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Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta is a university in Indonesia that fits students who want an institution shaped by Islamic values and an emphasis on scientific scholarship and skills development. It suits applicants looking for study in a university with an “Unggul” accreditation status and a clear Muhammadiyah identity.

  2. What you can study

    The university focuses on Islamic cultural education, scientific scholarship, and skills development based on Islamic values. No specific subject areas or programme list is given in the available information, so the current programme catalogue should be confirmed on the university’s official website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university’s official website for the application route, required documents, entry requirements, and deadlines. The university’s public information does not give a separate international admissions process, so confirm the current procedure and any country-specific requirements with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the available information; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Sukoharjo Regency will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it before applying. A student moving from abroad should also check visa steps, document legalization, accommodation, and whether the programme has any language requirement on the official site.

  6. How it compares

    There are 194 universities in Indonesia. Compared with that national landscape, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta stands out for its Islamic orientation, its focus on skills development, and its “Unggul” accreditation status, which makes it a clear option for students specifically seeking that academic and cultural profile.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

What country is Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta in?

It is in Indonesia.

What kind of institution is it?

It is a university operating under the Muhammadiyah organization.

What is its accreditation status?

It holds an “Unggul” (Excellent) accreditation status from BAN-PT.

What is the official website?

http://www.ums.ac.id/

Overview

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta is a private university in Indonesia and one of the country's leading higher education institutions. Established in 1958, the university is located in Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency. UMS operates under the Muhammadiyah organization and focuses on Islamic cultural education, scientific scholarship, and skills development based on Islamic values. UMS is the best Islamic university No.1 in Indonesia according to THE WUR (2026). UMS holds an “Unggul” (Excellent) accreditation status, granted by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) through Decree No. 1057/SK/BAN-PT/Ak-PPJ/PT/XII/2021.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Indonesia.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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