"Universitas Airlangga The history of Universitas Airlangga, abbreviated as UNAIR, originated from the origin of the educational institutions Nederlands Indische Artsen School (NIAS) and School Tot Opleiding van Indische Tandartsen (STOVIT), established by the Dutch East Indies government in 1913 and 1928, respectively. Universitas Airlangga was officially opened on November 10, 1954, coinciding with the 9th anniversary of Heroes' Day, by the first President of Indonesia Dr. Ir. Soekarno with Government Regulation No. 57/1954. . UNAIR is one of the best educational institutions at the national level and has a global reputation in providing education, research and community service in the fields of health science, natural/life science, social-humanities science, and engineering sciences. UNAIR has sixteen (16) Faculties and one (1) Postgraduate School that manages 174 study programs at various levels and pathways including academic, vocational, and specialist programs."