Universitas Merdeka Malang

Universitas Merdeka Malang (UNMER Malang) is a private higher education institution located in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. It was established on 29 January 1964, following the dissolution of Universitas Sawerigading Malang, and is managed by the Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Merdeka Malang (YPTM). The university operates six faculties, one graduate school, and offers 28 study programs at diploma, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Its campus is situated at Jalan Terusan Raya Dieng No. 62-64 in Malang. UNMER Malang is known for its affiliation with the Indonesian military, particularly Kodam V/Brawijaya, which serves as its main patron. The university's academic offerings span social and political sciences, economics and business, information technology, engineering, psychology, law, and tourism. Several programs have received 'Unggul' (Excellent) accreditation, including Public Administration, Management, Accounting, and Law. The institution also functions as an academic publisher, producing scholarly works and research. Its official website provides information on admissions, scholarships, and news, reflecting its active engagement in student recruitment and institutional development.

Universitas Merdeka Malang was established on 29 January 1964, one day after the dissolution of Universitas Sawerigading Malang. The predecessor institution, Universitas Sawerigading Cabang Malang, was founded in 1957 as a branch of Universitas Sawerigading Makassar, offering faculties of Law and Economics. It ceased operations, but in 1962 a plan to reopen it led to the formation of Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Sawerigading by Letkol. R. Edwin Soedardji, Soetikno, SH., and Dharna, MA. The branch became independent, which was not accepted by the Makassar parent, and on 28 January 1964 the foundation and university were dissolved. To address the plight of stranded students, the founders quickly established a new university on 29 January 1964 named Universitas Merdeka. A foundation, Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Merdeka Pusat Malang (YPTMPM), was created with its deed ratified on 5 July 1964, which is celebrated annually as Dies Natalis. In 1972, YPTMPM was renamed Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Merdeka Malang (YPTM). The university was founded as a bastion of Pancasila ideology and the 1945 Constitution. At the request of Colonel R. Edwin Soedardji, on 17 December 1968, UNMER Malang was incorporated into the Slagorde KODAM VIII/Brawijaya (now KODAM V/Brawijaya), which became its main patron, with daily supervision by Korem 083/Bhaladhika Jaya. Since 1976, systematic development has continued through long-term plans: RIP I (1976-1983), RIP II (1983-1987), RIP III (1987-1991), RIP IV (1993-1997), RIP V (1998-2006), and Renstra VI (2006-2015) and VII (2015-2023). Today, UNMER Malang comprises six faculties, one graduate school, and 28 study programs, with several holding 'Unggul' accreditation.

• 2015

  Renstra VII (2015-2023) launched.

• 2006

  Renstra VI (2006-2015) set via YPTM decree No. Kep-01/YPTM/I/2006.

• 1998

  RIP V (1998-2006) begins, aiming for quality education institution.

• 1993

  RIP IV (1993-1997) established via YPTM decree No. Skep-99/YPTM/XII/1993.

• 1987

  RIP III (1987-1991) established via YPTM decree No. Skep-032/YPTM/VI/1987.

• 1983

  RIP II (1983-1987) launched as follow-up to first phase.

• 1976

  First long-term development plan (RIP I) begins, running until 1983.

• 1972

  YPTMPM is renamed Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Merdeka Malang (YPTM).

• 1968

  UNMER Malang is incorporated into KODAM VIII/Brawijaya as its main patron.

• 1964

  On 29 January, Universitas Merdeka is founded; on 5 July, YPTMPM deed is ratified.

• 1962

  Plan to reopen the Malang branch leads to formation of Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Sawerigading.

• 1957

  Universitas Sawerigading Cabang Malang established as a branch of Universitas Sawerigading Makassar.

A leading private university in Malang with strong military ties and a focus on impactful education.

• Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

  Offers programs in Public Administration (Unggul), Business Administration (Baik Sekali), Communication Science (B), and Diploma III English (B).

• Faculty of Economics and Business

  Offers programs in Management (Unggul), Development Economics (Baik Sekali), Accounting (Unggul), Diploma III Banking and Finance (Baik Sekali), and Diploma III Accounting (B).

• Faculty of Information Technology

  Offers programs in Information Systems (Baik Sekali) and Diploma III Information Systems (B).

• Faculty of Engineering

  Offers programs in Civil Engineering (Baik Sekali), Mechanical Engineering (Baik Sekali), Architecture (Baik Sekali), Industrial Engineering (B), and Electrical Engineering (Baik Sekali).

• Faculty of Psychology

  Offers a program in Psychology (B).

• Faculty of Law

  Offers a program in Law (Unggul).

• Diploma in Tourism

  Offers Diploma IV Tourist Destination (B), Diploma III Travel (B), and Diploma III Hospitality (Baik Sekali).

• Graduate School

  Offers master's and doctoral programs (details truncated in source).

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2. 2Universitas Merdeka Malang - Wikipedia Bahasa Indonesiaid.wikipedia.org
3. 3Universitas Merdeka Malang - Wikidatawikidata.org