Andalas University Becomes One of the Fastest Producers of Professors in Indonesia in line with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)

Andalas University continues to strengthen its role in advancing higher education quality by becoming one of the fastest universities in Indonesia in producing professors, in line with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). This achievement reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence and research productivity.

This statement was delivered by the Rector of Andalas University, Efa Yonnedi, in Padang on May 4, 2025, highlighting the institution’s academic progress and transformation in recent years.

The recognition was based on a significant milestone achieved in 2024, when Andalas University successfully inaugurated 37 new professors in a single year, marking a historic record for the institution.

According to the rector, this accomplishment demonstrates a dynamic and productive academic environment where research and scientific development continue to grow rapidly across disciplines.

In addition, Andalas University has strengthened its academic reputation through global rankings, including its position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and its standing in Indonesia’s Science and Technology Index (SINTA).

Through continuous improvement in research output, internationalization, and academic capacity, Andalas University aims to further enhance its position as a leading university that contributes to national development and global knowledge advancement.