ITS was born with the breath of educating the Indonesian people in the field of science and technology to foster national development. Presently, in its 58th year, ITS has become one of the most respected universities in the country. By breaking the boundaries between disciplines and moving towards an interdisciplinary era, technological innovation will remain to be produced by ITS people.

As a country that isn't unfamiliar with disasters, Indonesian people require to learn a lot from nature. ITS researchers never stop doing research and community service to support disaster mitigation efforts. Ranging from geological disasters, exploding anthropogenic activities, to global climate change impacts for the future. All academic communities and the general public can take part in realizing ITS as a disaster-aware campus.