The Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, was established on Saturday Kliwon, November 10, 1962, by Ir. Sidharta, Ir. Haditirto, and Dipl. Ing. Hoemar Tjokrodihatmo as its first lecturers. Ir. Sidharta had a vision that Indonesia needed many qualified architects with strong technical competence, sensitivity to various social issues, and a refined aesthetic sense.

In his view, an architect is a professional technician who possesses the character of an artist in creating spaces and the built environment.

Throughout its development, the Architecture Department of Undip initiated the Undergraduate Program (S1) in Planology (now Urban and Regional Planning) at Undip in 1992 and the Diploma III Program in Architectural Design in 2000 to expand the contribution of architectural education in Indonesia.

In 2013, the Department of Architecture began implementing a more efficient and effective integration of academic pathways from undergraduate to postgraduate levels within the Faculty of Engineering. Since then, the Department has managed the Undergraduate Program (S1) in Architecture, the Master’s Program (S2) in Architecture established in 1994, and the Doctoral Program (S3) in Architecture and Urban Studies established in 2003.

Objectives

• To enhance the quality and quantity of human resources in terms of competence and international competitiveness.
• To develop integrated education at every academic level to improve graduate competencies.
• To cultivate research and community service among the academic community based on their respective competencies.
• To strengthen cooperation among national and international institutions to support the “World Class University” program.
• To improve the effectiveness of academic, administrative, and financial services.

Graduate Competencies

• Mastering the ability to create architectural products in accordance with technical standards to improve quality of life and maintain environmental sustainability.
• Understanding human relationships, local wisdom, world heritage, and environmental aspects (local wisdom, inclusive design, green building, and tourism).
• Understanding the needs and behavior of architectural product users, especially people with disabilities, children, and the elderly.
• Creating innovations to respond to architectural design needs and requirements.

Workshops, Visiting Professors, Guest Lecturers

To improve and enhance the quality of learning, these initiatives will be conducted regularly.