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Universitas Syiah Kuala

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world rank  982

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Overview

Founded in 1961, the Universitas Syiah Kuala (Syiah Kuala University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Banda Aceh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Aceh. This institution also has a branch campus in Gayo Lues. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 62-year-old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Indonesian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universitas Syiah Kuala' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Syiah Kuala University
Acronym USK
Founded 1961
Motto Jantong Hatee Rakyat Aceh
Beloved Heart of Achehnese People
Colours Green
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University Location

Address Jalan Teuku Nyak Arief Darussalam - Kecamatan Syiah Kuala
Banda Aceh
23111 Aceh
Indonesia
Universitas Syiah Kuala's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universitas Syiah Kuala Phone Number +62 (651) 755 3205
Universitas Syiah Kuala Fax Number +62 (651) 755 4229
Other locations Gayo Lues

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universitas Syiah Kuala's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universitas Syiah Kuala's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universitas Syiah Kuala's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universitas Syiah Kuala.

Universitas Syiah Kuala: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universitas Syiah Kuala's admission information.

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universitas Syiah Kuala a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universitas Syiah Kuala's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Admission Office Admission Office

Kopelma Darussalam
Banda Aceh 23111
(651) 755 3205
(651) 755 4394

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universitas Syiah Kuala.

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universitas Syiah Kuala has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Control Type Control Type

Universitas Syiah Kuala is a public higher education institution.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Entity Type Entity Type

Universitas Syiah Kuala is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universitas Syiah Kuala does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universitas Syiah Kuala's main facilities:


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universitas Syiah Kuala's Library


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universitas Syiah Kuala's main services:


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universitas Syiah Kuala's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universitas Syiah Kuala is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2015


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universitas Syiah Kuala's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Indonesian Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (IABEE)
  • Lembaga Akreditasi Mandiri Perguruan Tinggi Kesehatan (LAM-PT Kes)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universitas Syiah Kuala's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • IMT-GT University Network
  • Consortium of Asia Pacific Education Universities
  • Majelis Rektor Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Indonesia (MRPTN)
  • ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universitas Syiah Kuala 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Facebook page Universitas Syiah Kuala's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universitas Syiah Kuala's X (formerly Twitter) page Universitas Syiah Kuala's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universitas Syiah Kuala's YouTube channel Universitas Syiah Kuala's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universitas Syiah Kuala's Instagram page Universitas Syiah Kuala's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universitas Syiah Kuala's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

Universitas Syiah Kuala's official TikTok channel

Free Online Courses

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