Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is located in the north part of Bandung, the capital city of West Java province; a city famous for its relatively cool and pleasant climate. A simple account of the city of Bandung prior to the establishment of ITB Campus seems to be necessary to illustrate the atmosphere of the land of Parahyangan at the time. Bandung was previously a small village in Parahyangan. The name "Parahyangan", originates from Sundanese meaning the land of gods, which probably refers to the north of present day Bandung in the Tangkuban Perahu Mountain area.
Since the issuance of Sugar Law and Agricultural Law by the Dutch parliament in 1870, the population of Bandung had grown rapidly. Investments were growing, as well as plantation activities. The name Bandung gained fame as a plantation region of West Java and has been increasingly growing.
It is not very difficult to find accommodation in Bandung. Students usually live in small apartments, the quality of which varies according to the rental amount. Several students also find housing in nearby same-gender student dormitories.
Today, Bandung, the capital of West Java, is often described as a city of education. In and around Bandung there are three state universities, and many private ones.
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