Quick Summary
Sebelas Maret University is a public founded in 1976, located in Surakarta, Indonesia. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 45000 students including 1.5% from outside Indonesia. Known for strengths in Education, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 12%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Indonesia's top public universities with a focus on both modern research and cultural heritage.
Subject Strengths
EducationArts and HumanitiesEngineeringSocial Sciences
Founded1976
TypePublic
Total Students45000
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusSuburban
Campus Size70 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsRumah Sakit Universitas Sebelas Maret (RS UNS)
AccreditationBAN-PT (Unggul), AUN-QA, ABEST21
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, Vocational, Professional
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Center for Fintech and Banking, Center for Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Center for Cultural Studies
Research Centers
High
Research Output
BAN-PT (Unggul), AUN-QA, ABEST21
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate12%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL500
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high UTBK scores for national entrance and prepare a strong portfolio for creative majors.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indonesian Rupiah
UG Tuition
Rp18,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
Living Cost
Rp38,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
PG Tuition
Rp28,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
Rp56,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · IDR
Scholarships AvailableKIP-Kuliah, LPDP, UNS Global Challenge, Bank Indonesia Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, Vocational, Professional programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Management | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Fine Arts | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$4,500
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with state-owned enterprises (BUMN) and regional government
Industry Connections
PertaminaTelkom IndonesiaBank Mandirivarious manufacturing firms in Central Java
Notable Alumni
Mooryati Soedibyo, Tung Desem Waringin, Sudirman Said
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Stadium, Indoor Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
Over 50 student organizations including Marching Band, Nature Lovers, and Robot Research
Library Resources
UNS Library with extensive digital repository and OJS access
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
UNS Summer Course on Javanese Culture and Indonesian Language