State University of Medan


Medan State University or UNIMED is a public university located in the city of Medan in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

History

Medan State University was originally established in 1956 as the Teachers Training College in Medan. On 27 August 1957, the college was absorbed by the University of North Sumatra to become the university's Faculty for Teachers Training and Education.
On 23 June 1963, the faculty gained autonomy as the Medan branch campus of the Institute for Teachers Training and Education. In 1964, the Physical Education faculty was separated from the institute and became the Sports Institute only to be reintegrated back into IKIP Medan in 1977.
IKIP Medan was granted university status on October 7, 1999 and re-opened as Medan State University in February 2000.

Academics

State University of Medan provides programmes ranging from undergraduate diplomas to postgraduate doctorates from the following faculties:

Undergraduate programs

Faculty of EducationFaculty of Language and ArtsFaculty of Social Studies

  • Indonesian language and literature
  • English language and literature
  • Foreign languages
  • Dramatic arts, dance and music
  • Fine arts
  • Pancasila and Citizenship Studies
  • History
  • Geography
    • Faculty of Mathematics and Natural SciencesFaculty of EngineeringFaculty of Sports Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Food Science
  • Fashion Design
  • Physical Education and Recreation
  • Sports Training
  • Sports Studies
    • Faculty of EconomicsTelevision University
  • Economics
  • Accountancy
  • Management
  • International School

    Postgraduate programs

    • The following postgraduate programs are offered:
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