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Bandung Institute of Technology

university, Bandung, Indonesia
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Two people walk on a path toward the Aula Barat administration building at Bandung Institute of Technology, featuring distinctive Minangkabau-style multi-tiered roofs, surrounded by trees and grass.
Bandung Institute of Technology Landmark building of the Bandung Institute of Technology, combining Minangkabau and Western architectural styles, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.

The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) is a prominent university located in Bandung, Indonesia. Originally established by the Dutch as a college for architecture and engineering, ITB has expanded its academic offerings to include programs in mathematics, natural and applied sciences, business, and design.1

Bandung itself is the capital of West Java province and is situated on a plateau at an elevation of approximately 2,400 feet above sea level. The city, founded in 1810, is known for its pleasant climate and surrounding mountainous scenery. It is also a center for Sundanese cultural life, preserving and promoting Sundanese literature, dance, song, and theatre. In addition to ITB, Bandung hosts other educational institutions, including Padjadjaran University and Parahyangan Catholic University.1

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