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INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #22172

University of Sumatera Utara

苏门答腊北方大学

Medan, Indonesia
Official Portal
SectorPublic
Founded1952
Enrollment40,000
Student : Staff22:1
INSTITUTIONAL STANDING & CLASSIFICATION

National & Regional Cohort Profile

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University of Sumatera Utara operates primarily as a regional or specialist higher-education institution in Indonesia. While not currently indexed in the top global research league tables (QS / THE / ARWU / U.S. News Global), it is tracked in the UniRankHub institutional registry for admissions benchmarking, cost-of-attendance analysis, and domestic peer comparison.

Global League StatusRegional / SpecialistDomestic degree focus
JurisdictionIndonesiaMedan
Selectivity Tier40% AdmitUndergraduate intake
Institutional SectorPublicEst. 1952
INSTITUTIONAL METRICS

Quick Facts & Campus Profile

Campus & Intake Telemetry
Total Enrollment

40,000

Active Students

Faculty Size

1,800

Academic Staff

Acceptance Rate

40%

Estimated Admissions

Safety Score

78/100

Campus Safety

Transportation

70/100

Public Access

Tuition (Int.)

$2,500

Annual Estimate

INTERACTIVE DECISION WORKBENCH Free Account Sync

Admission Fit Simulator & Personal Dossier

Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.25
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
90/100Profile Alignment Index

Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.

Selectivity~40% Admit
Est. Annual Tuition$2,500
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING

Institutional Profile

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Located in the vibrant city of Medan, North Sumatra, the University of Sumatera Utara (USU) stands as a premier higher education institution in Indonesia. The university excels across a wide spectrum of academic disciplines, with notable strengths in medicine, engineering, social sciences, and agriculture. As a leading center for scholarly innovation, USU maintains a robust research reputation, particularly through its significant contributions to tropical medicine, environmental sustainability, and biodiversity studies. The campus culture is energetic and diverse, fostering an inclusive environment where students engage in rich extracurricular activities and frequent cultural exchanges. This dynamic atmosphere supports both academic rigor and holistic personal development for all students. Furthermore, USU demonstrates an increasingly strong international outlook by cultivating global partnerships, engaging in cross-border research collaborations, and attracting international scholars to its faculty. By seamlessly integrating local expertise with global academic perspectives, the university prepares its graduates for long-term success in an increasingly interconnected professional landscape. Its strategic location in Indonesia makes it a vital hub for studying Southeast Asian development, regional economics, and modern scientific advancements.

GEOGRAPHIC TELEMETRY

Campus Coordinates

3.5659° N, 98.6510° E
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES

Core Academic Disciplines

Medicine

Engineering

Law

Economics

Agriculture

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INSTITUTIONAL FAQ

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No QS or THE world ranking is currently recorded for University of Sumatera Utara. Check the ranking tables for other published results. Regional, national and subject results are separate ranking categories.
University of Sumatera Utara is located in Medan, Indonesia.
University of Sumatera Utara was founded in 1952.
University of Sumatera Utara has approximately 40,000 enrolled students.

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STUDENT BUDGET

Cost of Living

Indonesia

Typical monthly expenses in Indonesia. Adjust sliders to personalise.

Rent & Utilities$480
$200$4,000
Food & Groceries$270
$100$1,500
Transport & Other$45
$30$1,000
Estimated Monthly$795
Estimated Yearly$9,540

Estimates in USD. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and neighbourhood.

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