West Sulawesi University

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West Sulawesi University (Indonesian: Universitas Sulawesi Barat, abbreviated as UNSULBAR) is a public university based in Majene, West Sulawesi. [1] [2]

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History

UNSULBAR was one of the first universities created after the West Sulawesi province was created in 2004, though the university itself was founded in 2007. UNSULBAR was originally a private university, though by 2013 it became a public university. [2] [3]

Logo and philosophy

UNSULBAR's logo consists of several elements, each with its own meaning:

  1. Five lotus flower petals, where the number refers to Pancasila while the flower itself refers to an open personality and holistic nature.
  2. Coconut tree, referring to the existence of UNSULBAR that provides service for humanity and nature.
  3. An opened book, referring to scientific knowledge that highlights the importance of rationality, honesty, objectivity, as well as truth and justice.
  4. Open sea, referring to transformation, challenge, the breadth of ideas to achieve scientific knowledge excellence.
  5. Seven pillars, referring to the fourteen historical kingdoms of Mandar (West Sulawesi), seven on the river's upstream, and the remaining on the river's downstream.
  6. Sun, in reference to UNSULBAR's meaning to society.
  7. Star, in reference to God and loyalty to the nation. [4]

Academics

Faculties

UNSULBAR has six faculties, and 18 study programs, as described in the following:

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

Agribusiness

Forestry

Faculty of Health Science

Nursing

Faculty of Economics

Accounting

Management

Faculty of Engineering

Civil Engineering

Informatics Engineering

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Mathematical Science

Faculty of Social Sciences and Politics

Law

International Relations

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries

Animal Husbandry

Aquaculture

Faculty of Teaching and Education Science

Mathematics Education

Biology Education

English Education

Physics Education. [1] [2]

Ranking

UNSULBAR is ranked 130th amongst all Indonesian universities according to Webometrics’ 2021 Report. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Universitas Sulawesi Barat - Info Pendaftaran, Akreditasi hingga Biaya | Quipper Campus". campus.quipper.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  2. 1 2 3 "Sejarah | Official Site Universitas Sulawesi Barat" . Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  3. "Universitas Sulawesi Barat Resmi Jadi PTN". Republika Online (in Indonesian). 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
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  5. "Indonesia | Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions". www.webometrics.info. Retrieved 2021-02-22.

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