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National Accreditation

All study programs offered by the Astronomy Study Program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), have been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi, BAN-PT). BAN-PT is the official accreditation agency appointed by the Ministry of Education, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. It plays a central role in improving the quality of higher education by promoting the "New Paradigm in Higher Education Management," which emphasizes academic relevance, institutional autonomy, academic atmosphere, managerial efficiency, and long-term sustainability of universities and other higher education institutions.

Program Decree Accreditation Year Expired Status
Undergraduate Certificate Excellence 01-03-2022 01-03-2027 Active
Master Certificate Excellence 12-04-2022 30-07-2026 Active
Doctor Certificate Excellence 24-06-2024 23-06-2025 Active

International Accreditation

In addition to national recognition, the Undergraduate Program in Astronomy has also earned international accreditation from ASIIN (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik), a well-respected accreditation agency based in Germany.

This certification was valid from June 26, 2015 to September 30, 2020, and it reflects the program’s compliance with international standards in science and mathematics education.

The ASIIN accreditation highlights ITB’s commitment to delivering globally competitive academic programs in astronomy.

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