Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR)
- Founded
- 1954
- Location
- Surabaya, Indonesia
- Students
- 45,000+ students
- Taught in
- English, Bahasa Indonesia
- Study levels
- Degree
- Intakes
- International Undergraduate Programme, Intake I 2026: registration 16–23 April 2026
Programmes Offered
- Medicine (Medical Degree)
- Dentistry (Dental Degree)
- Pharmacy (Pharmacy Degree)
- Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Degree)
Recognition in Malaysia
Medicine is recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). The university appears in the Second Schedule of the Medical Act 1971 as Universitas Airlangga, with:
- “Dokter (dr.)”, recognised since 15 January 1971
What this means in practice:
- Recognition applies to the qualification named above. Before you enrol, we check the exact degree title for your intake against the current MMC list.
- A recognised degree lets you apply for registration in Malaysia. It is not automatic permission to practise: housemanship and the other MMC registration requirements still apply.
- You must also meet the MMC minimum entry qualifications for a medical programme. Being accepted by the university does not prove that on its own.
- For Indonesian medical degrees, the MMC asks for proof that you passed Indonesia’s national competency exam for doctors (UKMPPD) when you apply for registration.
- International (English) class. An older MMC list (2013) said Indonesia’s international classes were recognised at only four universities (UI, UNPAD, UGM and USU). That note does not appear on the current MMC list, but until the MMC confirms it in writing we treat the international class here as “check before enrolling”. The regular programme is clearly recognised.
If a medical qualification is not on the list, the graduate must pass the MMC Examination for Provisional Registration (EPR) before registering.
Dentistry: please read this carefully. The university’s dental degree (“Ijazah Kedoktoran Gigi”) is on the old Second Schedule of the Dental Act 1971. However, under the Dental Act 2018, Malaysian citizens who graduate from a university outside Malaysia must pass the Malaysian Dental Council’s Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) before they can register. According to MDC statements reported in 2023, the old list only helps graduates who register before 1 January 2027, so students starting now should plan to sit the PQE. We confirm the current rule with the MDC for your intake.
Pharmacy is recognised by the Pharmacy Board Malaysia (Lembaga Farmasi Malaysia). The Board’s list of recognised pharmacy degrees (updated 20 February 2025) includes:
- Sarjana Sains Farmasi
- Sarjana Farmasi (recognised 16 April 2018)
Graduates of a recognised degree still sit the Board’s qualifying examination (PKUMF) and complete provisional registration in Malaysia. Whether the Indonesian pharmacist professional year (Apoteker) is also expected is not stated on the Board’s list, so we confirm this with the Board for your intake.
Veterinary Medicine is recognised by the Malaysian Veterinary Council (MVC). The university is listed in the Second Schedule of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974 (list as of May 2018) for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.).
There is no qualifying exam route for unlisted veterinary degrees under the current Act, which is why studying at a listed university matters.
Global Recognition
- Medicine: LAM-PTKes grade A (2018) and ASIIN international certification (2020). We confirm the current status, as the ASIIN certificate was due for renewal in 2025.
- Veterinary Medicine: LAM-PTKes “Unggul” and ASIIN.
- Dentistry: ASIIN accredited.
Programmes
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine are offered as International Undergraduate Programmes (IUP).
Medicine
- About 5.5 years: Bachelor of Medicine (S.Ked) in semesters 1–7, then clinical rotations and a comprehensive exam in semesters 8–11 to become a doctor (dr.).
- A double degree with the University of Melbourne is also offered for Medicine and Dentistry (limited places, higher fees).
2026/27 IUP places
- Medicine 50, Dentistry 45, Pharmacy 10, Veterinary Medicine 40.
Entry Requirements
- Maximum age 25 on 1 July 2026.
- School diploma, or a school letter for 2026 graduates, plus report cards for semesters 1 to 5.
- English: TOEFL iBT 60, TOEFL ITP 500, IELTS 5.5 or ELPT 500.
- A motivation letter.
- Colour vision: Medicine and Pharmacy applicants must not be colour-blind at all; Dentistry and Veterinary applicants must not be totally colour-blind.
- Health insurance is required.
Teaching Hospitals and Facilities
- RSUD Dr. Soetomo, one of Indonesia’s largest public hospitals, and Universitas Airlangga Hospital.
- Universitas Airlangga Dental Hospital.
- A veterinary teaching hospital (RSHP).
Student Life
- About 1,175 Malaysian students were studying in Indonesia in 2025, according to Malaysia’s ambassador. The national Malaysian student association, PKPMI (Persatuan Kebangsaan Pelajar Malaysia di Indonesia), has branches in the main university cities. The Surabaya branch hosted more than 100 Malaysian students at UNAIR in 2025.
- Surabaya is Indonesia’s second-largest city. Halal food and mosques are everywhere.
Getting There
Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Surabaya (Juanda International Airport). Check current direct services when you book.
See the Campus
Facts checked on 2 November 2026. Fees, rankings and requirements change every year; we confirm the latest details with you before you apply.
Sources: MMC list of recognised medical qualifications; MMC guidelines for full registration (PDF); Pharmacy Board Malaysia, recognised degrees; MVC list of approved institutions (PDF); Malaysian Dental Council; UNAIR IUP fees 2026/27; UNAIR IUP announcement 2026 (PDF); UNAIR Faculty of Medicine; UNAIR QS subject rankings 2026; UNAIR history; The Star, Malaysian students in Indonesia (2025)