Satya Wacana Christian University
| Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW) | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1956 |
| Rector | John A. Titaley |
| Location | Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia |
| Website | www.uksw.edu |
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.
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.
- Faculty of Agriculture and Business
- Faculty of Biology
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- Secretary 3-year Associate Program
- Accounting
- Economics education
- Management
- Faculty of Electronics and Computer Engineering
- Faculty of Information Technology
- Computer education
- Information system
- Information technology
- Library science
- Public relations
- Tourist attraction
- Visual communication design
- Faculty of Health Science
- Faculty of Law
- Law
- Faculty of Language and Literature
- Faculty of Performing Arts
- Music
- Faculty of Psychology
- Faculty of Science and Mathematics
- Faculty of Social and Communication Studies
- Faculty of Teaching and Education
- Guidance and Counseling
- Civics
- Economics education
- History
- Math
- Early childhood education
- Primary education
- Faculty of Theology
- Theology
- Sociology of religion
SWCU Collaboration
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