Overview
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.
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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