Indonesia. The city is known for its large ethnically Chinese population. The main languages spoken are Indonesian and Javanese. Sometimes Hokkien Chinese or Mandarin is spoken among the Chinese minority.
Sights, temples and monuments
As a result of its large ethnically Chinese population, the city boasts several Chinese temples. These include Sam Po Kong (Gedung Batu), built in honour of the Chinese Great Admiral Zheng He who visited the area in 1405, and Tay Kak Sie Temple. Blenduk Church, a 1753 Protestant church built by the Dutch, is located in the old town (called "Oudstad"). Tugu Muda (Youth Monument), a monument to heroes of Indonesia's independence struggle, is located in a large roundabout surrounded by famous buildings such as Gedung Lawang Sewu and the Semarang Cathedral. Jalan Pemuda, one of the roads leading into the roundabout, is a major shopping street. The Cathedral of the Holy Rosary is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Semarang.
Food
Semarang is widely known for its Bandeng Presto (pressure-cooked milkfish) and Lumpia.
Maps of Campus and The Semarang City
Diponegoro University Campuses spread over several locations in a total of around 2.000.000 m2 which is as follows:
* Pleburan Campus - inner city of Semarang (faculty of social sciences, UPT computers, UPT foreign languages, and UPT General Course Subjects) which has the area of 87.522 m2.
* Tembalang Campus - at the hill of Semarang (Rektorat Building, Research Institute, Social Services Institute, Education Development Institute,UPT Libraries, UPT Undip Press, and faculty of sciences) has the area of 1.352.054 m2.
* Jl. Dr. Soetomo and Gunung Brintik Campuses - Semarang (Faculty of Medicine) has the area of 12.000 m2.
* Jl. Kalisari Campus - Semarang (Faculty of Engineering laboratory) has the area of 18.000 m2.
* Jl. Ade Irma Suryani Campus -Jepara (Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences' laboratory) has the area of 8.816 m2
* Mlonggo Campus - Jepara (Faculty of Medicine) has the area of 4.190 m2
* Teluk Awur Campus - Jepara (Faculty of Marine Science, dormitories) has the area of 518.385 m2.
Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) mengusulkan istilah jalur undangan pada seleksi nasional masuk perguruan tinggi negeri (SNMPTN) diubah. Sebab, makna undangan yang digunakan pada jalur tersebut tidak sesuai dengan implementasinya saat seleksi.
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