Chronological Development of Departments and Study Programs at the Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University

Department of Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering Department was the first department established within the Faculty of Engineering, founded simultaneously with the Faculty itself. The Head of Department was concurrently the first Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Ir. Soemarman. The department was accredited “A” through the Decree of BAN-PT No. 021/BAN-PT/Ak-VII/S1/VI/2004. In 1997, the department launched the Master of Civil Engineering Program (S2), and in June 2004, also initiated the establishment of the Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering (S3).

Department of Architecture
In 1962, the Department of Architecture was established with Ir. Sidharta (later Prof. Ir. Sidharta, deceased) as its first Head. The department was accredited “A” through BAN-PT Decree No. 028/BAN-PT/Ak-X/S1/XI/2007 dated November 26, 2007. The department also initiated the Master of Architecture Program (S2) in 1998, and in collaboration with the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, launched the Doctoral Program in Architecture and Urban Studies (PDTAP) in 2004.

Department of Chemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering was established in 1965 with Ir. Nisyamhuri (retired) as the first Head. It was accredited “A” on September 12, 2003, through BAN-PT Decree No. 029/BAN-PT/Ak-XI/S1/XI/2008. In 2005, the Master of Chemical Engineering Program (S2) was also opened.

Department of Mathematics
In 1969, the Faculty of Engineering opened the Department of Mathematics. After becoming established and producing many graduates, in 1988 the department was transferred from the Faculty of Engineering to the MIPA Management Body (Mathematics and Natural Sciences), which has now developed into the Faculty of Science and Mathematics.

Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering Program was established in 1983 under a Rector’s Decree, followed by a Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) Decree No. 43/DIKTI/KEP/1984 dated August 21, 1984, with Ir. Slamet Waluyo (deceased) as the first Head. It became the Department of Mechanical Engineering under DIKTI Decree No. 78/DIKTI/Kep/1998. On May 23, 2009, it was accredited “A” through BAN-PT Decree No. 010/BAN-PT/Ak-VII/S1/XI/2009. In 2007, the Master of Mechanical Engineering Program (S2) was established.

Department of Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering Program was opened in 1983 by Rector’s Decree and formalized by DIKTI Decree No. 47/DIKTI/Kep/1986 dated September 26, 1986, with Ir. Adi Wardoyo (PLN–Central Java) as the first Head. It became the Department of Electrical Engineering under DIKTI Decree No. 82/DIKTI/KEP/1999. The department was accredited “A” through BAN-PT Decree No. 029/BAN-PT/Ak-XI/S1/XI/2008 on November 13, 2008.

Department of Urban and Regional Planning
The Urban and Regional Planning Program was opened in 1992 under DIKTI Decree No. 43/DIKTI/Kep/1992 dated March 18, 1992, with Dr. Ir. Soegiono Soetomo, DEA (now Prof. Dr. Ir. Soegiono Soetomo, DEA) as its first Head. It became the Department of Urban and Regional Planning under DIKTI Decree No. 79/DIKTI/Kep/1999. The department was accredited “A” through BAN-PT Decree No. 033/BAN-PT/Ak-X/S1/I/2008 on January 18, 2008. It launched the Master Program in Urban Development (MTPK) in 1999 and later in 2006 developed a Modular System Master Program in Urban and Regional Planning in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works.

Industrial Engineering Program
In 1998, the Industrial Engineering Program was established under DIKTI Decree No. 51/DIKTI/KEP/1998 dated February 23, 1998, with Ir. R.M. Haryo Santoso, MM as its first Head. The program was accredited “B” through BAN-PT Decree No. 011/BAN-PT/Ak-X/S1/V/2007 dated May 26, 2007.

Environmental Engineering Program
The Environmental Engineering Program began admitting students in the academic year 1999/2000. It was formally established in 1999 under DIKTI Decree No. 377/DIKTI/KEP/1998 dated October 21, 1998, with Ir. H. Nasrullah, MS as its first Head. The program was accredited “B” through BAN-PT Decree No. 018/BAN-PT/Ak-X/S1/VIII/2007 dated August 18, 2007.

Naval Architecture Program
Based on DIKTI Decree No. 3206/D/T/2002 dated October 28, 2002, the undergraduate Naval Architecture Program was established in the academic year 2003/2004 with Ir. H. Sukanto Jatmiko as its first Head.

Geological Engineering Program
Based on DIKTI Permit No. 3024/D/T/2004 dated August 4, 2004, the undergraduate Geological Engineering Program was opened in the academic year 2004/2005 with Ir. Dwiyanto J.S., MS as its first Head.

Geodesy Engineering Program
Based on DIKTI Permit No. 3774/D/T/2004 dated September 15, 2004, the undergraduate Geodesy Engineering Program was opened in the academic year 2005/2006 with Ir. Bambang Sudarsono, MS as its first Head.

Computer Engineering Program
Based on DIKTI Permit No. 2782/D/T/2008 dated August 20, 2008, the undergraduate Computer Engineering Program was opened in the academic year 2008/2009 with Dr. Ir. Hermawan, DEA as its first Head.

Diploma Programs
In accordance with the Minister of Education and Culture Decree No. 0312/0/1991 dated June 6, 1991, regarding the Closure and Integration of Non-Degree Faculties within universities and institutes, in the academic year 1992/1993 the Diploma III Engineering Program was integrated into the Faculty of Engineering. Since 1976, Diploma III and Diploma IV programs had been developed in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works. A Cross-Track Program was introduced in 1981, followed by the regular Master Program in Urban and Regional Planning, and the Modular System Master Program in Urban and Regional Planning in 2006.