University News

USU Opens Admissions for Postgraduate Programs

USU Collects Data on Prospective Students Affected by Changes in DTSEN Status

Universitas Sumatera Utara is collecting data from prospective students whose DTSEN status has changed as part of a proposal for additional KIP Kuliah quotas in 2026. The initiative aims to support equitable access to higher education while ensuring that scholarship administration is conducted in accordance with government regulations.

USU, UNHAS, and PT Vale Collaboration Advances Biodiversity Monitoring in Lake Matano

Universitas Sumatera Utara, in collaboration with Hasanuddin University and PT Vale Indonesia, participated in biodiversity monitoring at Lake Matano using environmental DNA (eDNA) technology. The initiative strengthens research and conservation efforts while expanding national and international partnerships to support sustainable natural resource management and biodiversity protection.

Malay Literature Program Holds Tunjuk Ajar Melayu: Preserving Malay Customs and Traditions

The Faculty of Cultural Sciences at USU organized a practical Tunjuk Ajar Melayu cultural performance to introduce students to the values and traditions of Malay customs. Through direct participation and project-based learning, the activity aimed to strengthen cultural understanding and encourage the preservation of Malay heritage among younger generations.

USU and UMPSA Strengthen Coastal Resilience Through Community Service FGD in Belawan

The program carries the theme ‘Strengthening Disaster Mitigation Education Through Augmented Reality and Virtual Simulations for Coastal Children in Support of SDG 13,’ aiming to improve coastal children's understanding of and preparedness for disaster risks through interactive and innovative digital technologies.

USU, BPIP, and DPR RI Strengthen Pancasila Values Among the Younger Generation

6,731 Participants Take Part in USU's 2026 Independent Student Admission Selection, Up 25 Percent from Last Year

The Chair of the USU 2026 Independent Student Admission Selection (SMM) Committee, who also serves as Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Alumni Relations, Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt., stated that the increase in the number of applicants reflects the high level of public trust in Universitas Sumatera Utara as one of the preferred institutions for pursuing higher education.

USU Conducts Academic Rank Promotion Assistance Program for Lecturers

Universitas Sumatera Utara organized an Academic Rank Promotion Assistance Program to support lecturers in preparing and submitting promotion applications through the SISTER system. The initiative provided technical guidance and regulatory updates to help ensure a more effective, structured, and compliant promotion process.

USU Inaugurates Student Executive Board (BEM) for the 2026–2027 Term

"Student organizations should serve as spaces where ideas, innovations, and solutions are born—creating positive impacts for both students and society," said Prof. Poppy.

USU, the Hajj Financial Management Agency, and Rumah Zakat Provide Educational Assistance