Quick Summary
Universitas Andalas is a public founded in 1956, located in Padang, Indonesia. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 33450 students including 50% from outside Indonesia. Known for strengths in Agriculture, Forestry, Pharmacy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the oldest university outside Java, offering a combination of academic prestige and a scenic, eco-friendly campus environment.
Subject Strengths
AgricultureForestryPharmacyMedicineSocial Sciences
Founded1956
TypePublic
Total Students33450
Intl Students50%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusSuburban
Campus Size500 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsRumah Sakit Universitas Andalas
AccreditationBAN-PT (Unggul)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Specialist, Vocational
Programs
12
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
LPPM (Institute for Research and Community Service), Center for Disaster Studies
Research Centers
High
Research Output
BAN-PT (Unggul)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL500
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should apply through the KNB Scholarship or the university's international admission path; domestic students must focus on SNBT performance.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indonesian Rupiah
UG Tuition
Rp9,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
Living Cost
Rp38,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
PG Tuition
Rp18,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
Rp55,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · IDR
Scholarships AvailableKIP Kuliah, Beasiswa Unggulan, KNB Scholarship, Bank Indonesia Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$500
Financial AidTuition fee reduction (UKT adjustment) for qualifying students
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Specialist, Vocational programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Management | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Pharmacy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$4,800
Average Salary After Graduation
75%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local and national government agencies and SOEs
Industry Connections
PT Semen PadangPertaminaBio FarmaBank Mandiri
Notable Alumni
Gamawan Fauzi, Basrief Arief, Fasli Jalal
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Football Stadium, Tennis Courts, Indoor Gymnasium, Athletics Track
Student Clubs
40+ Student Activity Units (UKM) including Mountaineering, Arts, and Debating
Library Resources
Universitas Andalas Central Library with extensive regional archives and digital repository
Exchange Programs
IISMA, AUN-ACTS, Erasmus+
Summer Programs
Minangkabau Cultural Summer Program