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Education Programs Offered
Vocational Program
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Undergraduate Program
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Doctoral Program
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Faculties and School
Universitas Sumatera Utara offers educational levels consisting of undergraduate, master's, doctoral, professional, specialist, and diploma programs. Several USU faculties also provide international programs for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral study programs.
University News
Dean of FIB USU Prof. Dr. Dra. T. Thyrhaya Zein, M.A., in his remarks, when opening the event, appreciated the implementation of the Essay Writing Guidance held by the Indonesian Literature Study Program. According to him, this activity will encourage students to excel at the national level so that the target of the Main Performance Indicator (IKU) 2 target in the study program will increase.
Student Activity Units
The USU campus offers various platforms for students to engage in activities and learn more outside the classroom. Through student activity units, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) facilitates students’ hobbies and interests in various fields. Find more opportunities to meet new friends, share new experiences, develop soft skills, interests and skills, as well as build a broad network.
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Activity Units
USU student activity units also provide opportunities for students to participate in various events and competitions while expanding their personal network. Participating in student activity units can help students showcase their potential and talents in their respective fields and prepare for future career paths.
Sports
Martial Arts
Spiritual
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Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa (UKM) PMM USU
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Debate and Languages
Music and Literature
Press and JournalismScholarships
Discover various scholarships at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) to ensure that USU is the best option for your education. As a Tri Dharma university, USU provides both internal and external scholarships that students can choose. Our scholarship programs assist high-achieving, financially needy, and talented students in specific fields of education. Types of scholarships offered include achievement-based, need-based, and talent-based as well as government, national, and international scholarships. We encourage students to explore our scholarship offers and take advantage of the opportunity to fund their education at USU.
Campus Facilities
USU provides various facilities that can be used, especially by students and the academic community, to support learning activities and as a means to support various non-academic activities.
Campus Visits
Campus visits are intended for prospective students of Universitas Sumatera Utara. You will have the opportunity to see firsthand the atmosphere of our campus, including the facilities, students, and campus life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. T. Mansur Street No. 9, Padang Bulan, Medan Baru District, Medan City, North Sumatra 20222
Durin Tunggal, Pancur Batu District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra 20353
Access and Transportation
Students from outside Medan can take a flight to Kualanamu Airport and continue their journey to the USU campus by taxi or bus. Students can also take a train and continue their journey using public transportation.
From Outside Medan
Students can use buses to reach USU by going through the nearest bus terminal and getting off at Amplas Terminal. After that, students can continue their journey to the USU campus using public transportation, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
Students can reach the location of Universitas Sumatera Utara by taking a flight. After arriving at Kualanamu Airport, the journey can be continued by taking a taxi or bus, which takes approximately 60 minutes.
Students can use a ship and dock at Belawan Port. Then, the journey can be continued by public transportation or bus to the location of USU, which takes approximately 120 minutes.
Medan City Tourism
Rumah Tjong A Fie
Rumah Tjong A Fie is a historic building located in the city of Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The building was constructed in 1895 by a Chinese entrepreneur named Tjong A Fie, who was a prominent figure in the history of Medan. The building features a Chinese-European architectural style and is one of the well-preserved examples of colonial architecture in Indonesia. Rumah Tjong A Fie covers an area of approximately 8,000 square meters with two floors and 35 rooms.
Istana Maimun
Istana Maimun is a grand palace located in Medan, Indonesia, known for its stunning architecture and rich history. The palace was built in the 19th century during the reign of the Sultanate of Deli and is a remarkable example of Malay architecture with a blend of Indian, Spanish, and Italian styles. Istana Maimun is now a popular tourist destination, showcasing the grandeur of the Sultanate era through its impressive interior decoration and displays of royal artifacts.
Lake Toba
Lake Toba is a volcanic lake located in the province of North Sumatra, Indonesia. The lake is the largest lake in Indonesia and also one of the largest volcanic lakes in the world. Because of its natural beauty, Lake Toba is a popular tourist destination in Indonesia. Lake Toba was formed by the eruption of an ancient volcano around 75,000 years ago, and there is still a volcanic island in the middle of the lake called Samosir Island. Lake Toba covers an area of approximately 1,145 square kilometers and reaches a depth of up to 450 meters.
