About
Universitas Sumatera Utara
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.
1201-1400
QS World University Ranking
329
QS Asia University Ranking
3
QS Stars
1501+
THE World University Ranking
1648
Webometrics World University Ranking
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.
More about Duties and Functions
Official written information and guidelines can be accessed on the following page.
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.
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:
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.
Visit USU's Information Documentation and Management OfficerLegal Documentation and Information Network
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.
Visit USU Legal Information and Documentation Network
