Vision
Swiss German University shall bring the best traditions of European Universities with the latest scientific developments and applications to Indonesia's younger generation for the benefit of this country.

Mission

• Education for Bachelor's, Master's Degrees and PhD (the latter in cooperation with Technical University Ilmenau, Germany).
• Continuous Education (Lifelong Learning)
• Applied Research and Development
• Transfer of Scientific and Technological Knowledge to Third Parties
• Cooperation with Local and International Institutions

Swiss German University (SGU) is a government and privately sponsored university for the ASEAN region. SGU is located on the Island of Java, Indonesia. The Foundation (Yayasan Swiss German University-Asia), which was established in February 2000, is a joint effort between Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Indonesia. Dedicated to delivering quality education in line with international stan-dards, SGU is established as an institution with a long-term commitment in Indonesia. SGU aims to develop skilled pro-fessionals to fulfill the need for qualified graduates to strengthen links between Asia and Europe.

SGU offers courses which combine both theoretical and practical training (internship). The programs and degrees are internationally recognized (double degrees), thus ensuring students an excellent start to their future careers. A PhD Program is offered by SGU in cooperation with the Technical University of Ilmenau–FRG.

Swiss German University  conforms to European standards. Students do not need to leave their country and families for years to receive a prestigious degree in Higher Education. Graduates from SGU will be competitive in the current era of globalization and in the open ASEAN market which has been operating since 2003.

During the 3rd and 6th semesters Bachelor’s Degree Students (S-1) will do internship training in institutions or companies. Also, after 2 years of study at SGU, qualified students will have the opportunity to continue their studies in their respective faculties in Germany.

Board of Founders
HE Dr. Gerhard Fulda, Former German Ambassador to Indonesia, Chairman
Mr Noke Kiroyan, Chairman of PT Rio Tinto Indonesia, Member
Dr. Fritz Kleinsteuber, Former Executive Director EKONID, Member
HE Georges Martin, Swiss Ambassador to Indonesia, Member
Mr. Moetaryanto, President Director PT Petrolog Indah, Member
HE Dr. Bernhard Zimburg, Austrian Ambassador to Indonesia and Singapore, Member 
Mr. Chris Kanter, Chairman of The Board of Governors
Prof. Dr. Peter Pscheid, Rector, Inactive Member

Board of Governors
Mr. Chris Kanter, CEO KN Sigma Trans, Vice President of KADIN, Chairman
Dr.med. Frans Tshai, CEO PT Analitika Sejahtera Lingkungan, Deputy Chairman
Mr. Christian Michael Mayer, CFO DaimlerChrysler, Treasurer, Member
Dr.med. S.J. Harianto, AFC, Member
Mr. Klaus-Dieter Voeste, President Director PT Allianz Utama Indonesia, Member
Mr. Juergen Lagleder, President Director & CEO PT Siemens Indonesia, Member
Mr. Nandu Nandkhishore, President Director PT Nestlé Indonesia, Member
Prof. Dr. Peter Pscheid, Rector (Without Vote)
Rector
Prof. Dr. Peter Pscheid (former Rector of Institute of Technology St. Gallen - Switzerland)

Lecturers
Lecturers at Swiss German University are from Indonesian as well as European universities and industries. -These qualified and experienced lecturers, many of whom have a background in industry, are the backbone of SGU.

The Campus of Swiss German University is located in the new and modern German Centre, strategically placed in the Bumi Serpong Damai - City (BSD) estate. The City Campus is located at Summitmas Building I, 5th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62, Jakarta.

Swiss German University has strong academic links with other institutions:

In Germany
Technical University Ilmenau
University of Applied Sciences, Constance
University of Applied Sciences South-Westphalia, Soest
University of Applied Sciences Erfurt
University of Applied Sciences Albstadt-Sigmaringen
University of Applied Sciences Offenburg
University of Applied Sciences Mittweida
University of Applied Sciences Brandenburg
Klinik Kloster Paradiese, Soest

Swiss German University is an associate of the International Lake of Constance University Network (consisting of 18 universities).

Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland
Swiss School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Chur

Austria
State University of Applied Sciences, Vorarlberg, Austria

Asia
Institut Teknologi Indonesia (ITI) in Serpong
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA), Deemed University, Thanjavur, India

Swiss German University 

• is a member of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)
• is a founding member of the European Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia

Swiss German University is equipped with:

• Information Technology laboratories with permanent Internet connection
• an Automation laboratory
• a Mechatronics laboratory
• a Multimedia Learning laboratory
• an Electro-Pneumatics and Hydraulics laboratory
• a Sciences laboratory
• a Research library
• a Laser Institute
• Chemistry Laboratory (Anorganic- and Organic Chemis-try)
• access to Video Conferencing
• access to Sports facilities (soccer, swimming, badminton, tennis and volleyball)