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Diponegoro University is a public university in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Founded in 1957 as a private university by the Semarang University Foundation, it is a pioneer of higher learning institutions in Indonesia and the first and oldest education corporation in Central Java. It is a member of IDGHE in Indonesia.HistoryThe establishment of Diponegoro University began in 1956, preceded by the establishment of the Semarang University Foundation. Its founding fathers were Imam Bardjo, Soedarto, Dan Sulaiman and Soesanto Kartoatmodjo.Initially called Semarang University, the institution was renamed Diponegoro University in 1960 after it was granted state university accreditation by the Indonesian government. The name "Diponegoro" is taken from the Indonesian patriot who fought against Dutch colonialism in the early 19th century.During the year 2000 UNDIP expanded its engineering and research capabilities on its Tembalang campus. In the 2007 SQS university rankings Diponegoro University was ranked 487th in the world's top 500 universities, an improvement from 495th position in 2006. All teachers and lecturers possess a Masters/PhD degree.AcademicsFacultiesUndip has 11 official faculties and 1 postgraduate program.Faculty of Economics and BusinessFaculty of Social and Political SciencesFaculty of HumanitiesFaculty of LawFaculty of MedicineFaculty of EngineeringFaculty of Fisheries and Marine SciencesFaculty of Natural Sciences and MathematicsFaculty of Public HealthFaculty of Animal AgricultureFaculty of PsychologyPostgraduate Program