Satya Wacana Christian University

Satya Wacana Christian University, or Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW), is a private university located in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia. The name itself is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "Faithful to the Word / Word of God". UKSW's campuses are spread all-around Salatiga.

Satya Wacana Christian University
Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)
TypePrivate
Established1956
FounderOeripan Notohamidjojo
RectorNeil Rupidara
Location
Salatiga
,
Central Java
,
Indonesia
Websitewww.uksw.edu

History

UKSW was established as the College for Christian Teachers (PTPGKI) on November 30, 1956, owned by 9 Indonesian church synods. At the time of inception there were 5 studies: Teaching & Education, History, English, Law, and Economics. On July 17, 1959 PTPGKI changed to Christian Faculty of Teaching and Education Indonesia (FKIP-KI) and on December 5, 1959 FKIP-KI was christened as Satya Wacana Christian University.

Programs offered

The university has of 14 faculties providing 4 diplomas courses, 39 undergraduate courses, 10 graduate courses and 3 postgraduate courses. Some graduate and postgraduate courses are managed by the separate postgraduate program.

Collaboration

SWCU collaborates with the following foreign tertiary educational institutions:

References
  1. http://www.uksw.edu/en.php/tentang/kerjasama

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