Zero Hunger sendiri yang bermakna “tanpa Kelaparan” di Indonesia merupakan program penting dalam Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) yang diadopsi oleh PBB. Latar belakang program ini didasarkan pada fakta bahwa masalah kelaparan masih menjadi tantangan serius di Indonesia, terutama di kalangan masyarakat yang kurang mampu. Meskipun telah ada upaya pemerintah untuk mengatasi masalah ini, namun masih banyak individu dan komunitas yang mengalami kekurangan pangan dan gizi yang memadai. Program ini ditujukan untuk mengakhiri kelaparan dan memastikan akses pangan yang cukup, aman, bergizi, dan berkelanjutan bagi seluruh penduduk Indonesia. Melalui kerja sama antara pemerintah, lembaga swadaya masyarakat, sektor swasta, dan individu, program ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan produktivitas pertanian, mengembangkan sistem pangan yang berkelanjutan, meningkatkan ketahanan pangan, dan memberikan akses yang lebih baik terhadap pangan bagi kelompok rentan. Universitas Sumatera Utara turut berperan aktif dalam mendukung program Zero Hunger di Indonesia dengan melakukan penelitian dan inovasi di bidang pertanian, pengembangan teknologi pangan, dan pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam mencapai ketersediaan dan akses pangan yang berkualitas.
Proportion of Students Receiving Financial Aid to Attend University Because of Poverty
In 2024, Universitas Sumatera Utara had 41,570 students, showing a slight decrease from 42,996 in 2023. Of this total, 86.6% (36,000 students) are undergraduates, with 13.4% (5,570) in master's, doctoral, and professional programmes. Universitas Sumatera Utara maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 1:24, improving from 1:25 in 2023. The student body is nationally diverse, with 65% from North Sumatra, 20% from other Sumatra provinces, 10% from Java and Kalimantan, and 5% from Eastern Indonesia. This distribution positions Universitas Sumatera Utara as a leading institution for Western Indonesia, promoting social mobility through national admission systems like National Selection Based on Achievement, National Selection Based on Test, and Independent Pathway Exam.
In 2024, Universitas Sumatera Utara continued its strong commitment to social inclusion, providing financial aid to 8,250 students. Of these, 6,636 benefited from the Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah programme, offering full tuition and living stipends for low-income students. Additionally, 119 students received aid through KIP Kuliah Usulan Masyarakat for those from disadvantaged regions. Universitas Sumatera Utara also allocated support via Bantuan Belajar Mahasiswa, Baznas scholarships, and external partners like PT Martabe and BCA. Specialized programs like Beasiswa Afirmasi Pendidikan Tinggi and Beasiswa Barista National Research and Innovation Agency further supported vulnerable groups. Around 19,7% of Universitas Sumatera Utara's student body, primarily from rural and semi-urban areas, received assistance, promoting social mobility and contributing on poverty eradication and inclusive education.
University Anti-poverty Programmes
Bottom Financial Quintile Admission Target
As a state university owned by the government, the University of North Sumatra (USU) has a responsibility to support the government's program, which aims to achieve a Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of 31.45% in higher education by 2023. In 2023, USU awarded scholarships to 9,311 undergraduate students, which accounts for approximately 30% of the total undergraduate student population at the university.
Bottom financial quintile student success
The University of North Sumatra (USU) remains consistent in meeting the government's target for the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education, set at 31.45%. USU supports this goal by providing full scholarships (covering the Tuition Fee (UKT) for Group I and II) to the lowest 20% of household income earners in Indonesia. These scholarships are granted for a duration of 3 to 5 years, until graduation.
Bottom Financial Quintile Student Support
Universitas Sumatera Utara mempunyai program atau inisiasi untuk mendampingi mahasiswa dari golongan 20% pendapatan rumah tangga terendah (atau target yang lebih sempit) agar berhasil menyelesaikan kuliahnya, diantaranya (1) program pendampingan oleh dosen pembimbing akademik, dimana setiap mahasiswa memiliki 1 dosen pembimbing akademik yang bertugas untuk memantau perkembangan prestasi mahasiswa setiap semester; (2) layanan bimbingan dan konseling untuk mahasiswa oleh psikolog universitas yang dapat diakses secara gratis; dan (3) beberapa kegiatan pengembangan diri bagi penerima beasiswa
Low-income Student Support
The University of North Sumatra (USU) demonstrates its commitment to supporting students from the lowest 20% of household income earners by providing various free and subsidized services, including: Transportation: USU Shuttle Bus / USU Bike (Free) Healthcare: Polyclinic and General Hospital (Subsidized) Dormitories: Subsidized dormitory accommodation Legal Assistance: Free legal assistance Counseling (Psychological Services): Free psychological counseling services Spiritual Services: Mosque and Church facilities for spiritual activities (Free) Sports: Free access to sports facilities and activities Recreational Activities: Free recreational services Additionally, USU provides free meals to students after Friday prayers, distributed by the mosque committee, further ensuring that students from low-income backgrounds receive the support they need for both their academic and personal well-being. These initiatives are part of USU's effort to reduce the financial burden on students from disadvantaged families, making higher education more accessible and ensuring a holistic, supportive environment for all students.
