Founded in 1956, Andalas University is a cornerstone of Indonesia’s higher education sector, pioneering the establishment of a leading educational institution outside Java in Padang, West Sumatra. As the country’s fourth oldest state university, Andalas University continues to be one of the most respected institutions nurturing talented human resources to meet the needs of burgeoning local businesses, well-established multinationals, as well as attracting international students.
Through 15 faculties and 43 departments, Andalas University offers an extensive collection of undergraduate programs in addition to 28 masters degree programs and six PhD programs. In fulfilling the academic potential of the 25,000+ students currently enrolled, the university adopts an internationally-recognized method of student-centered learning to encourage active participation in the classroom as well as during field training. Such commitment to academic excellence positions Andalas University as one of only two institutions outside of Java to have obtained ‘A’ accreditation, a notable feat supported by more than 440 PhD holders in the university’s teaching staff.
As an educational institution set against the backdrop of a unique Minangkabau culture and West Sumatra’s strong agrarian tradition, Andalas University’s academic blueprint is also tailored to be in harmony with its surroundings. The university has thus made available a broad selection of topics in keeping with the region’s immense agricultural potential, dynamic economic growth, as well as in embracing its heritage.
Andalas University is broadening its horizon to take a more international approach to learning at the tertiary level. The university currently hosts more than 150 international students and maintains a fast-growing list of joint research projects, faculty exchanges, and other forms of international collaboration.
Year of Establishment: 1956
Type: State University
Number of Students: ± 25,000
Number of Alumni: > 100,000
Faculty Members: ± 1,400
Facilities: 3 Campuses in West Sumatra
Programs: Undergraduate, Masters and Doctorate Degree Programs
As a leading university in multiple disciplines, Andalas University actively engages educational establishments, the private sector and other international organizations. Taking the form of research partnerships, student and staff exchanges, as well as dual degree and language programs, Andalas University has cooperated with a wide array of reputable international institutions, including Monash University and Deakin University from Australia, Leiden University and Erasmus University from the Netherlands, the University of Stuttgart from Germany, Universita Politechnica della Marche from Italy, and Slovak University of Agriculture from Slovakia, as well as non-academic organizations such as UNICEF, the Ford Foundation and the World Bank.
In providing a comprehensive academic experience for all of its students, Andalas University lays claim to three modern campuses located in three different cities; Padang, Payakumbuh and Dharmasraya. Each location delivers unique benefits for the faculties established there. The main campus in Padang, which is situated on the coastline overlooking the Indian Ocean, occupies an area of 500 hectares and hosts the majority of the faculties. The faculties of Animal Husbandry and Economics are located in Payakumbuh, a town strategically located 120 kilometers from Padang offering direct access to a thriving agro-industry sector, whereas the Dharmasraya campus offers the perfect natural environment for Andalas University’s Agrotechnology Department.