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History of PGRI University Semarang

    The PGRI Semarang University was established by the PGRI regional management agency of Central Java Province through the Central Java IKIP PGRI Education Organization Development Fund (YPLP) and transitioned from IKIP PGRI Semarang to Semarang Institute of Technology. The purpose of establishing the university is to prepare future leaders with exceptional competencies and national character so that they can become role models in the life of the nation and the state, aimed at achieving the welfare of the entire Indonesian society. Throughout its development history, the journey of PGRI Semarang University can be divided into five main phases.

    The first phase is the institutional pioneering period (1981-1986). This period was marked by the establishment of IKIP PGRI Central Java on July 23, 1981, by the regional management agency of PGRI Central Java under the leadership of Dr. Riwidigdo. Some founding figures included Taruna, SH; Dr. Riwidigdo; Dr. Karseno; Dr. R. Antonius Supardi Hadiatmodjo; Dr. Muhammad Oemar; Dr. Thomas Sabar Adiutomo; Dr. Abdul Latief Nawawi SH; Dr. Soeparjo; Mrs. Widayati Sumiyatun Soeharto; and Dr. Teddy Iskandi. Through the Decree of the Minister of Education and Culture No. 0395/0/1984, IKIP PGRI Central Java was renamed STKIP PGRI Central Java.

    The second phase is the institutional development period (1987-1992). During this time, under the leadership of Chancellor Taruna, SH, STKIP PGRI Central Java was renamed IKIP PGRI Semarang.

The third phase is the academic development period (1993-1997). This period was led by Rector PGS. Dr. Satmoko, focusing primarily on improving the quality of faculty through advanced study programs. The academic development process was completed during the leadership of GS. Dr. Sugijono, M.Si. (1997-2001) with six study programs: Indonesian Language and Literature Education (PBSI), English Language Education (PBI), Mathematics Education (Pend. Mat), Psychology and Educational Guidance (PPB), Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn), and Biology Education (Pend. Bio). These six study programs were submitted to the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN PT) with a B accreditation.

    The fourth phase is the growth period (2001-2009). Under the leadership of Rector Dr. Sulistiyo, M.Pd., IKIP PGRI Semarang, which had plans to become a university, established itself to exist in the form of IKIP. The enthusiasm of various universities for renaming prompted IKIP PGRI Semarang to increasingly focus on its role as a university training education staff. During this time, there was a significant increase in IKIP PGRI Semarang's position as one of the top five preferred private universities (PTS) by prospective students.

Still in this phase, along with the shortage of teachers, particularly in early childhood and elementary education, in 2003, IKIP PGRI Semarang opened a D-2 Kindergarten Teacher Training program (PGTK), and in 2004, it opened a D-2 Elementary School Teacher Education program (PGSD). In 2009, the PGSD D-2 curriculum was upgraded to a Bachelor's level, and the PGTK D-2 program was upgraded to a Bachelor's level under the name Early Childhood Education (PAUD). To support the Central Java Governor's program of considering Javanese as a local subject, IKIP PGRI Semarang also developed a study program in Javanese Language and Literature Education.

    The fifth phase (2009-present) emphasizes character education. During this time, IKIP PGRI Semarang, under the leadership of Chancellor Dr. Muhdi, SHMHum, continues to socialize character education methods for students. Various activities aimed at realizing the implementation of character education are ongoing during this phase. During this time, the Semarang Institute of Technology (ATS), established in 1979 under the management of YPLP PT PGRI Semarang, was also involved, leading to the merger of IKIP PGRI Semarang with ATS on April 17, 2014, through Decree No. 143/P/ of the Minister of Education and Culture. In 2014, the decision was made to merge IKIP PGRI Semarang with ATS into Universitas PGRI Semarang, offering 2 Master's programs, 13 Bachelor's programs in Education, 7 Bachelor's programs in Engineering, and 3 Diploma programs in Engineering.