Diponegoro University (Indonesian: Universitas Diponegoro) is a state university located in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia and a member of IDGHE. Founded in 1956 as a private university by Semarang University Foundation, it is a pioneer of higher learning institutions in the Indonesia and the first and oldest corporation in Central Java. Initially called Semarang University, the institution was named Diponegoro University on October 5, 1960, after it was granted state university accreditation by the Indonesian Government. The "Diponegoro" name is taken from an Indonesian hero who waged war against the Dutch colonialism in the early 19th century. This institution better known as UNDIP. UNDIP is the best university in Central Java. It is renowned for being at the forefront of engineering and technological knowledge. During 2000 UNDIP expanded engineering faculty and research facility on its Tembalang campus, has 11 faculties and the number of research centres, in addition to academic departments to service technological, educational and research.