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Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya is widely recognized as one of Indonesia’s premier private higher education institutions, particularly renowned for its excellence in medicine, psychology, business administration, and education. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its strong commitment to ethical leadership and community service, deeply integrated into its curriculum through the values of *Kristiani, Unggul, Profesional, dan Peduli* (Christian, Outstanding, Professional, and Caring). For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment facilitated by its dedicated International Office, which manages student exchanges, cultural integration programs, and administrative support. While many undergraduate courses are conducted in Indonesian, the institution increasingly offers English-taught modules, specialized international classes, and inbound mobility programs designed to foster cross-cultural collaboration in the heart of Jakarta.
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Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia (Indonesian: Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya, abbreviated as Unika Atma Jaya), also known as Atma Jaya University or Atma Jaya, is an institute of higher learning in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was founded by the Atma Jaya Foundation on 1 June 1960. Atma Jaya has three campuses in Jakarta metropolitan area, in which the main campus is located in Semanggi, South Jakarta. The second campus, the center for health development, is located in Pluit, North Jakarta, next to its teaching hospital, Atma Jaya Hospital. The new campus is located in Tangerang, Banten (also called BSD Campus), and is planned to be the main campus for undergraduate students. According to a survey by GlobeAsia Magazine in 2008 Atma Jaya was ranked third among all private universities in Indonesia. The survey of Tempo magazine from 2005 to 2007 put Atma Jaya in the top ten best universities in Indonesia. The General Directorate of Higher Education categorizes Atma Jaya in 50 Promising Indonesian Universities out of 2864 higher education institutions in Indonesia. Since 2008...
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