International Student Admission (SMI)
About International Student Admission
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.
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 1-19) 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 |
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). |
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 Preparation
| The examination room preparation should be completed no later than 1 (one) week before the examination date. |
| All personnel and parties responsible for the computer-based examination implementation must be aware of their respective tasks. The Implementation Committee must provide guidance to all location supervisors, room supervisors, invigilators, and room technicians. |
| Installation of location and room signage as well as seat/table number should be done no later than three days before the examination so participants can find their respective examination locations. Dashboard numbering is arranged according to the configuration determined by the system. |
| Participants with special needs will be provided with special needs rooms. |
Visit Website
Visit International Student Admission WebsiteComputer-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
| 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 |
