Duta Wacana Christian University (DWCU) or Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) is a private university in Yogyakarta, central of Java island, Indonesia. "Duta Wacana" in Sanskrit conveys an approximate meaning of being 'an ambassador for knowledge' or 'a messenger of the word'.[1]

According to Webometrics World Universities' Ranking on the Web 2007, DWCU is ranked at 89th place among Southeast Asian universities.

DWCU is one of the 15 Indonesian universities in the SAP University Partnership Program.

History

Main Building

A fusion of two theological academies – Jogjakarta Theological Academy, Yogyakarta and Balewijoto Theological School, Malang – on 31 October 1962, become the Duta Wacana Theological School. This school later became a university, with the name changed to the present Duta Wacana Christian University in 1985.

The Duta Wacana Christian University was established and run by the Foundation of Christian High Education of Duta Wacana.

Accreditation

Accreditation = A
National Accreditation Board of Higher Education (BAN-PT) – Directory of Study Program.[2] Queried with keyword "Duta Wacana", polished and translated.

No. Region Level University Name Study Program No. SK SK year Rank Score Expired Date
1 05 S1 Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta Theology 004 2015 A 375 2020
2 05 S1 Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta Architecture 022 2005 A 373.66 2010-12-08
3 05 S1 Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta Management 024 2005 A 369.71 2010-12-27
4 05 S1 Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta Informatics 022 2005 B 333.89 2010-12-08
5 05 S1 Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta Biology 004 2006 A 370.72 2011-06-01
6 05 S1 Duta Wacana Christian University, Yogyakarta Accountancy 005 2006 B 350.47 2011-06-15
Library gate

Faculties and departments

  • Theology Faculty
  • Business Faculty
    • Management Department
    • Accounting Department
  • Faculty of Architecture and Design
    • Architecture Department
    • Product Design Department
  • Faculty of Information Technology
    • Informatics Department
    • Information System Department
  • Faculty of Biotechnology
    • Environmental Biology Department

Gallery

  • Corridor
    Corridor
  • Bamboo art in atrium
    Bamboo art in atrium
  • Auditorium
    Auditorium
  • Front side
    Front side

References

  1. ^ "Duta Wacana and Mission in a Religiously Plural Context: A Reflection, by E.G. Singgih" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2007.
  2. ^ National Accreditation Board Of Higher Education (BAN-PT) - Directory of Study Program

External links

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