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Overview

Established in 1952, the Universitas Sumatera Utara (University of North Sumatra) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), North Sumatra. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 71-year-old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Indonesian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USU 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, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universitas Sumatera Utara's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universitas Sumatera Utara's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universitas Sumatera Utara' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universitas Sumatera Utara's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name
Name (English) University of North Sumatra
Acronym USU
Founded 1952
Motto Toward Excellency as University for Industry
Colours Green and yellow
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Campus Location

Address Jalan Dr. T. Mansur 9
Medan
20155 North Sumatra
Indonesia
Universitas Sumatera Utara Phone Number +62 (61) 821 6575
Universitas Sumatera Utara Fax Number +62 (61) 821 9411

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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 Sumatera Utara'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 Sumatera Utara's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

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 Sumatera Utara'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 Sumatera Utara.

University of North Sumatra: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 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 Sumatera Utara's admission information.

Universitas Sumatera Utara's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universitas Sumatera Utara a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universitas Sumatera Utara's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Universitas Sumatera Utara's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Universitas Sumatera Utara has more than 700 international students.

Universitas Sumatera Utara's Admission Office Admission Office

Central Administration Office, Jalan Dr. T. Mansur 9
Medan 20155
(61) 821 1633


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universitas Sumatera Utara.

Universitas Sumatera Utara's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universitas Sumatera Utara has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Control Type Control Type

Universitas Sumatera Utara is a public higher education institution.


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Entity Type Entity Type

Universitas Sumatera Utara is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universitas Sumatera Utara 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 Sumatera Utara's main facilities:


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universitas Sumatera Utara's Library


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Housing University Housing

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


Universitas Sumatera Utara'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 Sumatera Utara's main services:


Universitas Sumatera Utara'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 Sumatera Utara's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universitas Sumatera Utara's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universitas Sumatera Utara's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universitas Sumatera Utara's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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 Sumatera Utara's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universitas Sumatera Utara is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1957


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT) A Ranking


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universitas Sumatera Utara's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universitas Sumatera Utara's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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