Andalas University

Andalas University
Universitas Andalas
Andalas University, Limau Manis campus
MottoUntuk kedjajaan bangsa (Indonesian)
Motto in English
For the glory of the nation
TypePublic university
Established1955 (1955)
Academic affiliations
ASAIHL, AUN, AUAP
RectorDr. Efa Yonnedi, S.E., MPPM, Akt., CA, CRGP.
Students32,000 (2022)
Location, ,
CampusLimau Manis Campus
Jati Campus
Payakumbuh Campus
Dharmasraya Campus
Colors
Dark Green
Websiteunand.ac.id

Andalas University (Indonesian: Universitas Andalas, abbreviated Unand) is a public research university in Padang, West Sumatra. Andalas is one of the major public institutions of higher learning in Indonesia, and the oldest outside the island of Java. The university is known for its excellence in social sciences and medical program, and has produced numerous distinguished alumni in public and private service. In November 2019, Andalas was ranked fourth best Indonesian research university from a nationwide evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Research and Technology.[1]

  1. ^ Idhom, Addi (2019-11-19). "Daftar 10 Besar Kampus Terbaik di Indonesia Berdasar Kinerja Riset" [10 Best Indonesian Universities Based on Research Performance]. Tirto.id. Retrieved 2019-11-21.