Universitas Diponegoro
speciality: English Language & Literature

As one of the top 10 universities in Indonesia and the largest in Central Java, Diponegoro University offers a wide range of well-curated programs supported by thorough research facilities, a modern library, and vibrant extracurricular spaces.

I studied English Literature and was pleasantly surprised to find that English is used as the primary language of instruction, regardless of the student’s nationality, something rarely seen in other Indonesian universities, to my knowledge.

Additionally, the professors were deeply passionate about their subjects, and the curriculum is continuously updated, combining both theoretical and practical learning.

Diponegoro University (UNDIP) is one of the prominent public universities in Indonesia, located in Semarang, Central Java. Established in 1956, UNDIP has played a significant role in producing skilled professionals and intellectuals in various fields. While UNDIP has numerous strengths, there are also several challenges that need to be addressed for the university to remain competitive both nationally and internationally.
But there’s some critical area that needs improvement such as alignment between the curriculum and industry needs. While many of UNDIP’s graduates are academically competent, some have expressed concerns about the gap between theoretical knowledge gained at the university and the practical skills needed in the workforce. Strengthening partnerships with the industry could offer students more real-world experience through internships, joint projects, and collaborative research, thus enhancing the employability of UNDIP graduates.

I think what I like from Diponegoro University is that they have so many subjects and faculties that you could choose to study. In my faculty, Faculty of Humanities the buildings is large, even though some of their classes are good and bad. It depends on what room we will be using. There are cafetaria, library, and mushola room to pray. The bathroom itself is increasing so much than the last time I study there, it is more clean and decent I would say. The lecturer are great and kind, but some of them it just not creative when it comes to teaching. I spend my 3 years learning online, because at that time it was covid, and we as a student needed to pay for full tuition fee which I think it’s not fair since we didn’t get any facilities from the college itself. And a lot of lecturer just give tasks and then make their students to do presentation which I think it’s not the best learning environment to talk. For the administrative itself is not great either where a lot of the staff are not humble, but some of them are helpful. So, it depends. For the facilities from the university itself is great. They have their own hospital, auditorium, sport fields, library, free bus ride, and share some free foods for students. I also like that the students are coming from distinctive background which I can learn and meet a lot of new people there. The extraculicular is also great because they have various option to choose for. Overall, it is recommended for student to study here because it is one of the most reputable university in Indonesia and overall experience are worth it.