Quick Summary
Since 1961, Universitas Syiah Kuala has been one of Indonesia's prominent publics, based in Banda Aceh. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32500 students including 1.5% from outside Indonesia. Known for strengths in Agriculture and Forestry, Engineering and Technology, Marine Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
USK is the premier university in the Aceh region, globally recognized for its disaster management research and strong community service values.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture and ForestryEngineering and TechnologyMarine ScienceEnvironmental Science
Founded1961
TypePublic
Total Students32500
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio18.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size324 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsRumah Sakit Pendidikan Universitas Syiah Kuala (RSUD USK),Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz Hospital
AccreditationUnggul (BAN-PT)
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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
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Magister,Doctoral,Vocational,Specialist
Programs
Doctor of Medical Science,Doctor of Engineering,Doctor of Economics,Doctor of Law,Doctor of Education
PhD Programs
Hybrid Learning for Professional Courses,Selected Magister Programs
Online Programs
Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center (TDMRC),Atsiri Research Center (ARC),Center for Tropical Veterinary Studies
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Unggul (BAN-PT)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS5.5
TOEFL500
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For local students, focus on SNBP and SNBT national entrance exams. International students should apply via the USK International Office portal with a strong research proposal for postgraduate levels.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indonesian Rupiah
UG Tuition
Rp10,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
Living Cost
Rp40,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
PG Tuition
Rp18,000,000/yr
per year · IDR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
Rp50,500,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · IDR
Scholarships AvailableKIP-Kuliah,Beasiswa Unggulan,USK International Scholarship,Bakti Aceh
Avg Scholarship$500
Financial AidAvailable for low-income families through UKT reduction schemes.
Work-StudyLimited to library assistants and laboratory assistants.
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Magister,Doctoral,Vocational,Specialist programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Accounting | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Agricultural Technology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$4,800
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory for most undergraduate programs in collaboration with government and private sectors.
Industry Connections
PertaminaBank IndonesiaPT Solusi Bangun AndalasVarious NGOs for Disaster Management
Notable Alumni
Nova Iriansyah,Darwati A. Gani,Zaini Abdullah
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size Swimming Pool,Football Stadium,Indoor Sports Hall,Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
Symphony Orchestra,Nature Lovers Club (Mapala),Robot Design Team,Student Press Association
Library Resources
Main library with over 150,000 physical volumes and access to international journals like ScienceDirect and Scopus.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,AIMS Program,IISMA,Student Exchange with Universiti Malaya
Summer Programs
Disaster Mitigation Summer School,Aceh Culture and Language Program