The Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), is once again offering high school graduates the opportunity to pursue higher education through the Universitas Sumatera Utara Off-Campus Study Program (PSDKU) in North Nias Regency for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.

PSDKU USU provides greater access to quality higher education for the people of the Nias Islands while maintaining the academic standards of Universitas Sumatera Utara. Graduates will receive an official USU degree, supported by an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Impactful Campus curriculum, and will be taught by experienced lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture.

Study Programs Offered

1. Bachelor of Agrotechnology (Accreditation: Good)

The program equips students with expertise in:

• Agronomy
• Plant Breeding
• Soil Science
• Plant Protection

Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Agronomists
• Researchers
• Agricultural Extension Officers
• Agricultural Entrepreneurs
• Civil Servants (ASN)
• Plantation Industry Professionals
• Agricultural Consultants

Duration of Study: 8 semesters (4 years)

2. Bachelor of Aquatic Resources Management (Accreditation: Good)

The curriculum focuses on:

• Aquatic Resources Management
• Fisheries Resources Management
• Aquatic Biotechnology
• Aquaculture

Career opportunities include:

• Aquatic Resources Managers
• Researchers
• Fisheries Extension Officers
• Fisheries Entrepreneurs
• Civil Servants (ASN)
• Fisheries Industry Professionals
• Environmental Consultants

Duration of Study: 8 semesters (4 years)

Advantages of Studying at PSDKU USU North Nias

Students enrolled in PSDKU USU will benefit from:

• Official student status at Universitas Sumatera Utara, a public university
• Degrees issued directly by Universitas Sumatera Utara
• A campus location closer to residents of North Nias Regency and the Nias Islands
• An Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Impactful Campus curriculum
• Instruction from experienced Faculty of Agriculture lecturers
• A balanced combination of classroom learning, laboratory work, field practicum, internships, and collaborations with various partners
• Opportunities to participate in research and community engagement based on local potential
• Preparation for competitive careers at both national and international levels

Admission Schedule

• Registration: 21–25 July 2026
• Document Verification: 21–25 July 2026
• Computer-Based Test (CBT): 27 July 2026
• Announcement of Results: 31 July 2026
• New Student Registration: According to the schedule announced after the admission results

Application Fee: IDR 500,000

Applications must be submitted online through the USU Integrated Admissions portal.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Indonesian citizens (WNI) with a valid National Identity Number (NIK)
• Grade 12 students of SMA/SMK/MA or equivalent graduating in 2026, or 2026 Package C participants, aged no more than 25 years as of 1 July 2026
• Applicants who have not yet received their diploma must submit an official Grade 12 student certificate containing their identity, a recent color photograph, the principal's signature, and the school stamp
• Graduates of SMA/SMK/MA or equivalent, including Package C, from 2024 or 2025, aged no more than 25 years as of 1 July 2026
• Graduates of overseas schools must hold an officially recognized equivalent diploma
• Preference will be given to applicants from North Nias Regency and the Nias Islands, as evidenced by their national identity card (KTP)

Further Information

For additional information, prospective applicants may contact:

• Julia Syahriani, S.Pi., M.Si. – +62 856 6275 014
• Nursa'adah, S.ST., M.Agr. – +62 821 6535 3332

Join the Universitas Sumatera Utara Off-Campus Study Program (PSDKU) in North Nias and become part of a new generation of professionals committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and aquatic resource management. Together, let's contribute to the development of the Nias Islands and Indonesia through innovation, expertise, and academic excellence.