Undip to open new postgrad program

Undip to open new postgrad program

SEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro University (Undip) Rector
Prof. Eko Budihardjo said the university would open a new
doctorate program in urban development and architecture for the
2004/2005 academic year.

"This will join other doctorate programs we previously opened
such as the doctorate programs in law, medical science and
economics," he said, adding that a doctorate required three years
to complete.

Eko, an expert in urban planning, said the university
initially planned to accept just 10 students for the new program.
However, 18 candidates were admitted after the interview session.

"That surprised me," he said, adding that the candidates, most
from Central and East Java, included government officials.

The university currently is waiting approval from the Ministry
of National Education to open a doctorate program in maritime and
fishery science. -- JP