About SMI
Becoming a World Class University can be achieved through excellent research, a conducive academic atmosphere, adequate facilities, and several specific indicators. One important indicator is implementing internationalization so the university can be categorized as a World Class University or a world-class campus. The parameter for internationalization that needs to be carried out by higher education institutions is recruiting the best prospective students from other countries (international students). In other words, the university's international reputation will increase if it becomes a preferred choice for prospective students from foreign countries.
In line with this, Universitas Sumatera Utara also conducts the International Student Selection (SMI) to choose international students with the qualifications and requirements to be accepted as USU students in order to meet the targets set by the Ministry for WCU. The selection process is carried out carefully and comprehensively, starting from the registration stage to the final selection stage. The rigorous and comprehensive selection is expected to attract high-quality international students who have the potential to develop themselves and contribute to improving the quality of education at USU and in their home countries.
General Provisions & Requirements
Maximum age of 23 years on August 1, 2023
Have completed Senior High School or its equivalent in the home country with a maximum of 5 years from the date of graduation when applying
Foreign citizens as evidenced by a valid passport
Able to communicate well in Indonesian (for classes conducted in Indonesian) and/or English (for classes conducted in English)
Document Requirements
Registration Form (Online)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Foreign Citizen Passport
Colored Passport Photo
High School Diploma or its equivalent with a translation in Indonesian/English for candidates from non-English speaking countries
Academic Transcript with a minimum average score of 7.0 (on a scale of 1-10) or equivalent
Certificate of Proficiency in Indonesian (for classes conducted in Indonesian, if available)
Certificate of English Language Proficiency with a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or minimum IELTS score of 5.5 for prospective students from non-native English-speaking countries (for classes conducted in English) or other foreign languages (for classes conducted in other foreign languages)
Motivation Statement
Letter of Financial Guarantee
Health Certificate/Medical Statement in English
Registration Procedure
Registration is done online by filling out the form at https://isa.usu.ac.id/. All documents are uploaded to the online registration system.
Computer-Based Examination Materials
Scholastic Test
Literacy Test
Computer-Based Examination Venue and Schedule
The examination will take place in Malaysia with a computer-based examination process. The examination venue and room assignments will be displayed on the SMI 2023 examination participant cards. The schedule for the SMI 2023 examination activities is presented in the following table:
| No. | Date | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 15–Jul 04, 2023 | The agency registers the participant via http://isa.usu.ac.id |
| 2 | June 15–Jul 04, 2023 | The agency submits the list of names and required documents to Universitas Sumatera Utara |
| 3 | June 15–Jul 04, 2023 | Document verification by the university |
| 4 | July 09, 2023 | Examination day |
| 5 | July 14, 2023 | Admission result announcement |
| 6 | July 15, 2023 | The university sends offer letters to successful candidates through the agency |
| 7 | TBA | Successful candidates complete the new student registration at Universitas Sumatera Utara |
Flow Diagram
High school (SMA/SMK/MA) students in Grade XII or the final year in 2024 or Package C students in 2024 with an age limit of maximum 25 years (as of July 1, 2024)
Graduates of high school (SMA/SMK/MA) in 2022 and 2023 or Graduates of Package C in 2022 and 2023 with an age limit of maximum 25 years (as of July 1, 2024)
Pay the UTBK fee (except for KIP-Kuliah participants)
| Implementation Committee | Invigilators | Technicians | Participants | Rector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Create the examination documents | ||||
Map the questions & participants | ||||
Session schedule creation | Guide & oversee the examination implementation | Assist with the technical aspects of the examination implementation | Take the computer-based examination | |
Record the answers and examination implementation report (BAPU) | Fill out the examination implementation report (BAPU) | |||
Conduct the ranking | ||||
Prepare the draft of the Acceptance Decree | Sign the Acceptance Decree | |||
Acceptance announcement | Re-register | |||
Document verification | Pay the tuition /institutional development contribution fees | |||
Prepare the draft of the New Student Decree | Sign the New Student Decree | |||
Submit them to the ministry as a report |
2024 SMI Program Schedules
More Information
| USU Contacts | |
| Jl. Dr. T. Mansur No. 9, Kampus Padang Bulan, Medan, 20155, Sumatera Utara | |
Telephone 085362716693 | |
Call Center 085362716693 | |
Official Page https://www.usu.ac.id |
| Central Contacts | |
| Gedung D Lantai 1 Komplek Kemdikbudristek, Jalan Pintu I Senayan, Jakarta Pusat 10270 | |
Telephone 021 - 3104041 | |
Call Center 0804 1 450 450 | |
Help Desk https://halo-snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id | |
Official Page https://snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id |
