1. Overview
The history of Ahmad Dahlan University dates back to November, 18, 1960, when IKIP ( Institute for Teacher Training and Education) Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta was established as an expansion of Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) Muhammadiyah Jakarta. It was initially designated to serve as an extension of Muammadiyah BI course established earlier in 1957, during which the BI course offered three streams namely Educational science, Civil Law and Economics.
On 19, December 1994, by the decree of the ministry of Education and Culture of the republic of indonesia number 102/DO/1994, IKIP muhammadiyah was changed into a full-fledged university and became Ahmad Dahlan University.
2. Leadership History
By adhering to the principles of Muhammadiyah Tertiary Education, the leadership succession at UAD has been running successfully. Below is a list of senior leadership who has invested a great deal of thoughts, committment and hard work in what has become of UAD at present :
1972 - 1982
H. Muhammad Wazil Azi, S.H
1982 - 1984
Drs. H. Ali Warsito
1982 - 1990
Prof. Drs.R.H.Sukirin
1990 – 1995
Prof. Dr. H. Noeng Muhadjir
During his tennure, IKIP Muhammadiyah was developed into Ahmad Dahlan University and on 19, December 1994, it was officially established as University of Ahmad Dahlan.
1995 - 1999
Prof. Dr. H. Noeng Muhadjir
1999 - 2003
Prof. Dr. H. Sugiyanto, S.U
2003 - 2007
Prof. Dr. H. Sugiyanto, S.U
2007 - 2011
Drs. H. Kasiyarno, M.Hum
2011 - 2017
Dr. H. Kasiyarno, M.Hum