Satya Wacana Christian University facts for kids
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Indonesian: Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)
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Former name
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Indonesian Christian College for Teacher Education |
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| Motto | Indonesian: Menyegani Tuhan adalah pangkal pengetahuan |
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Motto in English
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Reverence for The Eternal is the first thing in knowledge |
| Type | Private University |
| Established | 1956 |
| 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 |
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Religious affiliation
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Protestant |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Intiyas Utami, S.E., M.Si., Ak |
| First Rector | Dr. (HC) O. Notohamidjojo, S.H. |
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Academic staff
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490 |
| Students | ±15,156 (fall 2019) |
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Salatiga
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7°19′11″S 110°29′55″E / 7.31975°S 110.498583°E |
| Chairman of Senate | Prof. Daniel D. Kameo, Ph.D. |
| Colors | Gold |
| Website | www.uksw.edu |
Satya Wacana Christian University, also known as UKSW, is a private university. It is located in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia. The name "Satya Wacana" comes from an old language called Sanskrit. It means "Faithful to the Word" or "Word of God." UKSW has several campuses spread out across the city of Salatiga.
A Look Back in Time
Satya Wacana Christian University started on November 30, 1956. It was first called the College for Christian Teachers (PTPGKI). Nine church groups in Indonesia helped create it.
When it first opened, students could study five main subjects. These included Teaching, History, English, Law, and Economics. A few years later, on July 17, 1959, its name changed. It became the Christian Faculty of Teaching and Education Indonesia (FKIP-KI). Then, on December 5, 1959, it officially became Satya Wacana Christian University.
What You Can Study
The university offers many different courses for students. It has 14 main departments, called faculties. You can choose from many programs to get a degree.
- Diploma Courses: These are shorter programs, usually lasting about three or four years. They teach practical skills for specific jobs.
- Undergraduate Courses: These are also called Bachelor's degrees. There are 39 different subjects you can study.
- Graduate Courses: If you want to study more after your Bachelor's degree, you can take a Master's program. There are 10 of these.
- Postgraduate Courses: These are the highest level of study, called Doctoral programs. There are 3 of these for advanced research.
Some of the many interesting subjects you can study include:
- Agriculture and Business
- Biology and Biology Education
- Economics and Accounting
- Computer and Electronics Engineering
- Information Technology and Design
- Health Sciences, like Nursing and Nutrition
- Law
- Language and Arts, like English and Music
- Psychology
- Science and Math, like Chemistry and Physics
- Social and Communication Studies
- Teaching and Education
- Theology
- Interdisciplinary Studies, like Tourism
Working with Others
Satya Wacana Christian University works with many other schools and groups. These partners are from different countries around the world. This helps students and teachers learn new things. It also helps them share ideas with people globally.
Here are some of the places UKSW works with:
- Universidade Da Paz
- Mennonite Central Committee
- University of Glasgow
- Valparaiso University
- Christian University of Thailand
- Chang Jung Christian University
- Arizona State University
- Beloit College
- Luther Seminary
- St. Olaf College
- Griffith University
- Southern Cross University
- University of Western Sydney
- Charles Darwin University
- Passau University
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Ateneo de Manila University
- Chung Yuan Christian University
- Australian National University
- Queensland University of Technology
