Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta

Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta (Yogya UMB) which formerly stood by name IPWI (Institute of Agricultural House of Mangala Indonesia), which later changed its name to University House of Mangala (UNWAMA) in 1986 and changed its name to Mercu Buana University in Yogyakarta in 2008.

Name of University House of Mangala (UNWAMA) was born on October 1, 1986 under the auspices of the Foundation House of Mangala. At the time established UNWAMA has three faculties with 4 majors, as rector Prof. Ir. Tjitrorosoepomo kingpin (late) Professor of the Faculty of Biology, University of Gadjah Mada (UGM). As an academic experience, he has laid a strong foundation for the development of UNWAMA.

Entering the age of 7 years (1993) under the leadership of Rector Prof. Dr Soelistyo, MBA (Master of Economics Faculty UGM) UNWAMA to expand by adding new faculties and departments, namely the opening of the Faculty of Psychology and open Studies Program Management and Accounting Studies Program (both under the Faculty of Economics). Starting in 1996 under the Rector Prof. Dr Ir. Mochamad Adnan, MSc Professor of the Faculty of Agriculture and former Rector of the University of Gadjah Mada.

Philosophy of Education of Mercu Buana University Yogyakarta founder believes that happiness and well-being is the grace of Allah and the ideals of all mankind. Therefore Mercu Buana University Yogyakarta strive contribute to helping the people of Indonesia in general to achieve these goals through the provision of education, teaching, research and community service.

Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta "Be university superior, the quality of, and useful an international in the 2029". Mission Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta Quality higher education to produce graduates who have excelled in science, technology, and / or art and able to compete on a national and global level, to realize the ideals of "Angudi Mulyaning Bangsa".

Starting from the determination to devote ourselves to improving the quality of life of the nation, since it was founded in 1986 Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta (UMBY) formerly named University House of Mangala (UNWAMA), the continuously strive to better satisfy all parties. Improved academic quality is spearheading us provide the best possible service. As evidence of the Directorate General of Higher Education (Directorate General of Higher Education) has set UMBY as best practices (best practices) in the implementation of the Internal Quality Assurance System of Higher Education (SPMI-PT) along with 68 public and private universities across Indonesia.

Additionally, UMBY with 11 courses that are in 5 faculties: Faculty of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Psychology, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science virtually all accredited by BAN-PT A and B. Another achievement is obtained UMBY get grant laid-A2, K1 & K2 ICT layoffs, Strengthening Institutions (SBRC) and Various grants Research & Community Service of Higher Education. Pride is not lost on the participation of the faculty UMBY almost all been educated S2, S3 and 50% of all certified professor of National Education. Efforts towards meeting the needs of all parties can also reflected among others in revamping SME Center (Mahapala, Sports, MENWA, KSR PMI, Arts & Dance, Martial etc.), SPORT Center (Volly, Basketball, Futsal, Badminton), repair space class equipped with an LCD and OHP, and network connectivity with Cybernet / HOTSPOT.

We also do other improvements that include physical improvements rector's room, canteen, which includes the operating system management information system (SI) Academic, Financial SI, SI Invertaris, The Library includes the development of E-learning program, so that activities can be integrated throughout the academic faculty and facilitate improvement of services and ensuring the quality of education in order to achieve perfection, "The Pursuit of Excellence".