Medan, January 21, 2026 — Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sumatera Utara Medan, through the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FITK), officially announces the opening of new student admissions for the Master’s Program in English Education (Magister Tadris Bahasa Inggris – S2) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year, Batch 2 (Even Semester).
The Master’s Program in English Education is one of the flagship graduate programs at UIN Sumatera Utara and has been awarded “Very Good” (Baik Sekali) accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT). This recognition reflects the program’s strong commitment to academic quality, curriculum relevance, research excellence, and institutional governance.
The program is designed to become a leading center of excellence in English Education in Southeast Asia by 2035. It adopts an integrated and transdisciplinary educational approach based on the principle of Wahdatul Ulum, combining linguistic studies, pedagogy, educational technology, and Islamic values.
Graduates of the program are expected to demonstrate advanced competence as English educators, researchers, curriculum developers, and academic leaders who are responsive to global educational challenges.
Curriculum and Learning Experience
The curriculum is structured to meet national standards and international academic trends in English education. Key courses include Philosophy of Science, Research Methodology, Advanced Theories in English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics in ELT, Academic Writing for Publication, Digital Literacy in English Education, Curriculum and Material Development, Educational Evaluation and Assessment, Multimodal Discourse Analysis, Research Data Analysis, and Thesis Development.
Through these courses, students develop strong analytical skills, research competence, academic writing proficiency, and digital pedagogical expertise.
The program is supported by qualified and experienced faculty members, including professors and senior lecturers holding doctoral degrees with strong academic and research backgrounds. Academic activities are managed under a professional governance system led by the Head and Secretary of the Study Program and supported by academic, journal, and administrative officers to ensure continuous quality improvement.
National and International Collaboration
The Master’s Program in English Education maintains active collaboration with reputable national and international institutions. International partner universities include the Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, Macquarie University, Charles Sturt University, University of Malaya, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, and International Islamic University Malaysia.
At the national level, the program collaborates with leading Indonesian universities to support academic exchange, joint research, visiting lecturer programs, and international benchmarking activities.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (S1) from an accredited higher education institution recognized by the Indonesian government. A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 is required. Applicants are also required to submit letters of recommendation and a thesis proposal, which will be assessed during the interview stage.
Admission Schedule
- Registration and Payment: January 25 – February 7, 2026
- Written Examination: February 16, 2026
- Online Interview: February 19 – 20, 2026
- Announcement of Results: February 23, 2026
Tuition Fees
- Regular Class: IDR 6,000,000 per semester
- Non-Regular Class: IDR 8,000,000 per semester
Through its academically rigorous curriculum, qualified faculty members, and strong international engagement, the Master’s Program in English Language Education at UIN Sumatera Utara continues to strengthen its position as a leading graduate program in English education. The program invites prospective students, educators, and professionals to join an academic community committed to excellence, innovation, and global relevance grounded in Islamic values.
👉 Apply Now
Begin your application process for the 2025–2026 Academic Year (Batch 2) through the official admission portal of UIN Sumatera Utara.
🔗 Online Registration:
https://pmb.uinsu.ac.id
🔗 Program Website:
https://magister-tbi.uinsu.ac.id
🔗 Admission Guidelines:
https://magister-tbi.uinsu.ac.id/penerimaan-mahasiswa-baru-pmb/
📞 Contact Us
For further inquiries regarding admission procedures, academic matters, or program information, please contact our admission team:
- Willy Rahim Marpaung, S.Pd
📱 +62 822-6117-9354 - Nur Fadhilla Syam, M.Ag
📱 +62 852-9751-5207
📧 Email: s2.tbi@uinsu.ac.id
📱 Instagram: @magister.tbi.uinsu
