Satya Wacana Christian University

Satya Wacana Christian University
(SWCU)

Indonesian: Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)
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
Established	1956; 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 Rector	Dr. (HC) O. Notohamidjojo, S.H.
Academic staff	490
Students	±15,156 (fall 2019)
Location	Salatiga , Central Java , Indonesia 7.31975°S 110.498583°E / -7.31975; 110.498583
Chairman of Senate	Prof. Daniel D. Kameo, Ph.D.
Colors	Gold
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

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.	Faculty	Department	Grade (Degree)
1	Faculty of Agriculture and Business	Agrotechnology	Bachelor
		Agribusiness
		Agriculture Science	Master
2	Faculty of Biology	Biology	Bachelor
		Biology Education
		Biology	Master
3	Faculty of Economics and Business	Secretary	3-year Associate Program
		Management	Bachelor
		Economics Sciences
		Accounting
		Management	Master
		Accounting
		Management	Doctor
4	Faculty of Electronics and Computer Engineering	Computer engineering	Bachelor
		Electronics engineering
5	Faculty of Information Technology	Accounting information system	3-year Associate Program
		Information technology
		Computer education	Bachelor
		Library science
		Public relations
		Information technology
		Information system
		Visual communication design
		Information system	Master
6	Faculty of Health Science	Nursing education	Bachelor
		Nutrition Education
		Physical education, health and recreation
		Food Technology
7	Faculty of Law	Law	Bachelor
			Master
8	Faculty of Language and Arts	English language education	Bachelor
			Master
		English literature	Bachelor
		Music
9	Faculty of Psychology	Psychology	Bachelor
		Psychological Science	Master
10	Faculty of Science and Mathematics	Chemistry	Bachelor
		Math
		Physics
		Physics education
11	Faculty of Social and Communication Studies	Communication Education	Bachelor
		International relations
		Sociology
12	Faculty of Teaching and Education	Guidance and Counseling	Bachelor
		Pancasila and Civic education
		History
		Economics education
		Math
		Primary education	Bachelor
			Master
		Early childhood education	Bachelor
		Educational Administration	Master
13	Faculty of Theology	Theological Sciences	Bachelor
		Sociology of religion	Master
			Doctor
14	Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies	Tourist attraction	4-year Associate Program
		Development Studies	Master
			Doctor

Collaboration

SWCU collaborates with the following foreign tertiary educational institutions:

• Universidade Da Paz
• Mennonite Central Committee
• University of Glasgow
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
• Kwansei Gakuin University
• Valparaiso University
• Christian University of Thailand
• East Timor Democratic Republic
• Chang Jung Christian University
• World Links Education Pty Ltd
• Omron
• Arizona State University
• Beloit College
• Luther Seminary
• St. Olaf College
• Griffith University
• Southern Cross University
• University of Western Sydney
• Charles Darwin University
• Seagate Technology
• Mennonite Church in the Netherlands
• Christelijke Hogesschol-Leeuwarden
• Educate Facultiet Amsterdam (Amsterdam Faculty of Education)
• Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Passau University
• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Ateneo de Manila University
• Chung Yuan Christian University
• Hyugo University Mobility in Asia Pacific
• The Presbyterian Church of Korea
• Australian National University
• World Links Education Pty Ltd
• Queensland University of Technology
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indonesia
• National University of East Timor^[4]

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.

External links

• Official website
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering founding history