History of Bachelor of Applied Science (4-Year Diploma) Automation Technology Engineering Diponegoro University is the oldest state university in Central Java, as a university that has been established since 1957 and has been accredited A, Diponegoro University (Undip) has a vision, mission, goals and strategic plans that are in line with the development of science and technology. One of the efforts made for the development of science and technology at Diponegoro University is by enriching and expanding educational and scientific fields in accordance with the latest technological developments. Based on Government Regulation Number: 52 of 2015 concerning Undip Statutes, Article 16 paragraph (1) states that Undip provides academic education, professional education and vocational education. For the implementation of the above government regulations and for their development, in 2016 Undip established a Vocational School based on the Decree of the Undip Chancellor No. 1250 / UN7.P / HK / 2016. The Undip Vocational School accommodates all Diploma III Programs from various Faculties at Undip. To participate and face the development of information technology, digital and automation as well as the high level of global competition marked by the industrial era 4.0, the development and improvement of the area of expertise / specialization into a study program is a strategic step. Keeping up with the times, Undip took a policy through the Vocational School to open new study programs. After going through a very selective evaluation process, the Applied Undergraduate Study Program of Automation Engineering Technology,Diponegoro University Vocational School, obtained the operating permit from Diponegoro University, in accordance with Diponegoro University Rector Decree No. 178 / UN.7.P / HK / 2017 and followed by a decree on meeting the minimum requirements for accreditation from BAN-PT No.8 / SK / BAN-PT / min-Akred / Dpl-IV / III / 2019 for the newly established study program In the 2017/2018 academic year, the Automation Engineering Technology Study Program officially accepts new students for the first time through the Independent Exam admission path.