Science education in Indonesia began in the Dutch colonial period in the 19th century.
In 2021, Indonesia was included in the top five countries with the highest number of scientific publications in Southeast Asia.
In 2020, Indonesia ranked 62nd in the world in terms of the quality of science education according to QS World University Rankings.
One of the popular science education programs in Indonesia is the National Science Olympiad (OSN), which is held every year for high school students.
Indonesia also has several well -known universities that offer science study programs, such as the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and Gadjah Mada University (UGM).
Since 2013, Indonesia has adopted the 2013 curriculum which emphasizes more interactive and applicative learning.
Indonesia is also active in research and development of science, especially in agriculture, information technology, and renewable energy.
Science education in Indonesia also includes lessons about the environment and conservation of nature.
Indonesia has several interesting science museums, such as the Bandung Geology Museum and the Bogor Zoolology Museum.
Some famous science figures from Indonesia include Prof. Dr. Bambang Purwanto, a physicist and Chancellor of Gadjah Mada University, and Prof. Dr. Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, a Biologist and Governor of DIY.