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SNBP (National Achievement-Based Selection) is a substitute for SNMPTN (National Selection for State University Entrance), which is held nationally no longer by Lembaga Tes Masuk Perguruan Tinggi (LTMPT) but by UPT Balai Pengelolaan Pengujian Pendidikan (BP3). In the SNBP pathway, prospective students are emphasized to have holistic and cross-disciplinary competencies. In the 2023/2024 academic year, students who obtain a high school (SMA/MA/SMK) diploma in the 2023 academic year and also demonstrate high academic achievement have the right to choose to continue their studies at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) in either the undergraduate or diploma programs.
The stages for SNBP registration in 2023 are expected to be the same as the stages in previous years, although the details may still change according to the policies of the SNBP committee. The registration stage begins with filling in the prospective student's personal data through the official SNBP website (https://snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id) according to the instructions provided. Make sure the data entered is correct and complete. After filling in the personal data, prospective students will enter the education payment stage. Payment can be made through a bank or online payment service appointed by the SNBP committee. Follow the procedure that has been told carefully.
Currently, USU provides at least 20% of the total capacity of undergraduate and diploma programs for the SNBP pathway. The 2023 SNBP schedule starts from January 03-February 08 for student eligibility/quota determination, followed by PDSS (School and Student Database) completion on January 09-February 09 and the SNBP registration period on February 14-28. The selection results will be announced on March 28, 2023.
SNPMB Account Creation | 16 January - 15 February 2023 |
PPDS and SNBP | |
PDSS Socialization | 01 Desember 2022 - 08 Februari 2023 |
SNBP Socialization | 01 December 2022 - 28 February 2023 |
Launch of PMB Activities | 03 January 2023 |
Student Eligibility Determination | 03 January - 08 February 2023 |
PDSS Completion | 09 January - 09 February 2023 |
SNBP Registration | 14 - 28 February 2023 |
SNBP Results Announcement | 28 March 2023 |
*All activities on the specified day will end at 15.00 WIB |
Central Contacts | |
Gedung D Lantai 2 Komplek Kemdikbudristek Jalan Pintu I Senayan, Jakarta Pusat 10270 | |
snpmb@bppp.kemdikbud.go.id | |
Telephone | 021 - 3104041 |
Call Center | 08041 450 450 |
Help Desk | https://halo-snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id |
Official Page https://spnmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id |
USU Contacts | |
Jl. Dr. T. Mansur No. 9, Kampus Padang Bulan, Medan, 20155, Sumatera Utara | |
info@usu.ac.id | |
Telephone | 085362716693 |
Call Center | 085362716693 |
Help Desk | - |
Official Page https://www.usu.ac.id |
SNBT (National Test-Based Selection) is a national selection system for the admission of new students to replace SBMPTN (Joint Selection for State University Entrance) managed by Balai Pengelolaan Pengujian Pendidikan (BP3) in cooperation with state higher education institutions (PTN). In the SNBT pathway, universities use a national written exam pattern. In the 2023/2024 academic year, students who obtain a high school (SMA/MA/SMK) diploma in the 2023 academic year have the right to choose to continue their studies at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) in either the undergraduate or diploma programs through UTBK (Computer-Based Examination) selection.
The stages for SNBT registration in 2023 are expected to be the same as the stages in previous years, although the details may still change according to the policies of the SNBT committee. Before registering, prospective students must meet the following requirements: The first SNBT requirement is an SNPMB account. Prospective students must be Indonesian citizens and have a National Identity Number (NIK). 2023 SMA/MA/SMK or equivalent prospective students must have a 2023 Grade 12 Student or Package C Student Certificate with a maximum age of 25 years as of July 1, 2023. A recent colored photo, school stamp, and the principal's signature should accompany the Grade 12 Student Certificate. Other participants can also take part in the UTBK-SNBT if they meet the requirements as secondary education graduates in a maximum of the last 3 years. If the prospective student meets the requirements, they can then register.
The registration stage begins with registering an SNBT account through the official SNBT website ( https://snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id ) using NISN, NPSN, and date of birth according to the instructions provided. Make sure the data entered is correct and complete. If appropriate, please verify and validate the data on the existing menu. Then, prospective students will enter the intended study program selection stage and a series of related administrative processes. After uploading the portfolio and payment slip, students can make the UTBK-SNBT payment through a bank or online payment service that the SNBT committee has appointed. In the final stage, students will print their participant cards and be ready to participate in the UTBK-SNBT on the specified day and schedule.
Currently, USU provides at least 30% of the total capacity of undergraduate and diploma programs through the SNBT pathway. The 2023 SNBT Schedule starts from March 23-April 14 for UTBK-SNBT registration. Then, on May 08-14, the first batch of UTBK will be held, continued by the second batch on May 22-28. The SNBT results will be announced on June 20, 2023. Students who pass SNBT can then download their UTBK certificate from June 26 to July 31, 2023.
SNPMB Account Creation | 16 February - 03 March 2023 |
UTBK and SNBT | |
UTBK-SNBT Socialization | 01 December 2022 - 14 April 2023 |
UTBK-SNBT Registration | 23 March - 14 April 2023 |
UTBK Batch 1 Implementation | 08 - 14 May 2023 |
UTBK Batch 2 Implementation | 22 - 28 May 2023 |
SNBT Results Announcement | 20 June 2023 |
UTBK Certificate Download Period | 26 June - 31 July 2023 |
*All activities on the specified day will end at 15.00 WIB |
Have an SNPMB ACCOUNT |
Have an SNPMB ACCOUNT for 2023 Grade 12 SMA/MA/SMK Students or 2023 Package C Students with a maximum age of 25 years (as of July 1, 2023) |
SMA/MA/SMK/equivalent 2021 and 2022 graduate or 2021 and 2022 Package C graduate with a maximum age of 25 years (as of 1 July 2023) |
Participant Requirements: Each participant from the natural sciences, social sciences, or language majors is permitted to choose study programs at PTN (INDEPENDENTLY RESPONSIBLE) |
The 2023 UTBK results only apply to 2023 admissions |
Pay the UTBK fee |
Registration and SNPMB Account Login is mandatory for all prospective UTBK-SNBT registrants using NISN. NPSN, and Date of Birth on the SNPMB page |
Choose the Data Verification and Validation Menu, Fill in and complete the biodata, upload the latest color passport photo, and verify the biodata as well as download and upload the statement for the blind/low vision |
Choose the UTBK-SNBT Registration Menu, Choose a Study Program, Upload a Portfolio, Choose a PTN UTBK Center, and get a UTBK Fee Payment Slip |
Pay the SNBT fee |
Login again and do SNBT, log in to the SNPMB page, choose the UTBK-SNBT registration menu to download the UTBK participant card, and do the exam according to the schedule given |
Central Contacts | |
Gedung D Lantai 2 Komplek Kemdikbudristek Jalan Pintu I Senayan, Jakarta Pusat 10270 | |
snpmb@bppp.kemdikbud.go.id | |
Telephone | 021 - 3104041 |
Call Center | 08041 450 450 |
Help Desk | https://halo-snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id |
Official Page https://spnmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id |
USU Contacts | |
Jl. Dr. T. Mansur No. 9, Kampus Padang Bulan, Medan, 20155, Sumatera Utara | |
info@usu.ac.id | |
Telephone | 085362716693 |
Call Center | 085362716693 |
Help Desk | - |
Official Page https://www.usu.ac.id |
The USU Talenta Excellent Achievement-Based Selection (SBPU Talenta) is a program that filters prospective students of Universitas Sumatera Utara who have talents/achievements in the academic and non-academic fields or have special talents recognized at the national or international level. It is conducted to look for prospective students with good character and achievements in their area of interest and talent they master. Hopefully, it can improve the quality of successor students at Universitas Sumatera Utara and provide more excellent opportunities and benefits to students who are motivated to hone their abilities to study at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU).
