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Universitas Sumatera Utara

Universitas Sumatera Utara

Accredited with Excellence

BAN-PT 105/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.Ppj/PT/II/2023

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is one of the best public universities in Indonesia located in Medan, North Sumatra. Originally established in 1952 under the name Yayasan Universitet Sumatera Utara, USU has developed into a top university offering a variety of quality study programs. President Soekarno inaugurated USU as the 7th state university in Indonesia in 1957. In 2003, USU upgraded its status to a Legal Entity State University (PTN-BH) and became the 5th PTN-BH university in Indonesia. Its various advantages, such as modern facilities and expert teaching staff, make it one of the best universities in Indonesia.

42.687

Students

153

Professors

628

Assistant Professors

260

Instructors

811

Intellectual Property Rights

Faculty/School

Diploma Program

Undergraduate Program

Postgraduate Program

Professional Study and Specialist Program

357

Associate Professors

109

Lecturers

1201-1400

QS World University Ranking

329

QS Asia University Ranking

QS Stars

1501+

THE World University Ranking

1648

Webometrics World University Ranking

1951

One of the proof sheets of community donations to establish FK-USU

Vice Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara

Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si.

Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara

Board of Trustees Board of Professors Academic Senate University Secretary Leaders and Organizational Structure

USU’s Vision

To become a university that has academic excellence as a barometer of scientific progress that is able to compete in the global world.

MISSION

To conduct autonomy-based higher education that serves as a platform for the character and professionalism development of human resources, which is based on empowerment containing the spirit of democratization of education that acknowledges pluralism with an educational orientation that emphasizes the aspect of searching for alternative solutions to actual problems based on scientific, moral, and conscience studies;

To produce graduates who become agents of change as a force of modernization in the life of society at large, who have strong academic competence, relevance, and competitiveness, as well as who behave with ethical intellectualism; and

To implement, develop, and improve education, research culture, and community service activities in order to improve academic quality by developing superior science, which benefits the wider society in improving their way of life.

OBJECTIVES

To produce quality graduates who are capable of developing science, technology, humanities, and arts based on religious morals, as well as be able to compete at national and international levels;

To produce innovative research that promotes the development of science, technology, humanities, and arts on a national and international scope;

To produce community service based on reasoning and research works that are innovatively beneficial in advancing the general welfare and intellectual life of the nation and community empowerment so that the society is able to solve problems independently and sustainably;

To improve the quality of learning management continuously to achieve excellence in national and international competition and cooperation;

To realize adaptive, creative, and proactive independence towards the demands of society and the challenges of development, both nationally and internationally;

To become a moral and intellectual force in building Indonesian civil society; and

To develop students’ potential to become faithful and devoted to God Almighty, possess noble morals, healthy, knowledgeable, capable, creative, independent, skillful, competent, and cultured for the nation’s benefit.

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Official written information and guidelines can be accessed on the following page.

More about Duties and Functions

In an effort to realize the vision, mission and goals, the Universitas Sumatera Utara implements the main values of BINTANG as a guide for all academicians.

Values of

BINTANG

Devoted to Almighty God

In the frame of diversity, USU individuals are obedient to the Almighty God, always praying to Him for all efforts to achieve success, accompanied by a spirit of togetherness and tolerance among people of different religions.

Innovative and Has Integrity

USU individuals realize that to become a prestigious and reputable university as well as gain international recognition, innovation in various fields while still adhering to the principles of academic ethics and professionalism is necessary.

Resilient and Wise

USU individuals never give up and do not easily despair in pursuing their goals while maintaining a wise attitude.

USU’s Identity

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has an identity including status, position, anniversary, emblem, flag, hymn, march, and academic dress which are regulated in Government Regulation No. 16 of 2014 concerning USU Statutes.

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Based on in-depth input and discussion from all stakeholders, TALENTA's competitive advantage was developed, which emphasizes the potential of the North Sumatra region and the potential of USU, which is interpreted as follows:

Tropical Science and Medicine

As an area situated in a tropical region with extraordinary biodiversity, North Sumatra faces the presence of both infectious and non-infectious tropical diseases. These diseases are endemic, found only in tropical areas with unique distributions. Likewise, prevention and treatments for these diseases are developed locally. As the oldest faculty, the Faculty of Medicine, with its expertise in tropical medicine, should position tropical science and medicine as one of its signature areas. This field also involves other scientific disciplines such as pharmacy, natural sciences, and even cultural and social-political studies.

AgroIndustry

North Sumatra has long been recognized as an agricultural region with fertile land. The region's varied geography and topography yield diverse agricultural products. Highland areas produce many commodities, including coffee, which is well-known domestically and internationally. Lowland areas produce products such as palm oil, coconut, rubber, cacao, and tobacco, some of which are specifically found in North Sumatra. With advanced processing and distribution systems, these agricultural products should ideally be processed locally before export to increase their added value. In addition to general agricultural approaches, the development of agroindustry also requires economic, cultural, engineering, ICT, and scientific disciplines.

Local Wisdom

With its rich ethnic diversity, North Sumatra feels fortunate to serve as an example of good interaction and tolerance. Every ethnic group brings local wisdom that can be utilized to maintain and preserve national unity. Local wisdom can be incorporated into modern democratic life, ensuring cultural identity is not lost. The role of social sciences, politics, law, psychology, and even economics can make local wisdom even more appealing.

Energy (Sustainable)

Energy issues and availability are current global challenges, and these issues will persist in the future. Changes in fossil fuel consumption must be anticipated due to the upcoming fossil fuel crisis as it is a nonrenewable resource. North Sumatra, with its diverse geography and abundant natural resources, is an excellent location for developing alternative energy sources. The development and utilization of renewable energy sources on a sustainable basis are results of the sciences, agriculture, natural sciences, socio-political studies, culture, law, and economics.

Natural Resources (Biodiversity, Forest, Marine, Mine, Tourism)

The abundant natural resources encompass biological diversity in flora, fauna, oceans, minerals, and landscapes, each with the uniqueness of North Sumatra's lands. For instance, medicinal plants and raw materials can be sourced directly from forests and oceans. Mineral resources on the earth and sea of North Sumatra are abundant, as are mining materials and their derivatives, which provide economic benefits to the people. The potential for advanced material derived from these natural resources should be explored through interdisciplinary approaches, including engineering, cultural studies, law, politics, and socio-economic studies, in order to develop and harness the maximum potential of these resources.

Technology (Appropriate)

Appropriate technology is practical technology that can be used directly by the community. This technology can be in the form of programs, tools, and services. The development of this technology requires good cooperation between designers and users. Therefore, it is important to involve social cultural approaches in its application. Scientific fields such as engineering, ICT, mathematics and natural sciences, law, and economics are branches of science that play a very important role in the development of this technology

Arts (Ethnic)

North Sumatra with its ethnic diversity contributes to the diversity of arts and culture. Many things that are ethnic arts can colour life. Existing art, including ethnic art, has not been studied optimally. The study of art needs to involve disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, cultural sciences, engineering, ICT, and Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Integrated Service Unit

The Legal Documentation and Information Network of Universitas Sumatera Utara is an information system established by the Faculty of Law of Universitas Sumatera Utara to collect, store, and provide access to information and legal documents related to academic and research activities at the faculty.

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The Information Documentation and Management Officer (PPID) is the official responsible for storing, documenting, providing, and/or serving information at a public body.

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