Electronic Engineering Polytechnic Institute of Surabaya
Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya | |
EEPIS Logo | |
Motto | Bridge to the Future |
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Type | State polytechnic |
Established | June 2, 1988 |
Director |
Ir.Dadet Pramadihanto, M.Eng, Ph.D (2009-2013) Dr. Zainal Arief, ST., MT. (2013-present) |
Students | 1700 |
Location | Surabaya, Indonesia |
Campus | 25.000m2 |
Colors | White |
Affiliations | Paguyuban Politeknik Seluruh Indonesia |
Website | www.eepis-its.edu |
The Electronic Engineering Polytechnic Institute of Surabaya (EEPIS) (known locally as Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya (PENS)) is a technical institution located in Indonesia. It serve its community by conducting research to resolve industrial and community problems.
History
The institute was founded with the support and assistance of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), who sent a team in 1985 to assess the need for aid. In 1987, construction of the institution began. Japan also provided training for EEPIS instructors, both before and after the opening of the school, in Indonesia and Japan. It was officially inaugurated on June 2, 1988 by the Indonesian president Suharto
Since its inception, the institution has held several names. When it opened, it was the Politeknik Elektronika & Telekomunikasi. From 1992 to 1991 it was entitled Politeknik Elektronika Surabaya, at which time it came under the umbrella of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember. In 1996, it was retitled to Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya (PENS).
Degrees
EEPIS offers two degrees, Diploma III is a three-year degree course, while Diploma IV is a four-year course. The departments that the institution offers are:
Diploma III:
- Electronics Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Industrial Electrical Engineering
- Informatics Engineering
- Multimedia Broadcasting
Diploma IV:
- Electronics Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Industrial Electrical Engineering
- Informatics Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Power Generation System
- Game Technology
Campus
The EEPIS building is located on the campus of Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember. It includes labs as well as classrooms, workshops, offices and student dormitories. It also includes a canteen, libraries and mosques.