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About the programme
A doctoral (S3) programme at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Lampung, established in 2020 and accredited “Very Good” by BAN-PT.
History and distinction
The programme was established by Decree of the Minister of Education and Culture No. 764/M/2020 of 24 August 2020 and admitted its first students that year. It is the only doctoral programme in development studies at a public university in Lampung Province.
Lampung is where national social integration began: Indonesia's first transmigration started in Gedong Tataan in 1905. Inter-ethnic interaction and environmental adaptation in development distinguish the programme, which combines government studies, communication, sociology, business administration, public administration and international relations with a focus on social engineering.
Vision and mission
To be a doctoral programme in development studies that excels in scholarly development and interdisciplinary, transformative innovation with a global reputation for sustainable development.
Source: Doctoral Programme in Development Studies Curriculum Document 2025.
Core values
All education at PDSP rests on the core values of Universitas Lampung in its 2025–2029 strategic plan.
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Unity and interdisciplinary collaboration
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Mentoring and developing individual potential
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Scientific honesty and research ethics
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A culture of research and new solutions
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Resilience in a changing (VUCA) world
Programme leadership
Coordinator, Doctoral Programme in Development Studies
By Decree of the BAN-PT Executive Board Director No. 4331/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/D/X/2023.
Admission, academic orientation and graduation are coordinated with the Universitas Lampung Graduate School.
pasca.unila.ac.idProgramme data
Students per cohort, doctoral graduates and the alumni tracer study from Universitas Lampung's official systems.
PDSP in numbers
Since its first graduate in March 2024, PDSP has produced 27 doctors. 2026 saw the most promotions (16 doctors).
The first 2020 cohort: 11 of 14 students have graduated. Estimated median time to degree: 4.0 years.
See the full infographic90 students have enrolled since 2020; 62 are active. The 2026 cohort is the largest with 34 new students.
Classes run every Saturday in two groups; admission opens in three waves a year.
See the full infographic13 professors and 16 doctoral lecturers from across FISIP teach and supervise dissertations.
Promotor with the most graduates: Yulianto (5 doctors).
See the full infographicOf 11 alumni in the tracer study, 90.9% were employed before graduating, earning IDR 10.3 million a month on average; 90.9% relevant say their work matches their field.
See the full infographicSources: Universitas Lampung SIAKADU and myUnila, official programme channels; updated 31 October 2026
Network
Education, research and community-service partnerships recorded in the accreditation self-evaluation report (2022).
Croatia · online summer school 2021
Thailand · joint research and training
Vietnam · joint research and training
Malaysia · guest lectures
United Kingdom · guest lectures
Asia-Pacific · research on the pandemic's social impact
