Duta Wacana Christian University
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'. 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. 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. Queried with keyword "Duta Wacana", polished and translated.