UNIVERSITAS MEDAN AREA

Universitas Medan Area (UMA) is a leading private university in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, with two campuses at Pancing and Setia Budi. The Pancing Main Campus occupies approximately 14 hectares of green space, creating an open and sustainable setting for learning, research, and student life. The name “Universitas Medan Area” honors the historic spirit of the Medan Area freedom fighters of 1945, reflecting UMA’s long-standing commitment to education, service, and community development.

UMA offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs that encourage interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. Curricula are practice-oriented and industry-connected, combining classroom study with laboratory practice, field projects, internships, and community engagement. Facilities include modern laboratories, a digital library, collaboration and maker spaces, and integrated career and entrepreneurship services that help students build professional skills and launch ventures. Research at UMA focuses on applied, community-relevant solutions in areas such as sustainable agriculture, environmental management, public health and psychology, evidence-based policy, and digital innovation.

UMA works closely with local government, industry, and civil society to expand opportunities for internships, service-learning, joint research, and graduate employment. The university provides an inclusive academic environment that prepares students to think critically, act ethically, and create impact across North Sumatra and beyond.