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10 Universities with the Most Master's Degree Programs in North Sumatra

Reviewing the Campus with the Most Comprehensive Master's Program Options in North Sumatra

UNPRI, Medan - In North Sumatra, several private and state universities offer master's or postgraduate education in a wide variety of fields, with a small number of universities accredited by BAN-PT. Master's programs typically require undergraduate graduates with a minimum GPA set by each university. Foreign language proficiency, entrance exams, and sometimes interviews or research proposals are also requirements that prospective students must meet. A master's degree provides enhanced specialized competencies, research skills, and enhanced career opportunities. It is part of the postgraduate level, which includes master's (S2) and doctoral (S3) degrees. The following is a list of the 10 universities in North Sumatra with the largest number of master's degree programs, sorted by number of programs, along with campus addresses and current rectors, as found on each university's website.

Universitas Prima Indonesia, founded by Prof. Dr. dr. I Nyoman Ehrich Lister, M.Kes, AIFM-K, Sp.KKLP, has now received excellent accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) based on Decree (SK) No. 510/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/PT/V/2024 issued in May 2024. The campus, which promotes the concept of socio-technopreneurship, is led by Prof. Dr. Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, M.Kes., as Rector, has 11 master's study programs, ranking first among private universities in North Sumatra and even Indonesia, particularly in the medical field. These programs include the Master of Biomedical Science, Master of Tropical Medicine, Master of Clinical Medicine, Master of Dentistry, Master of Nursing, and Master of Public Health. In non-medical fields, there are the Master of Management, Master of Accountancy, Master of Law, Master of Notary, and Master of Indonesian Language Education. The main campus of UNPRI is located at Jalan Sampul No. 3, Medan Petisah, while the PSDKU UNPRI is located at Jalan Harapan Raya No. 1, Pekan Baru, Riau Province.

Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra (UMSU) has also been accredited as superior based on BAN-PT Decree No. UMSU is a state university based on Decree No. 174/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.Ppj/PT/III/2024 dated March 5, 2024, valid until March 20, 2029. Led by Prof. Dr. Agussani, M.AP., as Rector, UMSU currently offers eight master's degree programs, including a Master of Law, a Master of Notary, a Master of Accountancy, a Master of Management, a Master of Communication Studies, and a Master of Mathematics Education. UMSU's main campus is located at Jalan Kapten Muchtar Basri No. 3, Glugur Darat II, Medan, while the master's program campus is located at Jalan Denai No. 217, Medan.

Panca Budi University was founded by Prof. Dr. H. Kadirun Yahya on November 27, 1956. Initially named the Metaphysics Academy under the auspices of the Metaphysics Academy Foundation. On December 19, 1961, the institution, now led by Dr. H. Muhammad Isa Indrawan, SE, MM., as Rector, officially changed its name and was designated Panca Budi Development University. UNPAB now holds superior accreditation status based on BAN-PT Decree Number 1865/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/PT/X/2024 dated October 8, 2024, which is valid until October 8, 2029. There are seven levels of master's study programs at UNPAB: Master of Law, Master of Management, Master of Economics, Master of Accounting, Master of Information Technology, Master of Health Law, and Master of Urban and Regional Planning. The UNPAB campus is located at Jalan Jenderal Gatot Subroto KM 4.5, Medan.

Founded on April 29, 1983, by Haji Agus Salim Siregar, Medan Area University now holds excellent accreditation based on the Decree of the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) Number 2286/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/PT/II/2025, dated February 11, 2025. UMA is currently led by Prof. Dr. Dadan Ramdan, M.Eng., M.Sc., as Rector. UMA offers five master's programs: Master of Public Administration, Master of Agribusiness, Master of Law, Master of Psychology, and Master of Management. UMA's main campus is located at Jalan Kolam No. 1, Medan Estate, while the master's program is located on UMA Campus II, at Jalan Setia Budi No. 79B, Medan.

Muslim Nusantara University (UMN) Al Washliyah also holds excellent accreditation status based on Decree Number 2128/SK/BAN-PT/Ak/PT/IV/2025. The university was founded by PB Al Washliyah or the Al Jam'iyatul Washliyah Association in 1996 through the merger of several The university, which was previously under the auspices of Al Washliyah, includes IKIP Al Washliyah and A-MIPA Al Washliyah. The university, now led by Dr. H. Firmansyah, M.Sc., offers five master's programs: Master of Indonesian Language Education, Master of English Language Education, Master of Mathematics Education, Master of Law, and Master of Management. The campus is located at Jalan Garu II A No. 93, Harjosari I, Medan Amplas.

Historically, the Islamic University of North Sumatra (UISU) was founded by young Muslim figures on January 7, 1951, initiated by Bahrum Djamil, Adnan Benawi, Sariani AS, Rivai Abdul Manaf Nasution, and Sabaruddin Ahmad. UISU's founding aimed to provide access to higher education outside Java and was supported by government officials and religious scholars at the time. UISU offers five master's programs: Master of Law, Master of Management, Master of Literature, Master of Agribusiness, and Master of Agritechnology. The campus, currently led by Prof. Dr. Safrida, SE, M.Sc., as Rector, is located on Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Teladan, Medan.

HKBP Nommensen University was originally established in Pematang Siantar by the Batak Protestant Christian Association (HKBP) on October 7, 1954. The university's name is taken from the German missionary, Dr. Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen, who spread Christianity to the Batak people. The university's website reveals that the current Rector is Dr. Richard A. M. Napitupulu, S.T., M.T., offers five master's degree programs: Master of Management, Master of English Education, Master of Administrative Science, Master of Law, and Master of Mathematics Education. The campus is located at Jalan Sutomo No. 4A Medan or Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan No. 23, Medan.

Darma Agung University Medan (UDA) was founded by Tumpal Dorianus Pardede in 1957, based on Notarial Deed No. 57 dated December 11, 1957. Currently, Darma Agung University offers five master's degree programs in several fields of study, including Master of Government Communication, Master of Law, Master of Management, Master of Agribusiness Management, and Master of Communication Science. The campus is located at Jl. DR. TD Pardede No. 21, Petisah Hulu, Medan Baru District, Medan City.

Simalungun University was founded on the initiative of Mayor Radjamin Purba, SH, who at that time served as Regent of the Simalungun Regency Level II. The idea was supported by the community and various parties, and finally, through deliberation on September 18, 1965, USI was born. Located on Jalan Sisingamangaraja Barat, Bah Kapul, Siantar Sitalasari, Pematang Siantar City, North Sumatra, USI was officially established on April 9, 1966, under the Simalungun University Foundation. Currently, USI offers four master's degree programs: Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Master of Management, Master of Law, and Master of Social Science Education.

Labuhan Batu University, located at Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Raja Aek Tapa No. 126 A KM 3.5, Bakaran Batu, Rantau Selatan District, Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra, was founded by Dr. H. Amarullah Nasution, S.E., M.B.A., on March 21, 2007. The campus received university certification on August 12, 2007, offering master's programs in several fields of study. Currently, there are three master's programs at ULB: Master of Management Science, Master of Educational Management, and Master of Law. The large number of master's programs at several universities demonstrates the rapid development of postgraduate higher education in North Sumatra. The increasing number of master's programs means more opportunities for undergraduates to continue their studies, research, and specialize in their fields. Important notes: The number of active master's programs listed above is subject to change (new programs, closures, or accreditation suspension). Therefore, the latest data for each university must be verified directly with the respective university. (Yd)

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