Profile
Vision & Mission
The Master’s Program in Architecture at Diponegoro University is the first Master of Engineering program within the Postgraduate Program, established by the Department of Architecture under the Decree of the Directorate General of Higher Education No. 125/DIKTI/Kep/1994 dated May 16, 1994.
Hierarchically, since 2013, the Master’s Program in Architecture at Diponegoro University has been under the direct management of the Faculty of Engineering. In accordance with its academic discipline in architecture, the Master’s Program in Architecture is part of the Department of Architecture, one of the departments within the Faculty of Engineering.
vision
The vision of the Master’s Program in Architecture at Diponegoro University is to become a leading provider of master’s education in architecture over the next two decades (2030), serving as a regional reference center and being recognized in the Asia-Pacific region for the advancement of Tropical Architecture. The program emphasizes the preservation of local architectural potential in both Building Architecture and Urban Architecture, particularly in the fields of Building Design and Urban Design.
Mission
The mission of the Master’s Program in Architecture at Diponegoro University is to:
- Organize the best and leading master’s education in the field of Architecture, producing graduates who are capable of logical and comprehensive thinking, adaptable to developments in the field of Tropical Architecture, preserving the local potential of Building Architecture and Urban Architecture, and capable of solving problems in Building Design and Urban Environmental Design;
- Conduct professional research and scientific publications as contributions to the advancement of Tropical Architecture;
- Become a national-scale center for the study and research of Tropical Architecture and serve as a reference for other institutions in Building Design and Urban Environmental Design;
- Provide high-quality, autonomous, accountable, and accredited community service to help solve societal problems as an application and development of Tropical Architecture knowledge;
- Conduct regular evaluations to enhance capability, quality, professionalism, and accountability in the independent governance of the study program.
The Master’s Program in Architecture at Diponegoro University is organized to meet both internal and external needs.
Internal needs refer to the need to study architecture more deeply, not only for professional purposes but also for national interests.
This Master’s education emphasizes the understanding and appreciation of Tropical Architecture, in accordance with Indonesia’s geographical and climatic conditions.
In addition, it aims to explore and develop contextual architectural knowledge based on national culture, which is essential in facing the era of globalization.
External needs refer to the needs perceived by architects, both professionals and bureaucrats, for broader and deeper knowledge regarding building and urban design issues in the long term, which are becoming increasingly complex and closely linked to current developments in science and technology.
The Master’s Program in Architecture at Diponegoro University provides fundamental postgraduate education and in-depth architectural foundations. Core courses are mandatory in Semester 1, elective courses may be taken in Semester 2, studio/special project courses in Semester 3, and the thesis course in Semester 4, with the following study tracks:
- Track I: Tropical Architecture Concentration
- Track II: Advanced Architecture Concentration
- Track III: Urban Design Concentration
The curriculum consists of 38 credits completed over 4 semesters (2 years). Study tracks begin in Semester 2 and are not rigid. Students enrolled in a particular study track may substitute a selected track course or add courses from another track, provided that the total credits completed remain a minimum of 38 credits and a maximum of 43 credits.
The following is the list of courses offered in the Master’s Program in Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University