State University of Medan
Medan State University () or UNIMED is a public university located in the city of Medan in North Sumatra, Indonesia. History. Medan State University was originally established in 1956 as the Teachers Training College () in Medan. On 27 August 1957, the college was absorbed by the University of North Sumatra to become the university's Faculty for Teachers Training and Education (). On 23 June 1963, the faculty gained autonomy as the Medan branch campus of the Institute for Teachers Training and Education ( or IKIP). In 1964, the Physical Education faculty was separated from the institute and became  the Sports Institute () only to be reintegrated back into IKIP Medan in 1977. IKIP Medan was granted university status on October 7, 1999 and re-opened as Medan State University in February 2000. Academics. State University of Medan provides programmes ranging from undergraduate diplomas to postgraduate doctorates from the following faculties: Postgraduate programs. The following postgraduate programs are offered: