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
(SWCU)
Indonesian: Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)
Emblem of SWCU
Former name
Indonesian Christian College for Teacher Education
MottoIndonesian: Menyegani Tuhan adalah pangkal pengetahuan
Motto in English
Reverence for The Eternal is the first thing in knowledge
TypePrivate University
Established1956 (1956)
FounderRev. B. Probowinoto,
Rev. Tan Ik Hay,
S.M.A. Pasariboe,
Jac van der Waals
AffiliationAssociation of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia,
Wira Wacana Christian University,
Bina Darma Foundation
Religious affiliation
Christian (Protestant)
RectorNeil Semuel Rupidara, Ph.D.
First RectorDr. (HC) O. Notohamidjojo, S.H.
Academic staff
490
Students±15,156 (fall 2019)
Location
Salatiga
,
Central Java
,
Indonesia
Chairwoman of SenateLusiawati Dewi, M.Sc.
Colors  Gold
Websitewww.uksw.edu

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 Business AgrotechnologyBachelor
Agribusiness
Agriculture ScienceMaster
2Faculty of Biology BiologyBachelor
Biology Education
BiologyMaster
3Faculty of Economics and Business Secretary3-year Associate Program
ManagementBachelor
Economics Sciences
Accounting
ManagementMaster
Accounting
ManagementDoctor
4Faculty of Electronics
and Computer Engineering		Computer engineeringBachelor
Electronics engineering
5Faculty of Information Technology Accounting information system3-year Associate Program
Information technology
Computer educationBachelor
Library science
Public relations
Information technology
Information system
Visual communication design
Information systemMaster
6Faculty of Health Science Nursing educationBachelor
Nutrition Education
Physical education,
health and recreation
Food Technology
7Faculty of LawLawBachelor
Master
8Faculty of Language and ArtsEnglish educationBachelor
English literature
Music
9Faculty of PsychologyPsychologyBachelor
Psychological ScienceMaster
10Faculty of Science and MathematicsChemistryBachelor
Math
Physics
Physics education
11Faculty of Social and
Communication Studies		 Communication EducationBachelor
International relations
Sociology
12Faculty of Teaching and Education Guidance and CounselingBachelor
History
Economics education
Math
Primary education
Early childhood education
Management of educationMaster
13Faculty of TheologyTheological SciencesBachelor
Sociology of religionMaster
Doctor
14Faculty of Interdisciplinary StudiesTourist attraction4-year Associate Program
Development StudiesMaster
Doctor

Collaboration

SWCU collaborates with the following foreign tertiary educational institutions:

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

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