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Undergraduate Programme in Astronomy
The Undergraduate Programme in Astronomy at ITB provides students with a strong foundation in both theoretical and observational astronomy. It encompasses three main areas of expertise:
- Solar System Studies
- Stellar Physics
- Galactic and Cosmological Astronomy
In addition to these areas, students may choose from a variety of applied elective courses that enhance interdisciplinary knowledge and technical skills. These electives include:
- Statistics and Data Mining, which introduces the application of statistical methods in data analysis and artificial intelligence;
- Satellite Trajectories, which offers an introduction to astronautics and orbital mechanics;
- Astronomical Instrumentation, which explores modern technological advancements in observational tools;
- Calendar Systems, focusing on calendrical science with practical applications such as the determination of the hilal (young crescent moon) for the Islamic lunar calendar.
The programme’s dedication to delivering high-quality education is reflected in its accreditation status. It holds the “Unggul” (Excellent) national accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT), and an international accreditation from ASIIN (Germany).
The academic curriculum is designed to develop analytical and logical reasoning through structured scientific training. Students are expected to identify and analyze scientific problems, formulate comprehensive explanations, and engage in laboratory and observational tasks with discipline and integrity.
Vision & Mission
The vision of UPA is as follows:
“To become a pioneer in contributing to the field of astronomy, astrophysics, and other relevant multidisciplinary subjects, for the benefit of the nation, focusing on progress in astronomical sciences.”
The UPA is evolving towards its vision and is also driven by its missions, which have been formulated based on global scientific development and needs, and the vision and mission of ITB, and of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
The UPA is driven to achieve the following missions:
- To administer exemplary undergraduate education in the field of astronomy and astrophysics that produces strong, globally competitive graduates.
- To carry out world-class, advanced research in the field of astronomy and astrophysics (and other relevant multi-disciplinary subjects).
- To perform community services and development for the benefit of society, through utilizing expertise in the field of astronomy and astrophysics.
Program Education Objectives (PEOs)
Based on the stated vision and missions and referring to the national and university internal regulations, UPA has formulated the Program Education Objectives (PEO) as follows:
- Graduates are proficient in astronomical knowledge and methodology and competent in solving problems within their scope of work.
- Graduates are open-minded, critical, communicative, integrated thinkers, adaptable to changing times, and eager to grow.
- Graduates are able to act as scientists, educators, higher-level learners, science practitioners (journalists, communicators), industry practitioners (data scientists, system analysts), or entrepreneurs.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Having entirely fulfilled all the study requirements, students that obtain the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Astronomy are able to:
- Understand the basic knowledge of natural sciences in terms of its fundamental laws and the logic of mathematical relations.
- Identify and solve astronomical and astrophysics problems using scientific methods.
- Explain the mechanisms of the Universe and its contents (planetary systems, star systems, galactic structure) through astronomy and astrophysics.
- Obtain astronomical data using observational instruments, and analyze, and interpret them.
- Apply advanced physics, mathematics, and computation to solve astronomical and astrophysics problems.
- Explore multidisciplinary technologies and subjects in fields related to astronomy and astrophysics.
- Communicate knowledge and skills in oral presentations and written reports.
- Understand past, present, and future scientific missions and exploration, and utilize the availability of relevant scientific data and communities.
- Work both independently and in teams, and build good character through collaboration.
- Keep up with the development of scientific knowledge and apply scientific thinking in a wide range of workplaces and contemporary challenges.
- Understand the place and role of astronomy in human civilization and maintain a strong interest in science.
In addition to the above PLOs, the majority of astronomy graduates have a good understanding of the role of astronomy in science education and are involved in communicating science to the public. Finally, students also acquire the basic knowledge and skills needed for master level studies.
Curriculums
UPA's curriculum is designed to be completed in four academic years (eight semesters), with a maximum allowed study period of eight years. Each academic year consists of two regular semesters, and each semester includes 16 weeks of instruction. To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 144 credit units or SKS (1 credit unit = 45 hours/semester), equivalent to 240 ECTS (adopting 1 ECTS = 27 hours/semester).
The curriculum is structured into three main categories:
Study Roadmap
Select to Highlight Courses
- General Physics I
- General Chemistry I
- Mathematics I
- Pancasila
- Computational Thinking
- Introduction to Sustainability Principles
- Basic Science Laboratory
- General Physics IIA
- General Chemistry IIA
- Mathematics IIA
- Introduction to Engineering & Design
- AI and Data Literacy
- Sport
- English
- Astrophysics
- Astrophysical Thermodynamics
- Positional astronomy
- Mathematical methods in astronomy I
- Computational astronomy
- Mechanics
- Statistics in astronomy
- Astrophysical processes I
- Basic Astronomy Laboratory I
- Mathematical methods in astronomy II
- Solar system
- Electromagnetic field
- Physics of Wave
- Celestial Mechanics
- Basic Astronomy Laboratory II
- Stellar Physics
- Astrophysical processes II
- Indonesian
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Astrophysical Hydrodynamics
- Introduction to cosmology
- Physics of the Galaxy
- Biology A
- Civic Education
- Religion
- Final Project I
- Final Project II
Elective
Elective Studies allow students to expand their knowledge and gain new skills in areas of personal interest. These optional courses are provided to enhance student learning beyond the standard requirements.
Elective Studies listed here are only those provided by UPA. Students can also take elective studies from other study programmes at ITB starting from Year 2.
Elective Studies provided by UPA are designed for Year 3 and Year 4 but advanced learners can start to take elective studies at Year 2.
- Astronomy & Environment
- Astrotourism
- Calendar System
- Advanced Computational Astronomy
- Small Solar System Bodies
- Satellite Orbits
- Statistics & Data Mining
- Astronomical Job Training
- Capita Selecta in Astrophysics
- Space Weather
- Stellar Evolution
- Stellar System
- Observational Astrophysics
- Interstellar Matter
- Stellar System Dynamics
- Interacting Binary Stars
- Observational Cosmology
- Exoplanets
- Radio Astronomy
Admission, Courses, and Syllabus
Detailed information about admission and requirements are available here:
Leaflet for undergraduate program (Bahasa Indonesia):
Full course list and syllabus:
Final Project
Students can download the official template for the undergraduate thesis here:
