Universitas Mulawarman

Universitas Mulawarman (UNMUL) is a public university located in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Established on September 27, 1962, it holds the distinction of being the oldest and largest university in East Kalimantan, with over 35,000 students. UNMUL is committed to providing quality education and contributing to national development, with a particular focus on tropical studies and the sustainable management of natural resources.

Academics

UNMUL offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 13 faculties, encompassing 98 study programs. Notable faculties include Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics and Business, Medicine, and Social and Political Sciences. The university emphasizes research relevant to its location, with strengths in forestry and conservation, natural resource management, and tropical rainforest resources, including a research center for medicine and cosmetics from tropical rainforest resources. UNMUL aims to become a world-class university, with a focus on research, teaching, employability, and collaboration.

International Students

While most programs are taught in Bahasa Indonesia, some graduate programs may offer courses in English. UNMUL's International Office provides support services for international students, including assistance with visa processing and a student buddy program. The university also offers short programs and scholarships for international students, such as the Universitas Mulawarman Scholarship (UMS) for the BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing) program, a four-month non-degree program for learning Indonesian. UNMUL actively seeks to increase its international teaching staff and offers English proficiency training for faculty to support bilingual teaching and cross-border collaborations.

Campus & Location

UNMUL's main campus is situated in Gunung Kelua, with other campuses located on Pahlawan Road, Banggeris Street, and Flores Street in Samarinda. Samarinda, the capital and trade center of East Kalimantan, is separated by the Mahakam River, which serves as a main gateway to the interior of East Kalimantan. The university provides various facilities, including student dormitories, a library with over 90,000 titles, sports facilities, and health services. Additionally, UNMUL has an educational forest in Bukit Soeharto and an agricultural ranch in Tupdalam.

Career Outcomes

UNMUL is committed to producing graduates equipped with competitive soft skills, including problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and digital literacy. The university's strategic plan includes improving graduate employability, and it conducts satisfaction surveys and tracer studies to assess career outcomes. While specific employment rates are not readily available, the university's focus on industry-academic partnerships and its strong research profile in fields relevant to East Kalimantan's natural resources suggest good prospects for graduates in these sectors. Notable alumni include politicians such as Isran Noor, former Governor of East Kalimantan, and Rizal Effendi, former Mayor of Balikpapan.