Sanata Dharma University, Private university in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Sanata Dharma University is a private institution with multiple campuses spread across Yogyakarta, located in the districts of Depok and Sleman. The university offers study programs through eight undergraduate schools and seven graduate departments.
The institution was founded on October 20, 1955 by the Society of Jesus as a teacher training college with four departments including Education and English. Over the decades, it expanded into a larger institution with broader academic offerings.
The name draws from Sanskrit, combining "Sanatana" meaning eternal with "Dharma" referring to natural law. These concepts shape how the institution presents itself and the principles that guide its academic community.
The university has partnership agreements with numerous Indonesian institutions and international universities. The distributed locations across different districts mean that visiting specific facilities may require planning ahead.
The institution runs a Service Learning Program that includes international exchange activities with partner universities in Southeast Asia. Students engage in community-based projects that extend beyond classroom instruction.
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