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FMIPA USK and Universitas Brawijaya Establish Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Higher Education and Human Resource Development

BANDA ACEH – The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), has established a strategic partnership with the Faculty of Science, Technology, and Mathematics of Universitas Brawijaya through a cooperation agreement focusing on the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tridarma Perguruan Tinggi), human resource development, and impactful campus programs. This collaboration represents an important step toward strengthening institutional synergy between higher education institutions in improving the quality of education, research, and community service. Through this partnership, both faculties are expected to develop collaborative …

FMIPA USK Strengthens Students’ Global Competencies Through International Student Mobility Program at Universiti Utara Malaysia

BANDA ACEH – The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), continues to encourage the development of students’ competencies through international academic engagement. One of these initiatives is the International Student Mobility program, scheduled to take place from October 28 to November 4, 2026, at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia, through its School of Quantitative Sciences (SQS). The program provides an opportunity for students to broaden their academic perspectives while gaining valuable exposure to an international higher education environment. Through this initiative, students are expected to …

Making History, FMIPA USK Holds Largest Graduation Ceremony with 323 Graduates

BANDA ACEH — The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) has once again marked a historic milestone during the May–July 2026 Graduation Period. A total of 323 graduates from postgraduate, undergraduate, and Diploma III programs were officially conferred their degrees. This figure represents the highest number of graduates in the faculty’s history, with graduates coming from the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Informatics, Statistics, and Pharmacy. The achievement marks an important moment for FMIPA USK, not only because of the record-breaking number of …

Four FMIPA USK Study Programs Earn “Excellent” Accreditation, Strengthening Their Commitment to World-Class Science Education

Banda Aceh – The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at Syiah Kuala University (USK) has once again achieved a significant milestone in higher education. Four study programs under FMIPA USK—Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics—have successfully obtained the prestigious “EXCELLENT” Accreditation Rating for the 2026–2031 period. This accomplishment reflects the faculty’s continuous commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, and the advancement of science and technology education. The accreditation achievement serves as a testament to the collective efforts of lecturers, administrative staff, students, alumni, and institutional partners who have worked …

USK Accelerates Digital Innovation: An In-Depth Report on the ASIIN International Accreditation Visit for Cluster B

BANDA ACEH – Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) continues to accelerate its pace on the international education stage. Following the successful assessment of the life sciences cluster, it is now the turn of Cluster B (Mathematics, Informatics, and Physics) to undergo a rigorous evaluation by the prestigious German accreditation agency, ASIIN. The on-site visit, which took place from May 7th to May 8th, 2026, marks a new chapter in USK’s transformation into a center of excellence for science and information technology in Southeast Asia. Accreditation Focus: Measuring Quality in Formal and …

Global Transformation Mission: Universitas Syiah Kuala Welcomes ASIIN International Accreditation Visit for Science and Education Clusters A

BANDA ACEH – Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) has officially commenced a series of on-site visits from the prestigious German international accreditation agency, ASIIN (Akkreditierungsagentur für Studiengänge der Ingenieurwissenschaften, der Informatik, der Naturwissenschaften und der Mathematik). This agenda, taking place from May 2nd to May 6th, 2026, is a strategic move by the university to strengthen its academic quality on the global stage, specifically focusing on Cluster A (Chemistry and Biology). International Delegation and Expert Group Composition The assessment process is directly monitored by a representative from the ASIIN headquarters, Emeline …

LAM SAMA Assessment at USK: Evaluating the Quality of the Physics Study Program at FMIPA

Banda Aceh, April 15, 2026 — The Bachelor’s Program in Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Syiah Kuala University (USK), underwent an on-site accreditation assessment conducted by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Natural Sciences and Formal Sciences (LAM SAMA) from April 13 to April 14, 2026. This activity represents an important step in quality assurance efforts and the continuous improvement of academic standards within the institution. The two appointed assessors, Mitrayana and Mohammad Taufik, arrived on campus and were welcomed by university leaders, faculty members, and the academic …

PSPPA FMIPA USK Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate in UKOMNAS PDPA 2026

Banda Aceh — A remarkable achievement has once again been recorded by students of the Pharmacy Professional Education Program (PSPPA), Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala. All participants who took part in the National Competency Examination for Pharmacy Professional Students (UKOMNAS PDPA) in 2026 successfully passed, reaching a perfect 100 percent pass rate. The national examination, held on March 1, 2026, by the ad hoc committee, is a crucial milestone for pharmacy professional students before officially earning the title of pharmacist. UKOMNAS PDPA …

Two Universitas Syiah Kuala Students Participate in International Winter School Program in Qatar

Two students from Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), Muhammad Faruqi and Achmad Atha Zayyan, took part in the Winter School 2026 program hosted by the University of Doha for Sciences and Technology (UDST), Qatar. The program was organized by the College of Computing and IT and brought together dozens of students, researchers, and professors from various countries. The journey began on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, when the students departed from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, Aceh, to Kuala Lumpur. From there, they continued their trip with a transit flight to Guangzhou …

Bappeda Aceh and FMIPA USK Agree to Develop Scientific Collaboration for Sustainable Development

The Aceh Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda Aceh) and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), held a strategic discussion titled “The Application of Science in Regional Development” on July 24, 2025, at the Bappeda Aceh office. The event aimed to strengthen synergy between local government and academia in promoting science- and technology-based development. The meeting was attended by the Head of Bappeda Aceh, Dr. Husnan Harun, ST, MP, accompanied by Dr. Teuku Ahmad Dadek, SH, MH, Principal Expert Planner, as well as FMIPA’s leadership …

FMIPA USK Benchmarks at UI and IPB for ASIIN Accreditation Preparation

Bogor & Depok, July 16–17, 2025 – As part of efforts to enhance the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) and prepare for international accreditation, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) conducted a benchmarking visit to two leading institutions in Indonesia: the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of IPB University (FMIPA IPB) and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI). This activity forms part of FMIPA USK’s strategic steps in compiling the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) for the international accreditation …

FMIPA USK Students Win 3rd Place in BUMOE FEST 2025 Data Visualization Competition

Banda Aceh, June 30, 2025 — A team of three students from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala, has made their university proud by winning 3rd Place in the Data Visualization Competition at BUMOE FEST 2025, a prestigious national-level event organized by BUMOE FEST and HAkA Sumatra. The team, consisting of Eva Firzha, Fara Ardila, and Leni Gustia, impressed the judges with their creative and impactful data visualization, which centered around the theme: “The Leuser Ecosystem (KEL) in the Eyes of the Youth: Contributing Through …