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University of North Sumatra

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Overview

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, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Founded in 1952, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi. 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 or use the website search engine below. This 74-year-old Indonesian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. USU 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.

Snapshot

Control

University of North Sumatra's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of North Sumatra's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of North Sumatra' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of North Sumatra's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (English) University of North Sumatra
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym USU
Founded 1952
Motto Transformation Towards Excellency
Colours Yellow, green, gold, black and red
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Location

Address Jalan Dr. T. Mansur 9
Medan
20155 North Sumatra
Indonesia
University of North Sumatra's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of North Sumatra Phone Number (61) 821 6575
University of North Sumatra Fax Number (61) 821 9411
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University of North Sumatra's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of North Sumatra is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi

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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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 University of North Sumatra 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

University of North Sumatra Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of North Sumatra 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 University of North Sumatra's academic range and degree level offering.



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

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Programs and Courses

University of North Sumatra Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of North Sumatra Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of North Sumatra 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 University of North Sumatra.



University of North Sumatra: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 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 University of North Sumatra Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of North Sumatra website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of North Sumatra Admission Info


University of North Sumatra's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of North Sumatra is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of North Sumatra's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of North Sumatra has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of North Sumatra's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely 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


University of North Sumatra's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Universitas Sumatera Utara has 986 international students. Information about international students at Universitas Sumatera Utara is available for various academic levels. Refer to the official website: https://www.usu.ac.id/en/admission/smi


University of North Sumatra's Admission Office Admission Office

Rektorat USU, Jalan Dr. T. Mansur No. 9, Padang Bulan, Kec. Medan Baru
Medan 20155
(61) 821 1633


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of North Sumatra's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of North Sumatra Size and Profile


University of North Sumatra's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of North Sumatra has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of North Sumatra's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of North Sumatra's academic staff ranges from 3,500 to 3,999 members.


University of North Sumatra's Control Type Control Type

University of North Sumatra is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of North Sumatra's Entity Type Entity Type

University of North Sumatra 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.


University of North Sumatra's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of North Sumatra's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of North Sumatra's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of North Sumatra 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.


University of North Sumatra's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of North Sumatra is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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University of North Sumatra's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of North Sumatra's Library


University of North Sumatra's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of North Sumatra's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of North Sumatra's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of North Sumatra Services


University of North Sumatra's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of North Sumatra's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of North Sumatra's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of North Sumatra's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of North Sumatra's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of North Sumatra Organisational Structure

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

Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Cultural Science
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Social Science and Political Science
  • Faculty of Public Health
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Faculty of Forestry
  • Faculty of Vocational Education
  • Postgraduate School

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of North Sumatra 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.

  • Nationwide University Network in Indonesia (NUNI)
  • ASEAN-European Academic University Network (ASEA Uninet)
  • Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH)
  • International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of North Sumatra public or private?

University of North Sumatra is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of North Sumatra profit or non-profit?

University of North Sumatra 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 University of North Sumatra in terms of enrollment?

University of North Sumatra has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of North Sumatra in terms of academic staff?

University of North Sumatra's academic staff ranges from 3,500 to 3,999 members.

Is University of North Sumatra a coeducational institution?

University of North Sumatra is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of North Sumatra use?

University of North Sumatra 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 University of North Sumatra affiliated with?

None.

Does University of North Sumatra admit international students?

Yes. Universitas Sumatera Utara has 986 international students. Information about international students at Universitas Sumatera Utara is available for various academic levels. Refer to the official website: https://www.usu.ac.id/en/admission/smi

What is University of North Sumatra's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of North Sumatra's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of North Sumatra USU?

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

Where is University of North Sumatra USU located?

University of North Sumatra is located in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Address: Jalan Dr. T. Mansur 9.

Is University of North Sumatra USU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of North Sumatra is accredited by Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (since 1957).

Does University of North Sumatra offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of North Sumatra offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of North Sumatra have a university library?

Yes

Does University of North Sumatra provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of North Sumatra have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of North Sumatra offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of North Sumatra offer career services?

Yes

Does University of North Sumatra offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of North Sumatra have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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