Satya Wacana Christian University

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Satya Wacana Christian University
(SWCU)
Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)
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Former name
Indonesian Christian College for Teacher Education
Motto Indonesian: Menyegani Tuhan adalah pangkal pengetahuan
Motto in English
Reverence for The Eternal is the first thing in knowledge
Type Private University
Established1956;69 years ago (1956) [1] [2]
Founder Rev. B. Probowinoto,
Rev. Tan Ik Hay,
S.M.A. Pasariboe,
Jac van der Waals
Affiliation Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia,
Wira Wacana Christian University,
Bina Darma Foundation
Religious affiliation
 Protestant
Rector Prof. Dr. Intiyas Utami, S.E., M.Si., Ak [3]
First RectorDr. (HC) O. Notohamidjojo, S.H.
Academic staff
490
Students±15,156 (fall 2019)
Location
Salatiga
,
Central Java
,
Indonesia

7°19′11″S110°29′55″E / 7.31975°S 110.498583°E / -7.31975; 110.498583
Chairman of SenateProf. Daniel D. Kameo, Ph.D.
Colors   Gold
Website www.uksw.edu

Satya Wacana Christian University (Indonesian : 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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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.

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.FacultyDepartmentGrade
(Degree)
1Faculty of Agriculture and BusinessAgrotechnologyBachelor
Agribusiness
Agriculture ScienceMaster
2Faculty of BiologyBiologyBachelor
Biology Education
BiologyMaster
3Faculty of Economics and BusinessSecretary3-year Associate Program
ManagementBachelor
Economics Sciences
Accounting
ManagementMaster
Accounting
ManagementDoctorate
4Faculty of Electronics
and Computer Engineering		 Computer engineering Bachelor
Electronics engineering
5Faculty of Information TechnologyAccounting information system3-year Associate Program
Information technology
Computer education Bachelor
Library science
Public relations
Information technology
Information system
Visual communication design
Information systemMaster
6Faculty of Health Science Nursing education Bachelor
Nutrition Education
Physical education,
health and recreation
Food Technology
7Faculty of Law Law Bachelor
Master
8Faculty of Language and Arts English language education Bachelor
Master
English literature Bachelor
Music
9Faculty of Psychology Psychology Bachelor
Psychological ScienceMaster
10Faculty of Science and Mathematics Chemistry Bachelor
Math
Physics
Physics education
11Faculty of Social and
Communication Studies		 Communication Education Bachelor
International relations
Sociology
12Faculty of Teaching and Education Guidance and Counseling Bachelor
Pancasila and Civic education
History
Economics education
Math
Primary educationBachelor
Master
Early childhood education Bachelor
Educational AdministrationMaster
13Faculty of TheologyTheological SciencesBachelor
Sociology of religion Master
Doctorate
14Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies Tourist attraction 4-year Associate Program
Development StudiesMaster
Doctorate

Collaboration

SWCU collaborates with the following foreign tertiary educational institutions:

References

  1. ↑ "Sejarah UKSW" (in Indonesian). Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana. November 13, 2019. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana" (in Indonesian). PDDikti: Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Pimpinan Universitas" (in Indonesian). Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana. January 13, 2023. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  4. ↑ "SWCU Collaboration :: Satya Wacana Christian University". Archived from the original on January 28, 2012.
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