Petra Christian University is a private Christian university located in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. It was founded in 1961 by the Petra Christian Education and Teaching Association, which itself was established in 1951 to provide education from kindergarten to high school.
The campus occupies an urban area of 401,782 square metres in the Wonocolo District of Surabaya. It contains 31 buildings, each named alphabetically. In 2017, the environmentally friendly Block-Q building was completed to house the Faculty of Humanities and Creative Industry.
Campus facilities include the Petra Christian University Philharmonic Hall, which seats over 3,000.
There are also student media facilities, such as Desa Informasi Television, an extensive library with digital collections, coffeehouses, retail spaces, and open green areas used for events. The university provides shuttle services for students and staff.
Petra Christian University comprises seven faculties: Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning; Faculty of Industrial Technology; Faculty of Business and Management; Faculty of Humanities and Creative Industry; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Economics; and Faculty of Arts and Design. These faculties offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programmes, with courses ranging from engineering, architecture, and industrial technology to business, tourism, creative arts, education, and digital media.
The university maintains strong international partnerships and mobility programmes with institutions across Asia, Europe, Australia and North America, in association with the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia. Students may participate in exchange and dual-degree programmes, fostering global exposure and collaboration.
