Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM)

Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) is a leading state university located in Banjarmasin and Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan. Founded on September 1, 1958, ULM is the oldest and largest university in South Kalimantan, with a solid reputation for developing science, technology, arts, and culture. Its tropical wetland environment characterizes it. As a higher education institution accredited by BAN-PT (National Accreditation Board for Higher Education), ULM manages 11 faculties covering a wide range of disciplines, from Medicine, Engineering, and Agriculture to Economics and Business, and Social and Political Sciences. With over 35,000 active students and approximately 1,636 lecturers, ULM has become a reference for higher education in Kalimantan and Eastern Indonesia.

ULM's strength lies in its focus on developing wetland ecosystem-based research and innovation. South Kalimantan's geographical characteristics, dominated by wetlands, make ULM a unique and strategic center for developing solutions for wetland environmental management, tropical agriculture, and biodiversity. ULM's various study centers and research laboratories have published internationally in journals that advance global knowledge of wetland ecosystems. ULM's vision is to become a leading, internationally competitive university with an entrepreneurial character rooted in wetland environments. To realize this vision, ULM carries out a mission that includes implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education (TRIDHARMA) that is high-quality, accountable, and relevant to community needs. ULM is also committed to developing a professional, transparent, and independent governance system based on the principles of good university governance.

In academic terms, ULM continues to enhance learning quality through the Independent Learning Campus (MBKM) curriculum, which encourages diverse learning experiences, including internships, student exchanges, humanitarian projects, and entrepreneurship. ULM graduates are expected to possess the "Wasaka" (Waja Sampai Kaputing) character, reflecting resilience, tenacity, and high integrity. ULM is also actively building collaborative networks with various educational institutions and industries at the regional, national, and international levels. These strategic partnerships include student and lecturer exchange programs, collaborative research, and the development of joint study programs with leading universities in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Supporting facilities at ULM continue to be modernized, including a digital library, international-standard laboratories, a teaching hospital, and an innovation center and business incubator that support student entrepreneurship development. ULM's expansive campus in Banjarbaru also features a variety of sports facilities and ample student activities. Through its commitment to academic excellence, innovative wetland-based research, and the development of high-quality graduates, Lambung Mangkurat University continues to be a driving force in advancing higher education in Kalimantan and Indonesia, while also contributing significantly to scientific advancement and the welfare of society.