In 1957, when PII East Java held the first lustrum, the idea was reemerged. As a result, dr. Angka Nitisastro, a doctor and several engineers of PII East Java, decided to established Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Teknik.
Some of the reasons for establishing that organization are: Indonesia has broad land and abundant natural resources, but they are still unutilized. There was need for around 7000 engineers to do the development program and industry in Indonesia. The number of engineers in developed countries and other developing countries was much more significant than in Indonesia.
At 17 August 1957, Yayasan Perguruan Tinggi Teknik (YPPT) was officially established, and chaired by dr. Agka Nitisastro.At 10 November 1957, YPPT founded “PERGURUAN TEKNIK 10 NOPEMBER SURABAYA”, which was inaugurated by President Soekarno. Perguruan Tinggi Teknik 10 Nopember Surabaya only had two departments at that time, namely Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
