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At the beginning of the 1960s, Bali aspired to have a Tertiary Institution on the island. To realize this aspiration, on May 12th, 1961, several figures from the educational sector, government, and community leaders conducted a conference led by Prof.Dr. Purbatjaraka, and assisted by Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra as secretary. The conference discussed the steps required for the preparation of the establishment of a tertiary institution in Bali. An agreement was also reached for the formation of a committee led by dr. Anak Agung Made Djelantik, Head of the Board of Health in Bali, has eight members. Subsequently, the committee formed an institution named the Tertiary Education Institution of Bali, chaired by Ir. Ida Bagus Oka (Coordinator of Public Works Boards in the Southeast Islands Region) vice-chaired by Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Gede Ngurah, assisted by two secretaries, Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, and Drh. G.D. Teken Temadja. This institution succeeded in forming the Preparatory Committee to establish Udayana University Bali on January 15th,1962. Udayana University is listed as one of the 50 "Promising Universities of Indonesia" published by the Ministry of Education of Republic Indonesia, out of nearly 2.500 higher education institutions around the country. The university has a strong position as one of the leading universities, mainly in the Eastern Indonesian Territory. Udayana University seeks to be a leading university whose graduates reflect high potential and become the best amongst their generation. We also hope to create graduates who moved further towards self-reliance and will remain fully engaged with our local indigenous knowledge and practices. The university's vision stated in the statute formulated in 2009 is to become a leading higher educational institution that generates outstanding, self-reliance, and civilized human resources. To make the academic, administrative staff, and the students (Civitas akademika) have a similar perception and understanding of the direction of the university's long-term development, the vision's meaning is described as follows. Self-reliance refers to those who have a strong personality and ability to interact with their dynamically changing environment. Well, civilized human resources refer to those who have inner sensitivity and sharpness and who can utilize great local cultural values, which are universal for interacting in society. To achieve such a vision, the missions of higher education performed at Udayana University are formulated as follows: Undertaking quality higher education and shaping students with high morals, ethics, and integrity that are in line with what is demanded by the local, national and international communities Developing researchers and public servants as needed by the state and community Empowering the university as the one who is actively involved in the development of science and technology. Udayana University's Purpose: To produce the high-potential graduates in mastering science and technology. To establish cooperation in various fields to improve the quality of Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi (the three primary responsibilities of the university, namely education, research, and community service). To develop functional and professional institutions that have high competitiveness and sustainability to optimize the existence of Ubud. Ubud's symbol is named Widya Cakra Prawartana, which means the wheels of science is based on Pancasila. Udayana University has thirteen faculties and is defined by more specific scopes consisting of 58 (fifty-eight) Diploma and Undergraduate Study Programs, 43 (forty-three) Master/Specialist Study Programs, and 11 (eleven) Doctoral Study Programs. These 112 programs are supported by various education service centers and equipped with high-quality facilities and academic infrastructures. In conducting the higher education services, Udayana University is supported by new institutional arrangements based on Ministerial Regulation of the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education Number 30 the Year 2016 on Organization and Working Procedures of Udayana University. The new statute of Udayana University is regulated on Ministerial Regulation of the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education Number 34 the Year 2017. Also, Udayana University is a Public Service Agency according to the Decree of the Minister of Finance No. 441/KMK.05/ 2011, which enables the university to develop and organize better quality higher education services in more effective and efficient ways. Being located in one of the most famous world's cultural heritage and Indonesia's tourism business center enables Udayana University to provide a unique cultural and academic environment that no other universities around the world could provide. Udayana University emplaces culture as a scientific paradigm, which further elaborated in its distinctive scientific approaches, faculties, courses, and curriculum, as well as an outstanding teaching and learning methods that allow Udayana University to become the center for the development of excellent, independent, and OK – civilized human resources. Currently, approximately 28,353 students are coming from different regions in Indonesia. About 1,500 international students come from varied regions around the world (such as Europe, America, Asia, and Australia) to take their studies and courses at Udayana University. In addition to academic study programs, Udayana University also offers vocational programs, short courses, internships, and other technical education. In running its services, Udayana University is supported by 3,022 staff, consisting of 1,474 academic staff/lecturers and 1,548 administration staff. The campus facilities, institutional arrangements, institutional status as BLU, and available human resources allow Udayana University to develop into one of the leading universities in Indonesia, Asia, or even the world. Our graduates are now filling various professional allocations to various governmental and non-governmental institutions, private sectors, and higher education institutions in Indonesia and other countries. Udayana University is the right place to build your character, competence, and integrity as the fundamental requirements in the development of professionalism and competing in job markets in the global community lifestyle. Trust and Dignity are our identities, and a better life for society is our institution's goal in conducting educational services. View full university