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
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.
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