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INTRODUCTION TO
INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI SEPULUH NOPEMBER
(ITS) SURABAYA
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember or ITS (November 10
Institute of Technology in English) is a public university in
Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, focused in the higher education
of science, engineering and technology. ITS took its name from
the Battle of Surabaya which reached its peak on November 10,
1945. The day is also commemorated as Heroes day in Indonesia.
The ITS acronym does not stand for Institut Teknologi Surabaya
(Surabaya Institute of Technology), as some people think, but
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (November 10 Institute of
Technology).
1.EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
The academic year is divided into two
semesters. The first semester runs
from late August to early January while
the second one starts from February to
the end of June. Each semester lasts
16 weeks. Graduation ceremonies are
held twice every year, i.e. in March
and September.
ITS offers various degree and nondegree programs organized by
departments and polytechnics within
the Institute. The degree and nondegree programs are listed below:
? Undergraduate Programs (S.1)
with a study load of 144 credit
points, completed within 8
semesters
? Master Programs (S.2)
with a study load of 36-48 credit
points, completed within 4
semesters
? Doctoral Programs (S.3)
with a study load of 50 credit
points, completed within 6
semesters
? Vocational Three-Year Diploma
Programs (D.3)
with a study load of 110 credit
points, completed within 6
semesters
? Vocational Polytechnic Programs (3Year and 4-Year Diplomas)
With a study load of 112-115 credit
points, completed within 6
semesters
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Mathematics
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Chemistry
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Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Industrial Engineering
Material and Metallurgical Engineering
of Civil Engineering
of Architecture
of Environmental Engineering
of Industrial Design
of Geomatics Engineering
of Regional and Urban Planning
Overall, ITS occupies a land area of 187 hectares with general facilities as
mentioned below:
General Functional Hall: Graha 10 Nopember
Culture and Language Center of ITS
Student Community Centre
Student Dormitory
Canteens
Sport Facilities
Football Stadium
Badminton Court
Basketball Court
Futsal Court
Lawn Tennis Court
Mount Climbing Vertical Wall (25m height)
As an international student, you should be able to feel the warmth of ITS
and make friendships which will last a lifetime. You do not only occupy your
life with academic activities. You can always take parts in sports, arts and
other cultural activities.
Each study program in ITS has its own student association with activities
ranging from organizing academic seminars to fun and scientific hometournaments. Apart from the study program associations, there are other
associations crossing study program boundaries, and dealing mostly with
cultural, environmental or religious issues. There are also some sports
related studies. Here are some types of student associations offered in ITS:
Student Executive Organization.
Student Legislative.
Manarul 'Ilmi Masjid Members.
Siklus students environmental organization
ITS Students Choir
ITS Radio
ITS Scout
"Tiyang Alit" Theatre
"dr Angka" students cooperative
Workshop of Entrepreneurship & Technology (WE&T-ITS)
Sport activities: pencak silat, football, jiu jitsu, karate, basketball, etc
Loedroek ITS. Loedroek basically is traditional East Java play. However,
it is converted to be more modern and contemporary style.
As there are a lot of possibilities, you will surely be able to find an
association of your interest.
3. ADMISSION IN ITS
A.UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The application letter must have been received in the
Directorate of Education of ITS. The application letter has to
be completed with these supporting documents:
? A copy of High School certificate or equivalent,
endorsed and authorized by the government of the
applicant's country of origin, and valid within the
maximum period of 3 years.
? A copy of Academic Transcript from High School or
equivalent, validated by the applicant's country of
origin.
? A copy of TOEFL/IELTS certificate, not exceeding the
period of 6 months of validity.
? International Student Application Form
? A Health Certificate
? A copy of valid applicant's Identity Card.
? Two recent photographs of 4 x 6 cm.
? A payment form for the new student selection
registration fee which amount is to be announced later.
B. Master Program
The application letter must have been received in the
Directorate of Education of ITS. The application letter has to
be completed with these supporting documents:
? A copy of bachelor's degree certificate from a regionally
accredited institution. Degrees from non-accredited
institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis.
