History

The Faculty of Marine and Fisheries (FKP) is the youngest faculty at Udayana University (UNUD), established on October 10, 2011, through the Rector's Decree No. 680/UN.14/HK/2011 regarding the establishment of the Faculty of Marine and Fisheries at Udayana University. FKP was founded with the goal of ensuring equal access to education, improving quality, and enhancing the relevance and efficiency of educational management to address challenges at local, national, and global levels.

As a higher education institution, FKP plays a critical role in the development of Science and Technology (S&T) in the fields of marine and fisheries. The faculty is also focused on preparing human resources who are competent and academically proficient in marine and fisheries sciences, in line with Indonesia’s vision as a maritime nation and its contribution to national development.

At the time of its establishment, FKP initially offered only one program, the Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science, which was formalized through the establishment decree No. 47/E/O/2012 on February 3, 2012. Later, in 2013, FKP received operational approval to open the Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries Resource Management, through decree No. 81/E/O/2013, issued on April 12, 2013.

With significant growth, by 2024, FKP is home to approximately 750 students and 40 teaching staff. This growth is also reflected in the development of faculty expertise. As part of its ongoing advancement, in 2024, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology granted operational approval for two new programs: the Bachelor’s Degree in Aquaculture (Decree No. 629/E/O/2024) and the Master’s Degree in Marine Science (Decree No. 659/E/O/2024). This expansion highlights FKP's commitment to broadening its academic offerings and enhancing the quality of education at the international level.