Eleven university founded March March 11, 1976, which was originally a combination of 5 universities in Surakarta. Merging some of these universities, has one major goal, namely improving the quality of higher education in Surakarta.
After 5 years of consolidation, UNS preparing to begin the process of development. Physical development began in 1980. Under the leadership of dr. Prakosa, the original campus is located in several places united in a region. The location is in the area Kentingan, on the Solo River, with a coverage area of approximately 60 hectares. In this Kentingan areas, the first phase of campus construction ended in 1985.
Campus physical development is quite fast, well balanced with developments in other sectors. In 1986, Prof.. Dr. Koento Wibisono as the next chancellor, to laying the foundations of growth acceleration, At this time, changes have occurred, like a pretty good development in the academic field and the number of staff, as well as in strengthening the infrastructure of the campus.
After Prof. Haris Mudjiman, Ph.D becomes the next president, UNS acceleration begins to move into a better direction. Spirit and commitment to make a change is needed to make progress on every side of life UNS. The effect of these changes is very impressive.
Today, UNS Solo is a young university with a remarkable growth. With many existing potential, such as skin surgeon with a national reputation (Faculty of Medicine), starbio discovery and salt resistant rice (Faculty of Agriculture), and some progress is happening in every school and work units other. UNS also do step forward in the development of information technology. With the expansion of information technology networks larger, Solo Computer Center UNS UNS make incisions in the history books UNS progress and development. Incisions are more impressive history of others will occur following the growth and development of this university.
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