The Shared History of TU Delft and Bandung Institute of Technology
Abel Streefland (TU Delft - Academic Heritage, History and Art)
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Abstract
In 2020, the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia, is celebrating its centenary. This essay offers deeper insight into the founding of ITB and the historical relationship between Delft University of Technology and its Indonesian counterpart. It breaks down several myths concerning the establishment of the school in Bandung and also provides an overview of the main actors involved.