Universities in Surabaya
The name Universitas Brawijaya (Brawijaya University) was granted by the President of the Republic of Indonesia through a wire no. 258/K/61 sent on July 11, 1961. This name is derived from the title of Kings of Majapahit, a great kingdom in Indonesia from 12th to 15th centuries.
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) is a leading university in the field of science and technology in Indonesia.
The name Airlangga means "The Preserver". It was the name of an 11th century king who was knowledgeable, wise, and capable of uniting the regions in Eastern Indonesia.