Based on the Regulation of the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) on New Student Admissions through the USU Talenta Excellent Achievement-Based Selection Pathway. It was explained that new student admissions through the USU Talenta Excellent Achievement-Based Selection (SBPU Talenta) is a new student admission pathway of USU, and the results were ratified through a Decree of the Rector. A university-level committee also organizes it. An original certificate is needed from the institution organizing the competition. For example, some achievements that meet the selection requirements are Hifzhil Qur'an, Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ), Pesta Paduan Suara Gerejawi (Pesparawi), competitions in science and humanities, etc. The purpose of implementing SBPU Talenta USU is to provide opportunities for outstanding students to develop at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), improve the quality of new USU students, appreciate outstanding students in academic and non-academic fields, and provide motivation to students to maintain their achievements. The capacity of the USU Talenta Excellent Achievement-Based Selection (SBPU Talenta) is a maximum of 0.5% of the new student admissions quota.
The selection is carried out only once (1) a year, and prospective participants can only choose a maximum of two vocational and/or undergraduate study programs at USU. Announcement of the approval will be announced via the www.usu.ac.id website. Those who pass will be considered for Single Tuition Fee (UKT) relief. After passing the selection, prospective students must re-register for administration according to the correct schedule and procedure and are not allowed to change their study program. If they do not re-register, the participant will be disqualified. Furthermore, participants will take medical tests and other documents, such as drug-free and crime-free certificates.
Are students/graduates of SMA/MA/MAK equivalent who graduated in the last three academic years. |
Obtain academic or non-academic champions/awards that are individual or group. |
Awards/Champions are obtained during the education period which is equivalent to high school. |
Able to comply with Ethics and Rules and meet the requirements as a USU student. |
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. | |
Achievements in arts championships are individual championships on a national scale organized by the government, BUMN, or private parties. | |
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. |
Independent Student Selection (SMM) 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 & Vocational SMM |
The Universitas Sumatera Utara Undergraduate (S-1) & Vocational (D-3) Independent Student Selection (SMM) is a selection held independently by Universitas Sumatera Utara. This selection is held to support the new student admissions quota after the SNBT and SNBP pathways. It is intended for fresh secondary education graduates so they can study at USU in undergraduate or vocational/diploma programs. |
SMMPTN Barat |
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). As for the main requirements, prospective participants must be physically and spiritually healthy as well as high school (or equivalent) graduates with valid and legalized graduation certificates. 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 for USU’s undergraduate programs (S-1) who are not Indonesian citizens (WNI). The SMI USU 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 requirements:
Written information and guidelines on International Independent Selection (SMI) Program can be accessed on www.penerimaan.usu.ac.id. |
USU's Postgraduate Program admission selection is a selection for new students of the postgraduate programs, both the master’s program (S2) and the doctoral program (S3), which is carried out independently by the USU Postgraduate School. The selection is carried out in two stages, the Academic Potential Test (TPA) and interview selection.
The registration process is conducted online so prospective students from various locations can access it openly without having to come directly to the USU Postgraduate School. Currently, USU has 62 postgraduate study programs consisting of 40 master’s study programs and 22 doctoral study programs, with 6 study programs (2 doctoral study programs and 4 master’s study programs) under the management of the Postgraduate School.
Information on the selection of new Postgraduate School student admission related to registration procedures, registration requirements, types of exams, exam locations, exam schedules, and tuition fees can be accessed on the SPS admission website.
