Petra Christian University
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About Petra Christian University
According to Wikipedia, Petra Christian University, commonly abbreviated as PCU is a major private Christian university the oldest and largest in Indonesia, located in Wonocolo District in Surabaya, East Java - Indonesia. It was established in 1961, founded by PPPK Petra, an educational Christian based in Surabaya which established in 1951. The Petra name itself is taken from the Greek language that translates as coral reef or rock. It is Indonesia's best private university in the 2018-2021 QS World University Rankings and stands out as the only private university in Indonesia to make the top 10.
What Is Petra Christian University Known For?
Petra Christian University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Education
- Business
- Computer Science
- Political Science
- History
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- Medical
- Philosophy
- Communications
- Literature
- Law
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology
- Biology
Petra Christian University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Petra Christian University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Petra Christian University ranks #2474 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Petra Christian University ranks #3825 worldwide for influence in Education.
Petra Christian University ranks #4453 worldwide for influence in Business.
Petra Christian University ranks #2163 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Petra Christian University ranks #5887 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Petra Christian University ranks #5488 worldwide for influence in History.
Petra Christian University ranks #5157 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Petra Christian University ranks #3893 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesPetra Christian University ranks #8716 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Petra Christian University ranks #4415 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesPetra Christian University ranks #9192 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Petra Christian University ranks #8820 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Petra Christian University ranks #9906 worldwide for influence in Law.
Petra Christian University ranks #8035 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Petra Christian University ranks #5326 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesPetra Christian University ranks #10617 worldwide for influence in Biology.
