Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) officially commenced the construction of a new eight-storey building for the Faculty of Education and Psychology (FIPP) on Monday, 20 July 2026.
The project reflects the University’s commitment to providing high-quality educational infrastructure to strengthen academic excellence and support its long-term institutional development.
UNNES Rector Prof. Dr. S. Martono, M.Si. emphasised the importance of ensuring that the construction is carried out with precision while remaining fully aligned with the University’s existing campus master plan.
“I expect the construction to be fully aligned with the existing campus spatial plan to prevent technical issues in the future. This development was originally planned before UNNES attained the status of a Legal Entity State University (PTNBH), and its implementation demonstrates our commitment to consolidating and enhancing the facilities of the main campus,” he said.
Dean of the Faculty of Education and Psychology Prof. Dr. Edy Purwanto, M.Si. stated that adequate academic facilities and infrastructure are essential to advancing the University’s internationalisation agenda.
“Improving our performance in the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings remains one of our primary goals. Therefore, it is essential to provide appropriate facilities for research and academic centres,” he said.
He added that although the project was initiated later than other infrastructure developments, the extended planning process has resulted in a more comprehensive and well-prepared design that will better support the faculty’s future development.
Head of the UNNES Procurement Services Office, Dr. Untoro Nugroho, S.T., M.T., explained that the construction project will be implemented in two phases.
“The first phase will run from this year until the end of November, covering the structural works and façade construction. The second phase will take place from January to May, focusing on interior works as well as mechanical and electrical installations,” he explained.
He also requested the understanding of the University community should teaching and learning activities experience minor disruptions during the construction period.
