Establishment of the University of Widya Kartika in the year 1986 is the real intention of the board YPPI dream at that time. Kartika Widya University was established to complement the education system that has been owned by YPPI a continuous education, from kindergarten, elementary, junior high school and university.
Administrators who are actively involved in the preparation of the establishment of the University of Widya Kartika is Mr. Moch. Achwan, SH (Chairman), Mr. Widyanto Tedja, SH, Mr. Dipl. Ing. Johannes Kumala, Mr. Hidayat, Mr. Arief Yusuf Yudhoyono, and Mr. Oemar Soeroto and Mr. (late). Establishment of the University of Widya Kartika be the pride of the board YPPI as their success in managing education in this beloved country.
Board at that time saw that many students graduate high school YPPI can not go on to college because of the amount of fees payable for admission to private colleges. But if you want to get into public universities is extremely difficult time, especially for the children of Chinese descent. From the results of questionnaires carried out to parents and high school students and high school I YPPI YPPI II, then selected 6 (six) departments are divided into two faculties, namely:
Faculty of Economics:
- Department of Management
- Accounting Department
Faculty of Engineering:
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Informatics
The suggestion of Mr.. Oemar (late), the University is named Widya (science) Kartika (stars), because university officials hope it can be a star in the world of scientific luminaries.
To entrust the management board to Dipl. Ing. Johannes Kumala as the motor of this establishment. As Rector, elected Mr. Ir. O.F. Patty (late), former rector of the UK. Petra. Cpc. Johannes Kumala I once served as PR PR II, Dipl. Ing. Nathan as a PR III, and Dra. Johanna Soewono, MS.ED. as Secretary of the University. As a lecturer, many recruited graduates from abroad who had returned to Indonesia, from Germany, Holland, America and Japan. In addition, senior lecturers who qualified from the ITS and the University of Airlangga also helped teach at the University of Widya Kartika.
Seriousness of the committee in preparing the establishment of the University YPPI Widya Kartika was received with enthusiasm from the parents of students graduate high school and community. Force I, University of Kartika Widya can accommodate as many as 225 students, although Kartika Widya University at that time still ‘ndompleng’ in the school building floor Dharmahusada West Indah IV because it does not have its own campus.
When it was finance YPPI still limited, but with these limitations they still have a burning passion. Then on the anniversary of the YPPI-40 (year 1987), the committee was formed to fund construction of the University campus Widya Kartika, chaired by Mr.. Tirtomulyadi Sulistyo (Surya Paper), Mr. Bintoro Tanjung (Gudang Garam), and Mr. Herman Djuhar (Bogasari) held a Dinner Party for fund-raising. With the proceeds, start looking for a suitable location for the campus of the University of Widya Kartika. Was originally planned to buy land in Karya Bakti Pensions area of ??10 ha, but hindered the many certificates that asphalt. Similarly, the land area of ??22.4 ha in the village Kalisari, Sukolilo, also blocked the release of the land despite the release of Letter of consent has been given to YPPI.
Besides the issue of delays in the construction of a new campus, academic Uwika own operations also experienced serious problems. With limited financial YPPI, lecturers overseas graduates can not last long. Those many who came out and went into business more promising. Forced them to be replaced by local teachers and have not had much experience.
Until 1992, because the committee has not been able to get the expected land, the various Graha Wisesa (AGW) offers general facilities on Jl. Suterejo North Prima II / 1 Surabaya for Kartika Widya University campus. In 1994, the campus was built Uwika in Suterejo and although not yet fully completed due to limited funding, in 1996 Uwika been occupied for academic activities. At that time the newly completed first floor and second floor only.
In 1999, the Board of Trustees who attended the Graduation Degree felt called to develop YPPI Uwika and administrators eager to involve a lot of Chinese characters in East Java to develop Uwika. Mr. Ali Widjaya, one of the Foundation board, want to open a Chinese Language majors as Uwika development. In addition, it should be noted in this history is a struggle that never tired of Mr.. Widyanto Tedja SH, from initial planning through completion UWIKA UWIKA current campus. Because of this there Uwika beliaulah services.
With the opening of Chinese language study program, UWIKA increasingly recognized by society, especially when submitted to the leadership of Dipl. Ing. Willianto Ismadi as Rector to replace Ir II. O.F. Patty in 2001. Mr. hard work. Willianto Ismadi as Rector Uwika bring progress to Widya Kartika. Cpc. Willianto served until March 2009 and at the University of Widya Kartika already has about 1000 students and be financially independent without the subsidy is more than YPPI. In 2009, the University of Widya Kartika has attained ISO 2000 as a guarantee of academic quality.
In lieu of Mr.. Willianto Ismadi is Dr. Ir. Baskoro kingpin, MSc. who served as Rector of the University of Widya Kartika III.
In addition to the faculty of Engineering and Economics, University of Widya Kartika currently also has a faculty of language, consisting of two courses, namely Mandarin and English.
The road to the future is roomy. Widya University Kartika is ready to advance to the next to achieve the vision and mission. Uwika progress will be determined by the cold hands and thought, who served at this time. UWIKA Viva! (Johanna Soewono)