- Founded
- 1955
- Location
- Padang, Indonesia
- Students
- 31,712 students, 892 international
- Taught in
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Study levels
- Degree
- Intakes
- Apply through the International Office
Programmes Offered
- Medicine (Medical 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 Andalas, with:
- “Dokter (dr.)”, recognised since 21 February 1975
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.
If a medical qualification is not on the list, the graduate must pass the MMC Examination for Provisional Registration (EPR) before registering.
Global Recognition
- Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), school ID F0001488, with an ECFMG sponsor note for graduates from 1963 onwards. WDOMS shows it meets the Intealth (ECFMG) Recognized Accreditation Policy.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Doctor Profession programme: both LAM-PTKes “Unggul” (2022).
Programmes
Medicine
- About 5.5 years in total, taught in Bahasa Indonesia, leading to the title doctor (dr.).
- The Faculty of Medicine began in 1955 in Bukittinggi, was inaugurated by Vice-President Mohammad Hatta, and moved to Padang in 1959.
- No English-taught medicine class was found.
Entry Requirements
- Apply online through the International Office.
- Documents: certificates and transcript in English or Bahasa Indonesia, a letter to the Rector, CV, passport, medical certificate and an English certificate.
- An entrance exam is required.
Teaching Hospitals and Facilities
- RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang, the main teaching hospital.
- Universitas Andalas Hospital, a satellite teaching hospital since 2023.
Student Life
- The medical faculty is at the Limau Manis campus in Padang.
- Malaysians have studied medicine here for many years, and the PKPMI branch in Padang is active.
- West Sumatra is a Muslim-majority, Minangkabau region.
Notable Alumni
- Fasli Jalal Former Deputy Minister of National Education of Indonesia; top graduate of the Faculty of Medicine in 1982 source
Getting There
AirAsia flies direct from Kuala Lumpur to Padang (Minangkabau International Airport), about 1 hour 10 minutes.
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); WDOMS entry; Unand Faculty of Medicine, history; Unand International Office, undergraduate admission; The Star, 2009 Padang earthquake; PKPMI Padang event (The Sun)