University of Riau

  • Founded: 1962
  • Address: 5 Simpang Baru Pekanbaru - Riau, Indonesia (Map)
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Riau University was established from the desire and shared goals between the community and the local Government of Riau. This desire realized by forming a university Preparatory Committee of Riau (P3TR) in Tanjung Pinang. However, after the capital of Riau province moved to Pekanbaru,and the committee also moved to Pekanbaru. The pioneers of the establishment of the University are Colonel Kaharuddin Nasution, Datuk Wan Abd ar-Rahman, H.s. Soesman and Drs. Sutan Balia. From the great committee was formed Foundation of Riau University ,and than established this university. The University was named of Riau University with Foundation Decree of Riau University No.02 / KPTS / JUR / 62 on September 25th, 1962, further strengthened by the Decree of the Minister of Higher Education and Science 123, 20 September, 1963, effective on 1 October , 1962.

in 1964 established the Faculty of Fisheries, With the result that Riau University was a complete university with two faculties : exact and three non-exact In the same year the Faculty of teacher training and education science ecede and become IKIP Jakarta Branch Pekanbaru. But four years later (1968) re-joined the University of Riau and merged into two faculties, each Faculty Teaching and Faculty of Education, so that when it Riau University has six faculties. In the same year the Faculty of teacher training and education science broke away and became IKIP of Jakarta with branch Pekanbaru. But four years later (1968) The Faculty rejoined the University of Riau and incorporate into two faculties, : the Faculty of teacher training and education, so that at that time the University of Riau has six faculties. In 1981 opened the Faculty of Non-Degree Technology (FNGT) with the Department of Agricultural Extension and Civil Engineering, which is the forerunner of the Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Engineering. Two years later the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Faculty incorporated into the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. In 1991 FNGT closed and opened the Faculty of Agriculture and finally in 1994 stood seventh faculty, the Faculty of Engineering. The history of this university was undergoing changes, Not only structural and shape but also personal. Since inception (1962) until 1978, UNRI used presidium system. The man who had served as chairman of the presidium.

Our goalst o produce graduateswhohave the ability, academicexcellence,professionaltobe able toimplement, develop,create thescience, technologyandart. Generate science, technology, excellent art and spread and, seek its used by the public and industry. Generate a system of policies, excellent appropriate technology and competitive capable to support the development of civil society.

The main duties of this institute is to provide services to the communities within Riau Province, not only through social works but also through research development based on applied knowledge and technology. LPM also responsible in disseminating knowledge to special targets such as students, drop outs, villagers.

The main purpose of RUTC is to provide trainings that can enhance the quality of community at large. RUTC covers five areas; agriculture, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and environment. In agriculture, for example, RUTC has provided trainings in irrigation management and operating agricultural machineries for farmers. And in biology, RUTC provided short courses on environment and dangerous waste materias, environmental impact analysis and environmental impact control.

Symbol Of Riau University form of Lancang Kuning in pentagon , the understanding of the following:

  • Five Aspects/pentagon means Pancasila
  • Basic color moss green that is the potential to grow and develop
  • The leaves of the tree of life means to grow up eternal life
  • The golden yellow color means the full glory and majesty
  • The number of small leaves of the tree of life means that the date one
  • The number of large leaves life ten strands means that October
  • The number of large lotus leaf six sheets means the sixties and the number of small lotus leaves two pieces means the unit number two which is symbolizes 1962
  • Boat yellow means ark noble struggle
  • Pillar yellow screen means the establishment of a solid and strong
  • The leaves of the lotus (padma) clean white color means subtlety and humanity
  • Sea ocean and waves means describe the faculties which implement the Tri Dharma College

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At the University of Riau, my daughter has not only received top-notch education but has also blossomed under the guidance of truly dedicated staff, witnessing incredible growth in her abilities.
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