? A copy of official transcript from every college or
university where the applicant has taken previous
courses.
? A copy of TOEFL/IELTS certificate, not exceeding the
period of 6 months of validity.
? A personal essay of maximum 300 words, detailing your
interests in a graduate program in ITS
? A health Certificate
? A copy of valid applicant's Identity Card.
? Two recent photographs of 4 x 6 cm.
? A payment form for the new student selection
registration fee which amount is to be announced later.
C. DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The application letter must have been received in the
Directorate of Education of ITS. The application letter has to
be completed with these supporting documents:
? A copy of master's degree certificate from a regionally
accredited institution. Degrees from non-accredited
institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis.
? A copy of official transcript from every college or
university where the applicant has taken previous
courses.
? A copy of TOEFL/IELTS certificate, not exceeding the
period of 6 months of validity.
? A personal essay of maximum 300 words, detailing your
interests in a graduate program in ITS
? A health Certificate
? A copy of valid applicant's Identity Card.
? Two recent photographs of 4 x 6 cm.
? A payment form for the new student selection
registration fee which amount is to be announced later.
2. Entry Regulation
You will need a visa to enter Indonesia in which you can obtain at
the nearest Embassy or Consular Office of Indonesia in your country.
Here are types of visas you could apply:
1. Index B-211 Visa or VKSB
Another category of visit visa is VKSB (Visa Kunjungan Sosial
Budaya Social/Cultural Visit Visa) a visa for those coming to
Indonesia for a short-term stays, not as tourists and not for
business. This single entry visit visa refers to Index B-211 and is
valid for 30 60 days.
We would never recommend you to use the Visa on Arrival (VOA)
which is only intended for those who are visiting Indonesia as
tourists, NOT for those intending to live for an extended period of
time because this kind of visa is not extendable.
Requirements to obtain the Index B-211 Visa are as follows:
1. A letter of acceptance which invites you to stay/study in
Indonesia
2. Your passport
3. A copy of return trip ticket (if required)
4. A couple of photos
5. Application form (provided by the Visa Section of the
Indonesian Embassy)
6. Visa fee
2. VITAS (Limited Stay Visa)
Three kinds of VITAS valid for:
1. 6 months
2. 12 months
3. 24 months
The process of applying the VITAS takes 2 3 months before your
arrival in Indonesia. The reason is that Study Permit (Izin Studi) must
be applied to DIKTI (the Directorate General of Higher Education of
Indonesia Jakarta) before you apply for VITAS.
c.Extention Procedures
1. VKSB
The extension for VKSB or Index B-211 Visa can be applied up to 4
times and only in the same district. The first-three extension will be
granted by Kantor Imigrasi, while the last will require a prior
approval from the Kantor Wilayah Hukum dan Ham (Regional Office
of Laws and Human Rights) before the issuance by the Kantor
Imigrasi. Each extension has a legal fee of IDR 250,000, and you have
to get the application forms in the Kantor Imigrasi and buy a red file
folder at the Warung Imigrasi for anything but IDR 10,000. Though
this last fee has no legal basis, it is customary.
The following are the requirements to apply for the visa extension:
1. A letter of recommendation from International Office ITS
2. A letter of sponsor (Surat Jaminan - a blank one provided by Kantor
Imigrasi)
3. A copy of KTP (Indonesian ID Card) of the sponsor
4. Application forms
5. A copy of Arrival Card (for the first extention)
2. KITAS
Your KITAS must be extended 2 months before the expired date of
your KITAS. The documents you should prepare are nearly the same
as those when applying:
1. A letter of recommendation from the Faculty / School or Study
Program addressed to the International Office ITS
2. A letter of recommendation issued by the International Office ITS
and addressed to the Head of the Immigration Office in Surabaya
3. Immigration application forms
4. A form of sponsorship
5. A letter of Study Permit
3. YELLOW CARD
After the KITAS extension, you should also extend your Yellow Card
(30 days after you get the KITAS at the latest). For this, you should
prepare:
1. A letter of recommendation from International Office ITS
addressed to the Head of the Regional Police Department in
Surabaya
2. An application form issued by the Police Department
3. The original Yellow Card
4. A letter of Study Permit
5. A copy of STM/STMD
6. A copy of a valid passport
7. A copy of KITAS
8. A copy of a Blue Book
9. A form of sponsorship
10. Two sheets of 3 x 4 size with a red background photographs
2. Living in Surabaya
1. Accommodation
It is not very difficult to find an accommodation in Surabaya. Students
usually stay in campus dormitory. But, due to the limitation of rooms, it
is also recommended to live in home-stays, the quality of which varies
according to the rent level. Several students also find local housing
around the campus.
