Universitas Surabaya

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Universitas Surabaya (Ubaya) in Indonesia is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on business, pharmacy, and engineering education, consistently ranking among the top private universities in the country. The university offers several English-taught programs and dual-degree pathways in collaboration with reputable partner universities across Asia, Europe, and Australia. International students are well-supported by the Directorate of International Affairs, which assists with admissions, visa processing, cultural orientation, and peer-mentoring programs to ease the transition to campus life. What distinctly sets Ubaya apart is its dedicated "Community Service" and problem-based learning framework, which integrates real-world Indonesian business and social challenges directly into the curriculum. This hands-on approach ensures that international graduates gain not only rigorous academic knowledge but also deep, practical cross-cultural competence relevant to Southeast Asia.

Background

University of Surabaya (UBAYA) is a university in Rungkut, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. UBAYA is the successor to Trisakti University of Surabaya which was founded in 1966. Its name was changed to the University of Surabaya in 1968. Construction on the campus began on 11 March 1968. The university has three campuses: Ngagel, Tenggilis (both in Surabaya), and Trawas, Mojokerto Regency. Ngagel campus is for diploma program and rectorate building, Rungkut campus is the main campus for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and Trawas campus is for outdoor learning activities. University of Surabaya was awarded Institutional 'A' Accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) in 2015 and also noted as one of 50 Promising Indonesian Universities.

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