Independent Student Program

About PMM

Independent Student Selection USU (SMM USU) is a new student selection conducted independently by USU. This selection uses a computer-based examination as a valid and reliable measurement tool in selecting and determining the academic abilities of prospective students. The SMM programs generally are in the form of written exams/tests on SAINTEK and SOSHUM exam materials. USU has greater autonomy in determining the criteria for passing the selection of prospective students in which the criteria for passing the selection are adjusted to the characteristics of the study program. The Independent Student Selection (SMM) is intended to fulfill the capacity of study programs that have yet to be fulfilled through the SNMPTN and SBMPTN pathways, especially some study programs that fewer are interested in.

Undergraduate SMM

The Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) Undergraduate (S-1) Independent Student Selection (SMM) is a selection held independently by USU. This selection is held to support the new student admissions quota after the SNBT and SNBP pathway, and is intended for fresh high school graduates so they can study at USU in undergraduate programs.

SMMPTN-Barat Program

SMMPTN Barat (West PTN SMM) is an independent selection pathway to enter state higher education institutions (PTN) in the western region of Indonesia. Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) and 24 other PTNs in the West Indonesia Region together organize SMMPTN Barat with the aim of enabling prospective students to follow an independent selection for new students with the opportunity to choose from 25 organizing universities and become their students, especially at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU). The main requirements for prospective participants are: physically and spiritually healthy as well as high school (or equivalent) graduates with a valid and legalized graduation certificate. Further information can be found on the official website of SMMPTN Barat,

SMI (International Independent Selection)

The International Independent Selection of Universitas Sumatera Utara (SMI USU) is an International Class Selection Pathway for prospective students of USU’s undergraduate programs (S-1) who are not Indonesian citizens (WNI). The SMI USU International Class Pathway for the 2023/2024 academic year is held to improve the quality of new student contributions and promote Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) as a "World Class University”.

SMI participants must meet the following main requirements:

Graduated from senior high school (SMA, MA, SMK, overseas SMA, equivalence exam, etc.) in the current year and/or in the last 3 (three) years.
Graduated from Package C in the current year or the last 3 (three) years with a three-year report card (as long as the person is participating in the program).

Written information and guidelines on International Independent Selection (SMI) Program can be accessed on penerimaan.usu.ac.id.

SBPU Special Requirements

New students through the achievement-based selection pathway must have one achievement/certificate that includes a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winner in the academic field (olympiads, etc.) or non-academic field (arts, sports, etc.) during their education period equivalent to high school. Expertise and other achievements proven by certificates and recognized by the government as organizers of special skills programs are also allowed.
The winner referred to is in regency/city level championships/achievements, both 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners or winners in all categories at the international level.
Evidence of championship certificates must be validated by the Head of the Local Service or an authorized Officer/Administrator.
Achievements in sports championships are Multi Event championships for all sports organized by KONI or government agencies, are official national championships, and have authentic evidence in the form of certificates.
Achievements in spiritual (Islamic) championships are championships held by government agencies/BUMN that are relevant and institutional, such as the MTQ category (Tilawah, Tartil, Tafsir, Qira'at, and others).
Achievements in spiritual (Protestant) championships are championships held by government agencies/BUMN that are relevant and institutional, including Boys & Girls Solo Championships (Pesparawi), Youth Choir Groups, Vocal Groups, and others.
The last requirement is to pass the test and interview by the Selection Team.

^*After fulfilling the above requirements, prospective students are required to pass tests and interviews by the Selection Team.

2024 PMM Schedules

UTBK SMMPTN-Barat 2024 will be held on June 27 to July 05, 2024. Especially on Friday, the afternoon session is adjusted to the Friday prayer time at the location of each PTN.