Universitas Cenderawasih

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Universitas Cenderawasih (UNCEN) is a leading public university in Eastern Indonesia, renowned for its focus on regional development, social sciences, and natural sciences pertinent to Papua. Academically, it is best known for programs in Social and Political Sciences, Education, Law, and Public Health, often incorporating local contexts and challenges. While primarily serving Indonesian students, UNCEN engages in international collaborations and exchanges, typically managed through its international relations office, though dedicated English-taught programs are limited. International students seeking a unique experience will find opportunities to engage with the rich biodiversity and diverse cultures of Papua, supported by administrative assistance for their stay. Its most distinctive characteristic is its unparalleled location, providing a unique academic lens into the ecological and socio-cultural landscape of the Papua region.

Background

Cenderawasih University (Indonesian: Universitas Cenderawasih) is a university in Jayapura, Papua province, Indonesia. The university is the leading educational institution in the province. The university has faculties in economics, law, teacher training and education, medical, engineering, and social and political science. Until 2002 the university had a faculty of agricultural sciences at Manokwari, which was then separated to form the Universitas Negeri Papua. The university is divided into two areas: mainly the "Kampus lama" (old campus) which is in the Jayapura suburb of Abepura and the "Kampus baru" (new campus) which is in the hillside of Waena valley. In 2021 it appointed the first woman, Marlina Flassy, to a deanship in its history. Flassy, an anthropologist, was appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, and is also the first indigenous Papuan to hold the position.

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