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Universitas Amikom Yogyakarta, formerly STMIK AMIKOM Yogyakarta, is a leading private university in Indonesia renowned for its strong focus on Information Technology, Computer Science, and Creative Industries. It is particularly known for fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within the digital economy, often dubbed the "Entrepreneurial Campus." For international students, Amikom offers various exchange programs and short courses, with support provided by its dedicated International Office which assists with academic and administrative needs. While the primary language of instruction is Indonesian, the university actively engages in international collaborations and provides resources to support a diverse student body. Its distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on producing graduates who are not just skilled professionals but also successful entrepreneurs in the tech and creative sectors.
Background
The University of AMIKOM Yogyakarta is a private IT college in Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The college was established on December 29, 1992, under the auspices of the Yogyakarta AMIKOM Foundation. It has 2 diploma programs, 13 undergraduate programs, and 1 postgraduate program; all are accredited. The university concentrates on efforts to become the world's leading university in the field of the creative economy based on entrepreneurship. The university currently has more than 11,000 active students, and has more than 3,000 new students every year. The university also runs commercial businesses, such as television channels, radio channels, 2D & 3D animation film production for cinema and television, software design and development, internet connection services, TV and outdoor advertising, computer skills training, education/IT/creative economy consulting, and animated film marketing network. This commercial company provides students with opportunities for internships. The university claims to produce 'graduates with global quality, productive, innovative, entrepreneurial, professional, especially in computer...
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