Coat of arms of the University of Indonesia was created in 1952 by Sumaxtono (Sumartono real name), 1951 Fine Arts students Force Faculty of Engineering University of Indonesia, Bandung.
The following tree branches and buds symbolize the tree of knowledge with the branches of science, while the bud is a time to bloom and become a new branch of science. The buds will continue to blossom over the main tree is alive. Thus, Sumaxtono would like to state that branches of science will evolve according to the needs and progress of the age.
Makara which symbolizes the flow of water that poured out in all directions. Meaning given Sumaxtono is the University of Indonesia as a source of knowledge, will produce graduates who are intelligent, skilled and pious, virtuous, and personality, as well as being open, responsive to changes and advances in science and technology and the problems faced by society, and able to resolve it in accordance with academic rules, no matter where they are located.
The design follows the design shown by Sumaxtono meaning to Srihadi (Arts students FT-UI, Bandung Force 1952) in 1952. Prof. KRHT H. Srihadi Soedarsono Adhikoesoemo, M.A. - who is also the creator of the symbol of Bandung Institute of Technology - not knowing when and who endorse the UI symbol. What is certain is that the book covers University of Indonesia, Faculty of Engineering, Washington: Plan lessons for Year 1952-1953 (Printing AID, Bandung, 120 pp.) using the symbol of the University of Indonesia for the first time such as those made by Sumaxtono (without frame pentagon).
The following tree branches and buds symbolize the tree of knowledge with the branches of science, while the bud is a time to bloom and become a new branch of science. The buds will continue to blossom over the main tree is alive. Thus, Sumaxtono would like to state that branches of science will evolve according to the needs and progress of the age.
Makara which symbolizes the flow of water that poured out in all directions. Meaning given Sumaxtono is the University of Indonesia as a source of knowledge, will produce graduates who are intelligent, skilled and pious, virtuous, and personality, as well as being open, responsive to changes and advances in science and technology and the problems faced by society, and able to resolve it in accordance with academic rules, no matter where they are located.
The design follows the design shown by Sumaxtono meaning to Srihadi (Arts students FT-UI, Bandung Force 1952) in 1952. Prof. KRHT H. Srihadi Soedarsono Adhikoesoemo, M.A. - who is also the creator of the symbol of Bandung Institute of Technology - not knowing when and who endorse the UI symbol. What is certain is that the book covers University of Indonesia, Faculty of Engineering, Washington: Plan lessons for Year 1952-1953 (Printing AID, Bandung, 120 pp.) using the symbol of the University of Indonesia for the first time such as those made by Sumaxtono (without frame pentagon).
