West Sulawesi University
West Sulawesi University (Indonesian: Universitas Sulawesi Barat, abbreviated as UNSULBAR) is a public university based in Majene, West Sulawesi.[1][2]
History[edit]
UNSULBAR was one of the first universities created after the West Sulawesi province was created in 2004, though the university itself was founded in 2007. UNSULBAR was originally a private university, though by 2013 it became a public university.[2][3]
Logo and philosophy[edit]
UNSULBAR's logo consists of several elements, each with its own meaning:
- Five lotus flower petals, where the number refers to Pancasila while the flower itself refers to an open personality and holistic nature.
- Coconut tree, referring to the existence of UNSULBAR that provides service for humanity and nature.
- An opened book, referring to scientific knowledge that highlights the importance of rationality, honesty, objectivity, as well as truth and justice.
- Open sea, referring to transformation, challenge, the breadth of ideas to achieve scientific knowledge excellence.
- Seven pillars, referring to the fourteen historical kingdoms of Mandar (West Sulawesi), seven on the river's upstream, and the remaining on the river's downstream.
- Sun, in reference to UNSULBAR's meaning to society.
- Star, in reference to God and loyalty to the nation.[4]
Academics[edit]
Faculties[edit]
UNSULBAR has six faculties, and 18 study programs, as described in the following:
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry[edit]
Forestry
Faculty of Health Science
Nursing
Faculty of Economics[edit]
Accounting
Management
Faculty of Engineering[edit]
Civil Engineering
Informatics Engineering
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences[edit]
Mathematical Science
Faculty of Social Sciences and Politics
Law
International Relations
Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries[edit]
Animal Husbandry
Aquaculture
Faculty of Teaching and Education Science[edit]
Mathematics Education
Biology Education
English Education
Ranking[edit]
UNSULBAR is ranked 130th amongst all Indonesian universities according to Webometrics’ 2021 Report.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Universitas Sulawesi Barat - Info Pendaftaran, Akreditasi hingga Biaya | Quipper Campus". campus.quipper.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ a b c "Sejarah | Official Site Universitas Sulawesi Barat". Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ "Universitas Sulawesi Barat Resmi Jadi PTN". Republika Online (in Indonesian). 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ "Lambang | Official Site Universitas Sulawesi Barat". Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ "Indonesia | Ranking Web of Universities: Webometrics ranks 30000 institutions". www.webometrics.info. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
