Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (UAJY) is a private higher education institution founded by the familiar catholic followers and managed by Slamet Rijadi organization – Yogyakarta, supported by Saint Albert Magnus. Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta was founded in 1965, September 26th, to improve our country through education means that is globally oriented. Since August 31st, 1973, the Yogyakarta branch of Indonesia University of Catholic Atma Jaya separate itself from Indonesia University of Catholic Atma Jaya Jakarta and stand by itself.
The name Atma Jaya came from Sanskrit. Atma means spirit, and Jaya means superior or excellent. Thus, Atma Jaya means superior spirit. UAJY’s dream has always been to establish higher education based on moral values. UAJY currently has six faculties with 11 undergraduate programs and five postgraduate programs, including four international undergraduate program classes. Approximately 11,307 students are supported by six professors, 58 doctors, 206 masters, and six graduates as a permanent lecturer. Lecturers also support UAJY from specialists to professionals in their field, local and also internationally. All undergraduate and postgraduate programs have been accredited by BAN-PT (Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi national higher education accreditation organization).
The development of UAJY cannot be separated from the development of the city of Yogyakarta. With a relatively safe and peaceful environment, Yogyakarta is the most appropriate choice for high school graduate students searching for knowledge to develop their future quality of life. It is supported by relatively low living costs and supporting facilities such as books, shops, public libraries, transportation, communication, recreational place, dormitory, hospital, and many more.
UAJY is located in a strategic location that will ease the students in fulfilling their needs. Students of UAJY will be able to socialize with students from other universities with different backgrounds easily. This is the factor that will prepare the students to be able to survive in society.
Vision To be the community of Atma Jaya Yogyakarta that has an excellent spirit, inclusive and humane, and able to provide better living quality through Serviens in Lumine Veritatis (service in the light of truth).
Mission tp Provide with the development of science, technology, and professional skill that is useful for the human through excellent work in education, research, and community service with the spirit of Serviens in Lumine Veritatis (service in the light of truth).
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