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Universitas Medan Area

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Overview

Universitas Medan Area (University of Medan Area) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Founded in 1983, Universitas Medan Area (UMA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi. UMA offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 43-year-old Indonesian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. UMA also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Universitas Medan Area's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universitas Medan Area's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universitas Medan Area' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universitas Medan Area's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Medan Area
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UMA
Founded 1983
Motto Inovatif, Berkepribadian dan Mandiri
Colours Blue
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Location

Address Jalan Kolam No. 1 - Kecamatan Medan Tembung
Medan
20223 North Sumatra
Indonesia
Universitas Medan Area's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universitas Medan Area Phone Number (61) 736 0168
Universitas Medan Area Fax Number (61) 763 8012
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University of Medan Area's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universitas Medan Area is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1998


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

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


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universitas Medan Area as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universitas Medan Area Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universitas Medan Area 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 Medan Area's academic range and degree level offering.



Universitas Medan Area: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universitas Medan Area Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universitas Medan Area Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universitas Medan Area categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universitas Medan Area.



Universitas Medan Area: 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		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universitas Medan Area Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universitas Medan Area website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universitas Medan Area Admission Info


Universitas Medan Area's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universitas Medan Area is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universitas Medan Area's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universitas Medan Area has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universitas Medan Area's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universitas Medan Area's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universitas Medan Area's Admission Office Admission Office

Jalan Kolam No. 1
Medan 20223
(61) 736 0168


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Size and Profile

Universitas Medan Area Size and Profile


Universitas Medan Area's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universitas Medan Area has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universitas Medan Area's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universitas Medan Area's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Universitas Medan Area's Control Type Control Type

Universitas Medan Area is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Universitas Medan Area's Entity Type Entity Type

Universitas Medan Area is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universitas Medan Area's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universitas Medan Area's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universitas Medan Area's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universitas Medan Area adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universitas Medan Area's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universitas Medan Area is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universitas Medan Area Facilities


Universitas Medan Area's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universitas Medan Area's Library


Universitas Medan Area's Housing University Housing

Yes


Universitas Medan Area's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universitas Medan Area's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universitas Medan Area Services


Universitas Medan Area's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universitas Medan Area's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universitas Medan Area's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universitas Medan Area's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universitas Medan Area's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universitas Medan Area Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universitas Medan Area consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universitas Medan Area
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social and Political Science
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • Faculty of Science and Technology
  • School of Postgraduate Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universitas Medan Area Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • ASEAN University Network (AUN)


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universitas Medan Area public or private?

Universitas Medan Area is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Universitas Medan Area profit or non-profit?

Universitas Medan Area is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universitas Medan Area in terms of enrollment?

Universitas Medan Area has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universitas Medan Area in terms of academic staff?

Universitas Medan Area's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.

Is Universitas Medan Area a coeducational institution?

Universitas Medan Area is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universitas Medan Area use?

Universitas Medan Area adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universitas Medan Area affiliated with?

None.

Does Universitas Medan Area admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universitas Medan Area's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universitas Medan Area's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universitas Medan Area UMA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universitas Medan Area UMA located?

Universitas Medan Area is located in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Address: Jalan Kolam No. 1 - Kecamatan Medan Tembung.

Is Universitas Medan Area UMA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universitas Medan Area is accredited by Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (since 1998).

Does Universitas Medan Area offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universitas Medan Area offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universitas Medan Area have a university library?

Yes

Does Universitas Medan Area provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Universitas Medan Area have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universitas Medan Area offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Universitas Medan Area offer career services?

Yes

Does Universitas Medan Area offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universitas Medan Area have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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