Andalas University
Universitas Andalas | ||
Andalas University, Limau Manis campus | ||
| Motto | Untuk kedjajaan bangsa (Indonesian) | |
|---|---|---|
Motto in English | For the glory of the nation | |
| Type | Public university | |
| Established | 1955 | |
Academic affiliations | ASAIHL, AUN, AUAP | |
| Rector | Dr. Efa Yonnedi, S.E., MPPM, Akt., CA, CRGP. | |
| Students | 32,000 (2022) | |
| Location | , , | |
| Campus | Limau Manis Campus Jati Campus Payakumbuh Campus Dharmasraya Campus | |
| Colors | ||
| Website | unand | |
Andalas University (Indonesian: Universitas Andalas, abbreviated Unand or stylized in all caps) 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.