Overview
Established in 1956, the Universitas Andalas (Andalas University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Padang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), West Sumatra. This institution also has a branch campus in Payakumbuh and Dharmasraya. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Andalas (UNAND) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Andalas (UNAND) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 68-year-old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Indonesian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAND also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | Universitas Andalas |
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| Name (English) | Andalas University |
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| Acronym | UNAND |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Motto | Untuk Kedjajaan Bangsa For the Glory of Nation |
| Colours | Green |
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University Location
| Address | Jalan Dr. Mohammad Hatta, Kampus Limau Manis Padang 25163 West Sumatra Indonesia |
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(751) 71181 |
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(751) 71085 |
| Other locations | Payakumbuh and Dharmasraya |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Universitas Andalas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universitas Andalas's Facebook page review
Universitas Andalas's X page review
Universitas Andalas's Youtube page review
Universitas Andalas's Instagram page review
Universitas Andalas's official LinkedIn profile
Universitas Andalas's official TikTok channel