10 Best Private Faculties of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) in North Sumatra

by Andrian Reinaldo Crispin

10 Best Private Faculties of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) in North Sumatra

Preparing Quality Future Educators from Private Universities in North Sumatra

UNPRI, Medan – The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) is an academic institution at universities that specifically prepares prospective teachers and educators through study programs such as Primary School Teacher Education, Language Education, Mathematics Education, and others. In Indonesia, including North Sumatra, there was a shortage of around 1,312,759 teachers in 2024, based on calculations from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbud Ristek), which recorded the number of retiring teachers and projected the total teacher demand nationwide. This figure is estimated from comparing the number of teachers retiring in 2024 (69,762 people) with the total unmet demand for teachers.

Given the large demand for teachers, the role of FKIP — which is not solely dominated by public universities (PTN) — becomes very important, as private universities (PTS) have proven to make significant contributions by supplying educators not only to serve as school teachers but also as mentors, trainers, non-formal education tutors, educational counselors, curriculum developers, education researchers, even lecturers, and other transformational roles. Below are 10 of the Best Private Faculties of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) in North Sumatra that can serve as references.

FKIP Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI)
The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Universitas Prima Indonesia was established in 2005, coinciding with the university’s name change from Akademi Keperawatan dan Kebidanan Prima (established in 2001) to Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Prima Husada, before finally becoming a university. FKIP UNPRI is one of the eight faculties currently at UNPRI, and its development aligns with the university’s overall vision and mission of socio-technopreneurship based on IT. The faculty offers undergraduate programs in Indonesian Language and Literature Education, English Language Education, and a Master’s in Indonesian Language Education—the first and currently the only one in North Sumatra. The campus is located at Jalan Sampul No. 3, Medan Petisah, North Sumatra.
FKIP Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)
The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara is the fifth faculty established on October 19, 1957. The history of FKIP UISU began with the merger of two faculties (the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education and the Faculty of Tarbiyah) into one, based on a Decree of the Minister of National Education in 1984. The faculty offers undergraduate programs in Indonesian Language and Literature Education, Civic and Pancasila Education, History Education, Mathematics Education, Biology Education, Physics Education, Chemistry Education, and Teacher Professional Education. The campus is located on Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Kelurahan Teladan, Kecamatan Medan Kota, North Sumatra.
FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU)
The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara was established in 1968, initially named the Faculty of Educational Sciences (FIP). It currently offers undergraduate programs in Indonesian Language and Literature Education, English Language Education, Moral and Civic Education (Pancasila), Accounting Education, Mathematics Education, Guidance and Counseling, and Primary School Teacher Education. The main campus is located at Jalan Kapten Mukhtar Basri No. 3, Medan, North Sumatra, while the postgraduate campus for the Master’s in Islamic Religious Education and Master’s in Higher Education Management is located at Jalan Denai No. 217, Medan Denai, North Sumatra.
FKIP Universitas Al Washliyah (UNIVA) Medan UNIVA has had its Faculty of Teacher Training and Education since 2009. The history of FKIP Universitas Al Washliyah Medan began in 2005, when Drs. H. Hairul Arifin Ritonga, then Vice Rector III of Universitas Al Washliyah Medan, initiated its formation. Since its official establishment, the faculty has opened three undergraduate programs: English Language Education, Indonesian Language Education, and Mathematics Education; as well as postgraduate programs: Master’s in Indonesian Language and Literature Education, Master’s in English Language Education, and Master’s in Mathematics Education. The campus is located at Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Harjosari I, Medan Amplas, North Sumatra.
FKIP Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah (UMN AW)
The study programs offered by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah (UMN AW) include Bachelor’s Degrees in Indonesian Language and Literature Education, English Language Education, Guidance and Counseling, Early Childhood Teacher Education (PG-PAUD), Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD), Mathematics Education, and Physics Education. The campus is located at Jalan Garu II A No. 93, Harjosari I, Medan Amplas District, Medan City, North Sumatra.
FKIP Universitas Quality
The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Universitas Quality was formerly known as Universitas Karo, which was founded in 1986. In 2008, management was transferred to the Bukit Barisan Simalem Foundation, leading to the university’s name change to Universitas Quality. As of now, it has been operating for 35 years. The available study programs include Bachelor’s in Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD), Bachelor’s in Mathematics Education, Bachelor’s in Civic and Pancasila Education, and a Master’s in Primary Education. The campuses are located at Jalan Ringroad – Ngumban Surbakti No. 18, Medan, and Jalan Jamin Ginting No. 41, Raya, Kabanjahe, Karo Regency, North Sumatra.
FKIP Universitas HKBP Nommensen
The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at HKBP Nommensen University has two campus locations — one in Medan and another in Pematang Siantar. The study programs offered include Bachelor’s in Physics Education, Indonesian Language and Literature Education, English Language Education, Civic and Pancasila Education, Economics Education, Mathematics Education, Christian Religious Education, Teacher Professional Education, and Natural Sciences Education. The campuses are located at Jalan Sutomo No. 4A, Medan, Indonesia, and Jalan Sangnawaluh No. 4, Siopat Suhu Village, East Siantar District, Pematangsiantar City, North Sumatra.
FKIP Universitas Simalungun
In 1963, Mayor Radjamin Purba, SH, who served as the Regent (Bupati) of Simalungun Regency, initiated the establishment of Universitas Simalungun, which has five faculties and one postgraduate program, including the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. The faculty offers study programs such as Bachelor’s in Biology Education, History Education, Civic and Pancasila Education, Indonesian Language and Literature Education, and English Language Education. The campus is located at Jalan Sisingamangaraja Barat, Bah Kapul Village, Siantar Sitalasari District, Pematangsiantar City, North Sumatra Province.
FKIP Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas Medan
The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) at Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas, North Sumatra, was established in 2010. The operational permits from DIKTI (Directorate General of Higher Education) were issued in 2013 and 2014. The faculty offers four study programs: Indonesian Language and Literature Education, English Language Education, Mathematics Education, and Primary School Teacher Education. The campus is located at Jalan Setia Budi No. 479 F, Tanjung Sari, Medan Selayang District, Medan City.
FKIP Universitas Darma Agung (UDA)
The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education is one of many faculties within Universitas Darma Agung Medan, established in 1979 and still operating today. The faculty offers undergraduate programs in Civic and Pancasila Education, Christian Religious Education, and Physics Education. The campus is located at Jalan Dr. TD Pardede No. 21, Medan Petisah District, North Sumatra.

In the midst of rapid technological development and global challenges, the need for qualified teachers and educators has become increasingly urgent. Although support in the form of teacher allowances and facilities is not yet evenly distributed throughout Indonesia—especially in remote areas—and despite government policies allowing individuals with non-education bachelor’s degrees to become teachers after completing the Pre-service Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG Prajabatan) to obtain a teaching certificate, the role of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) remains vital as the front line in producing competent and adaptive generations of educators, moving toward Golden Indonesia 2045. (Yd)

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