As the second largest city in Indonesia, the city of Surabaya has several quality public universities (PTNs) and private universities (PTSs). This is also supported by a number of factors that can help students study until graduation.
Surabaya is also among the favorite cities for students to pursue their studies. Besides Yogyakarta, Bandung, Malang, Bogor, Depok and Jakarta.
So what makes the city of Surabaya ideal for those of you who want to further your education? Discover his presentation by referring to the official website of the University of Muhammadiyah Surabaya (UM Surabaya).
Launch of reasons why Surabaya is suitable for study purposes secondsEdu:
1. Strategic location
Citing UM Surabaya, this metropolitan city in East Java is a destination for local immigrants and descendants. So, many ethnicities can be found there ranging from Indian, Arabic, Chinese, etc.
In addition, students who need means of departure and return to their hometowns are also supported by several facilities such as the Trans Java toll road which connects Jakarta-Surabaya without interruption.
Then, for students accustomed to traveling by train, several stations are available in Surabaya. Some of them are Gubeng Station, Pasar Turi, Wonokromo and others.
2. Multiple campuses
Several Surabaya campuses that feature in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS WUR) 2023 Top Universities in Indonesia Ranking are Universitas Airlangga (Unair) and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). In addition to the two PTNs, there is also UIN Sunan Ampel which is one of the State Islamic Religious Universities (PTKIN) with the most enthusiasts in the UM-PTKIN 2022.
Also in this city of heroes, there is Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya (UM Surabaya), Surabaya State University (Unesa), UPN Surabaya Veterans, University of Surabaya (Ubaya) and many more others.
3. Lots of friendly cooking
You can try a variety of foods typical of Surabaya and East Java and other regions of this city. As for food, international students have many food choices for IDR 10-20,000.
Some local culinary delights that students can taste while studying in Surabaya are cingur salad, soto runs, klopo sate, mixed tofu, and many more.
4. Have many gardens
There are many parks in the city of Surabaya, for example Bungkul Park, Historical Park, Skate & BMX Park, Lotus Garden, Rainbow Park and many more. Quoting the Surabaya city government website, this city has received various environmental related awards.
Examples are the Nirwasita Tantra Green Leadership Award 2020 from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, and the Waste Reduction Performance Award as well as the Regional Incentive Fund (DID) from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), and others.
5. There are many tourist destinations
Also from the Surabaya City Government website, there are many museums that can be visited for healing as well as learning. Students can try to visit Education Museum, WR Soepratman Museum, Sports Museum, Sampoerna House Museum, HOS Tjokroaminoto House, Dr. Soetomo Museum, etc.
These are some of the reasons why Surabaya city can be used as a college destination. Interested Detikers?
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