 The symbol of the university is
called Makara. It symbolizes a beringin tree with water
fountain and the head of Kala Makara (mythological
creature in Indonesia ancient decorative art) surrounded
by a pentagon. The symbol has the following meanings :
- University
of Indonesia as the source of knowledge is
symbolized by the water flowing from the head of
Kala Makara.
- University
of Indonesia as the center of the Nation's
culture is symbolized by the shell of wisdom
which accept the flowing water from the head of
Kala Makara.
- University
of Indonesia with its knowledge and culture is
dedicated for the happiness and prosperity of
Indonesia and for all mankind. This meaning is
symbolized by a beringin tree with eight branch
and seventeen leaves (17-8, Indonesia's
proclamation day). Beringin tree is chosen,
because it is known to have long lifetime and it
can give protection for those who might need it.
The symbol of
the university has golden yellow as the background color.
While FTUI's color is dark blue. You can download Makara
here.
 Black and white Makara
in GIF Format (387 x 375 pixels)
Black and white Makara
in Windows Metafile Format (zipped)
Rotating Makara in
animated GIF Format
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