6. Health Matters
Should you ever get ill, you can visit Medical Center ITS. For more
serious cases, there are a lot of specialists practicing around the city.
The campus is close to one of major hospital RS Haji Surabaya. Other
major hospitals are Siloam Hospital, RS. Dr. Soetomo, and RS Husada
Utama. The cost of consultation in a hospital or a doctor's surgery is
roughly IDR 100,000 or more for specialists. Public health center costs
less.
The rate of a standard room ranges from IDR 400,000 to 700,000 per
month for a simply-furnished one. Students in home-stays generally
provide their own meals as meals are not normally provided by the
landlords.
7. Banks
2. Cost of Living
Students can deposit and transfer money to some other banks. BNI and
Bank Niaga are 2 banks located in campus area. In order to open up an
account, you first fill out the appropriate parts of application form
available at a bank. Sometimes a bank requires a recommendation
letter from International Office. Then submit the form along with your
passport to a bank teller. You can own your ATM card so you can
conveniently withdraw money from ATMs located in campus and many
places all around Indonesia.
3. Etiquette
People in campus usually dress casually. Shorts, tank-tops, sandals and
sleeveless shirts are not allowed in the campus. For more formal
occasions ties and suits may be needed for males while females are
expected to wear gowns or other formal dresses.
As in other parts of Indonesia, it is almost always sunny in Surabaya,
except during the wet season (September-April). Umbrellas and light
jackets are recommended during that season.
4. Public Transports
Surabaya is rather prone to traffic jam, and this is due to the public
transportation system which relies heavily on the-so-called angkot /
lyn- minibuses which travel to all corners of the city. The fare is about
IDR 2,000 5,000. You can hop in and out anywhere, not necessarily at a
bus stop. You will not take the bus so often, as the bus routes are not as
many as those angkot.
5. Places Of Worship
At most Indonesian people profess the Islamic faith, you can find
hundreds of mosque around the city. People of the Christian faith can
also find a range of churches nearby. There are Catholic, Pentecost,
Methodist churches around Surabaya. There are also numerous Hindu and
Buddha temples in the city.
Banks are usually open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and
are closed on weekends. Cash withdrawal may also be done at
Automated Teller Machines (ATM) located in all corners of the city.
8. Office Hours
Most government offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to
Fridays.
5. Tuition Fees
Inquiries regarding the payment of school tuition fees should be
made at the Student Affairs Division. Feel free to ask about
anything that you do not understand. Tuition fees are as follows:
ON CAMPUS LIFE
1. Indonesian Language Course
The Center for Languages and Cultures ITS (CLC ITS) offers Indonesian
language course for international students in ITS before the classes
start. This course will be held for 4 months and you need to pay the
fee by your own (for KNB scholarship students, the fee for this course
will be all covered).
2. Student Status
Students are generally classified as either full time or part time
students. The method of carry out procedures differs depending on
what your student status is, so please make sure that you know which
classification you fall under:
- Full time students : undergraduates and graduate school students
- Part time students : foreign exchange students and research students
1. Temporary Return
When international students return to their home countries and
go abroad for traveling or doing research, you must tell about
the detail of your itinerary to the International Office ITS and
your faculty at least a week before your departure.