Universitas Negeri Malang

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Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) is a leading public university in Indonesia, widely recognized for its strong foundation in teacher education and its comprehensive academic programs. While historically celebrated for its Faculty of Education, UM also boasts robust faculties in Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics and Natural Sciences. For international students, UM offers a supportive environment through its Office of International Affairs, which manages various exchange programs, summer schools, and full degree programs, often including dedicated Indonesian language and culture courses. The university provides assistance with visa processes and accommodation, ensuring a smooth transition for global learners. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its successful evolution from a teacher training institute into a comprehensive university, maintaining excellence in educational research and practice.

Background

The State University of Malang (Indonesian: Universitas Negeri Malang, abbreviated as UM), formerly the Institute of Teacher Education and Educational Sciences of Malang (Indonesian: Institut Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Malang, abbreviated as IKIP Malang), is one of the state universities in Indonesia. Located in Malang and Blitar, East Java, UM was established in October 18, 1954 as PTPG Malang, as School of Education of Airlangga University, making it one of the oldest teaching institutes in Indonesia. UM was separated from Airlangga University on 20 May 1964 to become IKIP Malang. In 1999, IKIP Malang formally changed its status from an institute to a state university. In 2010, UM ranked 6th as the best university in Indonesia by Webometrics, but sank to 16th in 2015. However, also in 2015, UM was accredited as an A-class university by the National Accreditation Board of Higher Education (BAN-PT) with a score of 372 points, just below UGM (378) and IPB (375).

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