A total of 220 graduates from the Faculty of Law, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), were officially declared graduates and took part in the Yudisium ceremony held at the Auditorium on Jalan Muchtar Basri No. 3, Medan, on Tuesday (4/11).
The event began with the reading of the Dean’s Decree by the Vice Dean I of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Zainudin, S.H., M.H. The ceremony was formally opened by the Rector of UMSU, Prof. Dr. Agusani, M.AP., who expressed his pride in the achievements of the Faculty of Law, which he described as one of the university’s main pillars.
“I extend my highest appreciation to the Faculty of Law, especially for their strong commitment to academic governance, ethics, and teamwork. Such accomplishments are only possible through careful planning and collective dedication,” said Prof. Agusani.
The Rector also shared the faculty’s recent experience in expanding international collaborations, including a visit to Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).
“We have just returned from Universiti Utara Malaysia, where we were warmly welcomed and engaged in discussions with the UUM Faculty of Law. This is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to the international recognition of UMSU’s Faculty of Law,” he explained.
Prof. Agussani further noted that the Faculty of Law is actively sending students to participate in the International Community Service Program (KKN) in Thailand as part of strengthening cross-border academic networks.
He also announced a major milestone for the university at the Asian level.
“Alhamdulillah, today we received the news that Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara is ranked 445th in the QS Asia rankings. This is an outstanding recognition and a source of pride for us all,” he stated, followed by warm applause.
During the event, the Rector also introduced a new policy offering special benefits for law graduates pursuing postgraduate studies.
“Graduates of the UMSU Faculty of Law in 2025 who continue their studies in the Master of Law or Master of Notary programs will receive a tuition discount of Rp2,500,000 per semester for three semesters,” he announced.
Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Faisal, S.H., M.Hum., emphasized that graduation is not the end of one’s academic journey.
“You have completed your undergraduate studies, but this is not the end. This is the beginning of your journey to truly understand the law as it applies in society,” he stressed.
He also introduced the Faculty of Law’s social initiative, the GISMU FAHUM UMSU Charity Movement, in collaboration with Lazismu PDM Medan, aimed at helping underprivileged students and the surrounding community.
The event was further enlivened by performances from the UMSU Arts and Culture Dance Unit, along with congratulatory video messages from national figures and alumni. In one video, Sugiat Santoso, Deputy Chair of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives, said:
“Congratulations and success for the 2025 UMSU Faculty of Law yudisium. May you all build meaningful careers in the legal field and contribute to a more just and dignified Indonesian legal system.”
Muhammad Najih, S.H., M.Hum., Ph.D., Chair of the Indonesian Ombudsman, also shared a message:
“May the new graduates of the UMSU Faculty of Law become legal scholars of strong character.”
Symbolic recipients of the graduation decrees included Nabila Ananda (Criminal Law), Muryani (Procedural Law), Ari Afriandi Depari (Civil Law), Muhammad Dirga Aditya (Business Law), Muhammad Zaki Hanafi (State Administrative Law), Refki Elfitra Zulkarnain Nasution (Constitutional Law), and Rai Mutia Fadla (International Law).
The ceremony concluded with prayers and group photos with university leaders, lecturers, and the graduates—marking the beginning of the professional journey of UMSU’s young legal scholars.
The event was attended by members of the UMSU Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Ida Hanifa, S.H., M.H., Vice Rector I Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arifin, M.Hum, heads of departments within the Faculty of Law—including Criminal Law, Civil Law, Procedural Law, Constitutional Law, State Administrative Law, Business Law, and International Law—along with senior lecturers.
