For new students are advised to register early for on-campus accommodation, however they must be prepared not to get a place on campus. Therefore it is worth preparing to look for accommodations outside of campus. Although this may require time, additional costs and patience. However, students do not need to worry too much about it. International Office staff will help new students to find suitable accommodation on request.
If before their arrival in Padang new students have not found a suitable place to live, they will be advised to stay in temporary accommodation until they find accommodation, both on campus and off campus.
Andalas University provides numerous facilities to support student needs including academic buildings, high technology laboratories, modern library, student dormitory with a beautiful view. Andalas University always offer support every step of the way, ensuring every student can achieve their potential.
In other to support academic activities Andalas University equipped with Convention Hall (mainly aimed for general lecture, seminar and other academic activities) and Central library with a range of facilities
Convention Hall
Library
Meeting room
Internet acces room
French corner
Minangkabau corner
American corner
Bank Indonesia corner
Discussion room
Spread across a chain of thousands of islands between Asia and Australia, Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population and Southeast Asia's biggest economy. Ethnically it is highly diverse, with more than 300 local languages. The people range from rural hunter-gatherers to a modern urban elite.
Sophisticated kingdoms existed before the arrival of the Dutch, who colonised the archipelago but gave in to an independence struggle in 1949. Indonesia has become one of the world's major emerging economies, but faces demands for independence in several provinces and increasing attacks by Islamist armed groups.
FACTS
Republic of Indonesia
Capital: Jakarta
Population 261 million
Area 1.9 million sq km (742,308 sq miles)
Major languages Indonesian, 300 regional languages
Major religion Islam
Life expectancy 67 years (men), 71 years (women)
Currency Rupiah
UN, World Bank
Campus Location
Located in the hilly region of Limau Manis, Pauh Subdistrict, approximately 15 Km from Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. Andalas University campus covers an area of 500 hectares. This area is referred to as Bukik Karamuntiang / Hill of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, and is located at an altitude of ± 255 m above the sea. The campus faces the City of Padang with views of the blue Indian Ocean stretching to the West. In the eastern part of the row lined up. While on the North and South sides there is a valley, each of which is fed by a tributary. Beautiful and green natural conditions, certainly provide a comfortable atmosphere and beautiful natural panorama. Of course Unand Limau Manis Campus is very conducive for learning and research to explore and develop science and technology for the glory of the nation.
The building has a unique architecture: a combination of the traditional Minangkabau roof (buffalo horn) model and modern style structure. The university is in the process of completing its facilities to accommodate academic and extracurricular activities.
Almost all faculties are located at Limau Limau Manis, except the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, and the Faculty of Dentistry, which is located in the Jati area (first campus), Padang. At present Unand has Campus II in Payakumbuh, about 120 km from Padang, and Campus III in Dharmasraya, about 200 km from Padang.
Andalas University Campus Limau Manis, Padang City
How to Get to UNAND
By Car
The trip will take about thirty minutes from Padang city centre along regular road. From International Airport Minang Kabau the trip takes about one and a half to two hours.
By Train
Take any of regular trains International Airport Minang Kabau . Hop off at Simpang Haru Station. Every point in the campus is accessible by green angkot (public transportation) and stop at Pasar Baru, and Every point in the campus is accessible by white campus bus, which serves for free.