Universitas Pattimura (UP)

University of Pattimura is a public university in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia. It was established on April 23, 1963. Its current rector is F. Leiwakabessy. Universitas Pattimura, abbreviated as Unpatti, is the oldest public university in Maluku Province, Indonesia, headquartered in Poka, Ambon City. The institution officially became a public university on 1 August 1962 based on the Decree of the Minister of Higher Education and Science (PTIP) Number 99 of 1962, and was later formally established under the name Universitas Pattimura through Presidential Decree Number 66 of 1963 on 23 April 1963. Since the end of 2023, Universitas Pattimura has been led by Prof. Dr. Fredy Leiwakabessy, M.Pd. as Rector for the 2023–2027 term.