Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) is a private university in Surakarta (also known as Solo), Central Java, Indonesia, affiliated to the Muhammadiyah Islamic Organization. The university was founded in 1964 with the goal of providing high-quality education and cultivating students with professional skills and good moral qualities. Here are some detailed information about UMS:

Overview

Name: Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS)

Location: Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

Nature: Private University

Established: 1964

Mission and Vision

Mission: To cultivate graduates with professional competence, moral responsibility and leadership to promote social progress and national development by providing high-quality education, research and social services.

Vision: To become an internationally recognized university that achieves excellence in education, research and social services, especially in the fields of social responsibility, innovation and sustainable development.

Disciplines and Courses

Colleges: UMS has several colleges and departments covering a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

College of Education and Teacher Training

College of Economics and Business

College of Engineering

College of Law

College of Medicine

College of Information Technology

College of Social and Political Sciences

College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

College of Humanities

College of Health Sciences

College of Tourism and Hotel Management

Courses: Courses are offered at the undergraduate, master and doctoral levels. Courses cover a wide range of fields from education, economics and business, engineering, law, medicine to information technology, social sciences, humanities, health sciences and tourism and hotel management.

Advantages and Features

Academic Reputation: UMS enjoys a good academic reputation in Indonesia, especially in the fields of education, economics and business, engineering, etc.

Research and Innovation: Attach importance to scientific research and technological innovation, have multiple research centers, and support interdisciplinary research projects.

International Cooperation: Established cooperative relations with many international universities and research institutions, providing international exchanges, joint research and dual degree programs.

Faculty: Has a team of highly qualified teachers, many professors have rich experience and research results in their respective fields.

Well-equipped facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching and research facilities, including libraries, laboratories, sports facilities and student dormitories.

Community Service: Actively participate in community service and support local development through various projects, especially in education, health and social welfare.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate: Usually requires completion of high school education and passing entrance examinations or qualification reviews. For international students, language scores (such as TOEFL or IELTS) may also be required.

Postgraduate: Usually requires an undergraduate degree and may need to pass specific entrance examinations or interviews. Specific admission requirements may vary depending on the course.

Accreditation and Recognition

UMS is recognized by the Indonesian government and the courses it offers meet the country's educational standards. Many professional courses have also obtained relevant industry and international certifications.

International Rankings

In the QS World University Rankings, UMS is usually ranked between 1001-1200 worldwide.

UMS also has a certain ranking in the QS Asian University Rankings.

In the QS subject rankings, UMS has a certain reputation in certain fields such as education, economics and business.

Campus Facilities

Facilities: Comprehensive teaching and research facilities are provided, including libraries, laboratories, computer centers, sports facilities and student dormitories.

Accommodation: Dormitory facilities are provided for students, especially for out-of-town students.

Extracurricular Activities: Students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities such as student clubs, cultural festivals, sports events, etc. to promote personal all-round development.

Social Impact

UMS has made important contributions to the socio-economic development of Surakarta City and the entire Central Java Province through its educational programs, research and social service activities. Many alumni hold important positions in education, economy, engineering, law and other fields, and have a positive impact on local and national development.

Other Information

UMS actively participates in international organizations and projects and has cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions.

The school also regularly holds international conferences and seminars to promote academic exchanges and international cooperation.