Important! Consider These 5 Factors When Choosing a Campus in Jakarta

There are many factors in choosing a campus in Jakarta. (Image by Tribunnews)

You must prepare many things to achieve your goals and a bright future. One step is to get the best education that can equip you to pursue a career in the future. 

Of course, you should be careful when determining the campus where you will pursue your undergraduate education. So, what should you do to avoid making the wrong choice?

If you’re aiming for a campus in Jakarta, then be sure to read this article thoroughly. We will explore the essential factors in choosing a campus in Jakarta so that you can get the campus of your dreams. Here are at least 8 factors that you should pay attention to.

Factor 1: Study Program

Yes, this is the most critical factor in choosing a campus. Make sure that the study program or major that you want to study is available at your target campus. This major will later determine what you will learn while sitting in college.

Choose a major that suits your interests, talents, and abilities. Don’t base your decisions on your friends. Your choice will more or less play a role in your success in the future.

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Factor 2: Location

The second factor in choosing a campus in Jakarta that you should also consider is the location of the campus itself. Why is that? Your campus location will be directly related to your transportation expenses to get from your place of residence to your campus. In addition, this will also relate to the cost of food and boarding fees if you come from outside the city of Jakarta.

So, make sure the location of the campus you want is within your and your parents’ financial budget. You can also look for alternative campuses whose locations allow you to save on living costs.

Factor 3: Campus Accreditation

Campus accreditation and reputation must be considered. It is not uncommon for some big companies to value graduates from well-known campuses more than others because of the campus’s reputation and its graduates.

You can determine whether or not the campus accreditation is quality based on the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) accreditation. The highest accreditation given to an institution is the “Excellent” Accreditation. In addition, there are indicators of the campus’s academic reputation internationally—for example, the QS World University Ranking. 

One of the best private campuses with Excellent Accreditation is Universitas Multimedia Nusantara. In addition, in April 2024, UMN got a “4-Star Institution” rating with a “Very Good” description from The QS Stars University. UMN received 5-star scores in “Teaching,” “Online Learning,” “Employability,” and “Inclusiveness.”

Factor 4: Campus Facilities

Apart from accreditation and location, you should also consider whether or not the campus facilities of your choice in Jakarta are complete. Although some people may consider campus facilities less important, they play an essential role in honing student knowledge.

The facilities available on campus are one indicator of a university’s teaching and learning process. Campus facilities support the continuity of academic, non-academic, and administrative activities on campus. The availability of complete campus facilities will make students feel comfortable. 

Some of the usual facilities on a quality campus include lecture rooms, a complete library, laboratories to support the lecture process, a canteen, and an administrative service centre for students.

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara even provides a business incubator, Skystar Ventures, for students interested in starting a start-up business while still in college. 

Factor 5: Cost

Cost is among the most important and decisive factors determining the campus of choice. Consider whether the tuition fee is within your or your parents’ or guardians’ financial budget. 

In addition, you can also find out if the campus provides scholarships that can reduce your tuition fees. Some campuses offer scholarships for prospective new students and students currently studying under certain conditions. 

For example, there’s the achievement scholarship where students with high school achievements can provide you with a scholarship.

Also read: 17 Years of Service to Education, UMN Achieves Excellent Institutional and National Accreditation and Produces Excellent Graduates.

Those are five important factors to consider when choosing a campus in Jakarta. What other factors do you consider when selecting your dream campus?

Remember to keep up with the latest information about student life and tips on living a college life on UMN’s Official Website. Here, you can also learn about opportunities to get undergraduate and graduate scholarships at UMN Jakarta. So, make sure you don’t miss this opportunity!

Sources:

• Detik.com
• Rencanamu
• Quipper Campus

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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