Politeknik Negeri Bandung - POLBAN (reviews)

I studied in the Applied Bachelor of Mechanical Design program.
In my opinion, the curriculum itself was well-designed and aligned with current industry standards in Indonesia. However, the actual implementation did not meet my expectations.

During my studies, I found some courses very promising on paper, but in practice, the delivery was inconsistent. For example, we had a course in Machining Technology, which was supposed to include the complete process of designing and assembling a mechanical component. The course outcome clearly stated that we would complete a full assembly project. However, due to limited class time—only once a week during the semester—we ended up skipping the actual assembly stage entirely. This was disappointing, as it left a significant gap in our hands-on learning experience

What I liked:

The curriculum covered a wide range of mechanical design topics

Group projects encouraged teamwork and problem-solving

Some lecturers were very passionate and willing to help

What I disliked:

Several lecturers seemed unprepared or lacked teaching skills

Practical sessions were often replaced with lectures

Some facilities such as labs and software were underutilized or outdated

Would I recommend it?
I would recommend this program only to students who are self-motivated and willing to seek learning resources outside of class. If you’re expecting strong guidance and practical learning in the classroom, you might find it lacking.