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.
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Standard Operating Procedure |
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The Reception for Foreign Students at Andalas University |
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Code: A.I. |
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Unit: UPT Layanan International (International Office) |
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Defenition |
The foreign students reception is the selection of fresh students with foreign nationality who are eligible to join the Student Mobility ( short course 1-12 months), Undergraduate Courses, Post Graduate Programs at Andalas University (UNAND) |
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Purposes |
This SOP explains the following items: 1. The application and reception for foreign students 2. The steps to acquire LoA from Andalas University 3. The procedures to acquire study permit from The Ministry of Education and Culture Republic Indonesia 4. The application procedure for Visa Telex and VITAS |
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Application Procedures |
1. The applicants (foreign student candidates) should submit the application directly to the Andalas University (UNAND) Rector by attaching the completed appliaction form (Attachment A. I.1.) (Application form should have been submitted at least 5 months prior to the arrival in Indonesia) 2. The International Office will inform the selected Faculty about the foreign students application. If accepted, then the International Office will forward the acceptance to the University Rector. 3. Andalas Univeristy Rector will respon the acceptance of the applicants through Letter of Acceptance (LoA) (Attachment A.I.2.) 4. Based on the LoA from the University Rector, the applicant can propose the Study Permit to the office of Indonesian Higher Education, Research and Technology in Jakarta through the International Office which will process the Study Permit by completing the Study Permit Application Form (Attachment A.I.3.) 5. After having the Study Permit (Attachment A.I.4.), the applicant will receive Official Acceptance Decree as the student of Andalas University from the University Rector (Attachment A.I.5.) 6. International Office will process the VISA TELEX application at the Jakarta Imigration Office by completing the VISA TELEX application form (Attachment A.I.6.) 7. The approval of VISA TELEX (Attachment A.I.7.) will be sent to the applicant to be followed up by VITAS (Limited Stay Permit) application to the Indonesian Embacy at the applicant’s home country (Attachment A.I.8.). 8. The applicant may depart to Indonesia once he/she has received the VITAS (Attachment A.I.9.) and report the arrival to the International Office of Andalas University. |
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References |
1. Ministrial Decree from the Ministry of Education and Culture (Permendikbud) No. 25 Tahun 2017 about the Procedure and Requirement to a student at Indonesian University for Foreigner 2. Ministrial Decree from the Ministry of Law and Human Right of Indonesian Republic (Permenkumham RI) No. 51 Tahun 2016 about the Amandement on (Permenkumham RI) No. 24 TAhun 2016 about the Technical Procedure and Visiting Visa Application and Vitas. 3. Circular Letter from the Directorat Generale of Imigration No. IMI-IZ.01.10.1217 Tanggal 7 Juni 2010 about the Visa Requirements and Limited Stay Permit for Foreign Students. |
STUDY PERMIT REGISTRATION Klik disini
This page provides informations about Indonesia, as a country you will stay in,Padang, West Sumatera, where UNAND has campus at that city, an of course campus life. So by the time you arrive in Indonesia, you will know what kind of foods are served in Indonesian restaurants, what is the public transportation can be used, and many more! Make sure you check this out so that you won’t be clueless.