Petra Christian University, Surabaya

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Petra Christian University, commonly abbreviated as PCU is a major oldest and largest private Christian university in Indonesia, located in the heart of 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 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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 7°20'22"S, 112°44'17"E

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Petra Christian University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ciputra World Surabaya, Kebun Binatang Surabaya, Surabaya Town Square, Royal Plaza.

3.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ciputra World Surabaya, Surabaya
88 min walk • Ciputra World Surabaya is an emblem of modern consumer culture in the vibrant city of Surabaya, Indonesia. This sprawling shopping center, a beacon of style and luxury, offers a comprehensive shopping experience to both locals and tourists alike.
3 miN
Long-standing zoo with exotic animals
Kebun Binatang Surabaya, Surabaya
77 min walk • Kebun Binatang Surabaya, commonly known as Surabaya Zoo, stands as an enduring attraction in the vibrant city of Surabaya, Indonesia. Established in 1916, this historic zoo is among the largest and oldest zoological gardens in Southeast Asia.
3.2 miN
7°17'40"S • 112°43'48"E
Surabaya Town Square, Surabaya
81 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Karaoke
2.1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Royal Plaza, Surabaya
54 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Surabaya, Indonesia, Royal Plaza stands as a modern emblem of the city's vibrant shopping culture. This expansive shopping center, which has become a favorite destination for both locals and tourists, offers a diverse array of retail...
3.3 miNE
Church
Graha Bethany Nginden, Surabaya
83 min walk • Graha Bethany Nginden is an evangelical megachurch affiliated with GSKI Jemaat Bethany in Surabaya, Indonesia. The senior pastor of this community is Aswin Tanuseputra since 2012, replacing his father Abraham Alex Tanuseputra.
3.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Marvell City, Surabaya
90 min walk • Marvell City is a superblock shopping mall based in Surabaya.
0.6 miSW
Skyscraper
Avian Tower, Surabaya
15 min walk • Avian Tower is a high-rise building located in Surabaya, Indonesia. It serves as the headquarters of Avian Brands The Tower is 84 meters tall, with 20 stories. The tower is a twisted tower, the floor rotates an average 3°, and the tower itself rotate 60°.
2.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Wonokromo, Surabaya
69 min walk • Wonokromo is a district in Surabaya, Indonesia. The Wonokromo railway station serves the area. The Kalimas River originally turned north and empties into the Tanjung Perak and Kali Jagir, a manmade branch of the river that connects east to the sea and includes a dam built by the Dutch.
0.5 miSW
7°20'41"S • 112°43'59"E
Suroboyo Carnival Park, Surabaya
13 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
4.5 miN
Colonial architecture
Gedung Setan, Surabaya
114 min walk • Gedung Setan is a heritage building that provided Chinese families with a place of safety during Indonesian mass killings of ethnic Chinese in 1965 and 1966. This building played an important role in the lives of many Chinese descendants in Surabaya.
4.4 miN
7°16'37"S • 112°44'49"E
Mirota Batik & Handicraft Surabaya, Surabaya
112 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Arts and crafts