Established in 1956, Universitas Andalas (Andalas University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Padang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), West Sumatra. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Payakumbuh, Dharmasraya. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Riset dan Teknologi/Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Research and Technology/National Research and Innovation Agency of Republic Indonesia), Universitas Andalas (UNAND) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Andalas (UNAND) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 64 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indonesian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAND also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
