Satya Wacana Christian University

Satya Wacana Christian University (Indonesian: Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana), abbreviated as 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.

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

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