Basic Academic Potential Test |
Interview |
Announcement of Graduation |
Re-registration |
Document Verification |
Tuition Fee Payment |
Course Registration |
Beginning of Lectures |
Bachelor's Degree Certificate |
Bachelor's Degree Transcript |
Drug-Free Certificate |
3x4 cm Photograph |
Recommendation Letter from 2 former lecturers during undergraduate study and current supervisor (if employed) |
Dissertation Proposals |
National ID Card |
Special requirements can be viewed on the website https://penerimaansps.usu.ac.id |
Directorate of Education Development Contacts | |
Biro Pusat Administrasi, Lt.2 Jl. Dr. Mansur No. 9 Kampus USU Medan | |
The Diploma Program Student Admission Selection (SPMPD) of USU is a selection for new diploma (D-3) level admissions held independently by Universitas Sumatera Utara in the form of a computer-based exam.
The SPMPD registration process is conducted online so prospective students from various locations can access it openly without having to come directly to USU. Currently, USU has 14 diploma (D-3) study programs with many enthusiasts.
Information on SPMPD registration procedures, registration requirements, types of exams, exam locations, exam schedules, and tuition fees can be accessed on the SPMPD website.
The Specialist Doctor Education Program is an advanced level of Medical Doctor Profession Education. The Specialist Doctor Education Program is carried out by each field of the specialist doctor study program at an accredited specialist doctor education institution (Faculty of Medicine). The formation of the Coordinating and Implementation Team for the Specialist Doctor Education Program (TKP PPDS) of the USU Faculty of Medicine is inseparable from when the Specialist Doctor Education journey began. After the USU Faculty of Medicine successfully graduated students of the medical education program (general practitioners), the general practitioners who graduated from the USU Faculty of Medicine immediately underwent PPDS at their alma mater.
Some of the Specialist Doctor Education Programs (PPDS) that existed in 1961 were the Pediatrics PPDS, led and taught by Prof. Jo Kian Tjai, Surgery PPDS by Prof. J.O. Picauly, Obstetrics and Gynecology PPDS by Prof. Tan Oen Siang, Internal Medicine PPDS by Prof. Ahmad Sofian, and Psychiatry and Neurology PPDS by Prof. Mohammad Ilyas Datuk Raja Enda Mora (Ildrem) Siregar. This shows that FK USU has had much experience educating PPDS participants from the past to the present. Since TKP PPDS was formed, the specialist doctor education process at the USU Faculty of Medicine has become more coordinated and is increasingly capable of producing graduates who are competent in their fields and in accordance with the needs of Sumatrans in particular and Indonesians in general.
Register online on the PPDS website |
Delivery of hard copies of PPDS candidate files to the TKP PPDS FK USU |
Announcement of file selection |
Payment of registration fee |
Psychological Test Examination from USU's Faculty of Psychology |
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) Test from the USU Faculty of Medicine |
The Computer Based Test (CBT) exam is carried out by the USU Faculty of Medicine |
Written exams, oral exams/interviews are carried out in each of the related Specialist Study Programs |
Specialist Medical Education Program (SMEP) is a specialized program that provides medical professionals with advanced training in a specific area of medicine. Designed for medical graduates seeking to specialize in a particular field, SMEP's competitive admission criteria require academic qualifications, work experience, and research experience.
SMEP's curriculum includes didactic lectures, clinical training, and research experience, preparing graduates to become leaders in their respective fields, offering specialized patient care and advancing the field of medicine. Upon completion, graduates can take certification exams and gain a competitive advantage in the job market.SMEP is a valuable investment in medical professionals' futures, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers and make a positive impact on their patients' lives.
Registration is done online through the PPDGS website |
Prospective PPDS participants are expected to send a hard copy of their documents to the designated PPDGS USU location |
After the document selection process, the announcement of participants who have passed to the next stage will be made |
The next stage is the Basic Academic Potential Test and interview |
Followed by a psychological test stage |
The TOEFL test is next |
The final stage is a theory, practical, and interview examination |
The announcement of the selection results will be made after all selection stages are completed |
Official written information and guidelines can be accessed on the following page.
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