ITB Homepage dalam Bahasa Indonesia juga tersedia. The Department of Chemistry was established in 1947, together with the establishment of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the University Indonesia. The department has an excellent record in teaching, many of the lecturers have recieved awards in teaching and offers many innovative features in teaching . Since its foundation in 1947, the department has rapidly established itself as one of Indonesia's leading Chemistry department in research.
Research funding gained by the department academics from external agencies continuously increases.
In recognition of many research strengths, the department has been chosen to host many scientist all over Indonesia to conduct joint research or training.