Satya Wacana Christian University
Satya Wacana Christian University (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana), abbreviated as 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.
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Satya Wacana Christian University
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- Satya Wacana Christian University (SWCU)
- Founded
- 1956
- Headquarters
- Indonesia
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Satya Wacana Christian University (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana), abbreviated as 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.
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• Name — Satya Wacana Christian University (SWCU) • Native Name — Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW) • Former Names — Indonesian Christian College for Teacher Education • Affiliations — Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia, Wira Wacana Christian University, Bina Darma Foundation • Religious Affiliation — Protestant • Motto — Menyegani Tuhan adalah pangkal pengetahuan • Motto Eng — Reverence for The Eternal is the first thing in knowledge • Type — Private University • Founders — Rev. B. Probowinoto, Rev. Tan Ik Hay, S.M.A. Pasariboe, Jac van der Waals • Head Label — First Rector • Head — Dr. (HC) O. Notohamidjojo, S.H. • Free Label — Chairman of Senate • Free — Prof. Daniel D. Kameo, Ph.D. • Rector — Prof. Dr. Intiyas Utami, S.E., M.Si., Ak • Students — ±15,156 (fall 2019) • Academic Staff — 490 • Colors — Gold • City — Salatiga • State — Central Java • Country — Indonesia • Website — www.uksw.edu
History
History
SWCU was established as the College for Christian Teachers (PTPGKI) on November 30, 1956, 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.
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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. • No. Number — Faculty — Department — Grade (Degree) • 1 — Faculty of Agriculture and Business — Agrotechnology — Bachelor • Agribusiness • Agriculture Science — Master • 2 — Faculty of Biology — Biology — Bachelor • Biology Education • Biology — Master • 3 — Faculty of Economics and Business — Secretary — 3-year Associate Program • Management — Bachelor • Economics Sciences • Accounting • Management — Master • Accounting • Management — Doctorate • 4 — Faculty of Electronics and Computer Engineering — Computer engineering — Bachelor • Electronics engineering • 5 — Faculty of Information Technology — Accounting information system — 3-year Associate Program • Information technology • Computer education — Bachelor • Library science • Public relations • Information technology • Information system • Visual communication design • Information system — Master • 6 — Faculty of Health Science — Nursing education — Bachelor • Nutrition Education • Physical education, health and recreation • Food Technology • 7 — Faculty of Law — Law — Bachelor • Master • 8 — Faculty of Language and Arts — English language education — Bachelor • Master • English literature — Bachelor • Music • 9 — Faculty of Psychology — Psychology — Bachelor • Psychological Science — Master • 10 — Faculty of Science and Mathematics — Chemistry — Bachelor • Math • Physics • Physics education • 11 — Faculty of Social and Communication Studies — Communication Education — Bachelor • International relations • Sociology • 12 — Faculty of Teaching and Education — Guidance and Counseling — Bachelor • Pancasila and Civic education • History • Economics education • Math • Primary education — Bachelor • Master • Early childhood education — Bachelor • Educational Administration — Master • 13 — Faculty of Theology — Theological Sciences — Bachelor • Sociology of religion — Master • Doctorate • 14 — Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies — Tourist attraction — 4-year Associate Program • Development Studies — Master • Doctorate
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Collaboration
SWCU collaborates with the following foreign tertiary educational institutions: • Universidade Da Paz • Mennonite Central Committee • University of Glasgow • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America • Kwansei Gakuin University • Valparaiso University • Christian University of Thailand • East Timor Democratic Republic • Chang Jung Christian University • World Links Education Pty Ltd • Omron • Arizona State University • Beloit College • Luther Seminary • St. Olaf College • Griffith University • Southern Cross University • University of Western Sydney • Charles Darwin University • Seagate Technology • Mennonite Church in the Netherlands • Christelijke Hogesschol-Leeuwarden • Educate Facultiet Amsterdam (Amsterdam Faculty of Education) • Presbyterian Church in Ireland • Passau University • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Ateneo de Manila University • Chung Yuan Christian University • Hyugo University Mobility in Asia Pacific • The Presbyterian Church of Korea • Australian National University • World Links Education Pty Ltd • Queensland University of Technology • Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indonesia • National University of East Timor
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Satya Wacana Christian University established.
1956
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