State University of Malang

State University of Malang
Universitas Negeri Malang

Logo of State University of Malang
Motto The Learning University[1]
Type State university
Established October 18, 1954
Rector Prof. Dr. Ah. Rofi'uddin, M.Pd
Location Malang and Blitar, East Java, Indonesia
7°57′47″S 112°37′06″E / 7.962995°S 112.618447°E / -7.962995; 112.618447Coordinates: 7°57′47″S 112°37′06″E / 7.962995°S 112.618447°E / -7.962995; 112.618447
Campus (I) Malang; (II) Sawojajar, Malang; (III) Blitar
Colors Dark blue
Nickname UM
Website um.ac.id

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, making it one of the oldest teaching institutes in Indonesia.[1] 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 declined to 16th in 2015. However, also in 2015, UM 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).

Faculties

The State University of Malang has eight faculties and one post-graduate program.

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