Low or Lower-middle Income Countries Student Support
The University of North Sumatra (USU), as a state university, participates in government programs aimed at supporting students from developing countries, such as the Developing Countries Partnership Program (KNB). In 2024, based on the letter from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, number 419/E3/KM.00.01/2024, several students from developing countries were admitted to USU under this program. These students include: 2 undergraduate students 3 master's students 1 doctoral student This initiative is part of USU’s commitment to fostering international cooperation and offering educational opportunities to students from developing countries, helping to strengthen academic and cultural ties globally while contributing to the development of human resources in these nations.
Community Anti-poverty Programmes
Local Start-up Assistance
USU supports local communities and student entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, and innovation programmes to develop sustainable and socially responsible businesses. Managed by Community Service, Directorate of Student Achievement and Alumni Affairs, and the Business Innovation Center, initiatives include entrepreneurship training, incubation, and Desa Binaan projects. In 2024, USU assisted 137 student-led start-ups and 40 community enterprises, benefi ting 1,200 participants across 15faculties, with total funding of Rp 1.7 billion. Supported by partners including Bank Indonesia, National Research and Innovation Agency, PT Inalum, and the Ministry of Cooperatives, USU provides co-working spaces, laboratories, and mentoring facilities. Desa Binaan villages promote eco-products, agro-tourism, and sustainable farming. Through this inclusive ecosystem, USU advances No Poverty and Decent Work and Economic Growth by empowering communities and fostering responsible innovation.
Local Start-up Financial Assistance
USU provides financial assistance and seed funding to support the creation of financially and socially sustainable community enterprises. Through the Institute for Community Service, Directorate of Student Achievement and Alumni Affairs, and faculty-based programs, over Rp 1.7 billion in grants was distributed in 2024 to local entrepreneurs and student–community collaborations. Funding ranged from Rp 5-25 million per enterprise, supporting 130 student-led start-ups and 40 microenterprises in sustainable agriculture, creative industries, food innovation, and green technology. The Desa Binaan programme allocated Rp 100 million per village for business incubation and cooperative formation in 12 rural communities, enabling ventures such as eco-tourism and organic fertilizer production. Supported by Bank Indonesia, PT Inalum, and the National Research and Innovation Agency, these mechanisms strengthen local capacity and advance No Poverty and inclusive economic growth.
Programmes for Services Access
USU significantly expanded access to essential services (health, education, sanitation, infrastructure) in North Sumatra in 2024. The Institute for Community Service executed 429 projects, engaging 5,200 students and 780 lecturers from 17 faculties, benefiting over 80,000 residents. The Desa Binaan programme invested Rp 100 million per village in 12 villages, improving clean water, sanitation, and healthcare access for 10,000 residents. USU’s health outreach was substantial: Teaching and Dental Hospitals conducted 45 activities (free check-ups, vaccinations, stunting prevention), benefiting 18,000 people. The Faculty of Nursing trained 480 rural health volunteers through 17 workshops, boosting local health capacity. Furthermore, USU's Digital Transformation initiative enhanced public access by integrating 30,000 student records and digitising 271 websites. These collective efforts robustly promote equitable access to basic services, ensuring no community is left behind.
Policy Addressing Poverty
Universitas Sumatera Utara actively contributes to poverty eradication through research, partnerships, and community empowerment. Collaborating with the North Sumatra Provincial Government and social agencies, Universitas Sumatera Utara helped design poverty-reduction policies benefiting 37,000 low-income households in 48 villages. At the national level, Universitas Sumatera Utara academics advise the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Villages, contributing to research clusters worth Rp 4.8 billion funded by Directorate General of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and National Research and Innovation Agency. In 2024, Institute for Community Service implemented 429 community projects benefiting 80,000 people, focusing on women’s entrepreneurship, nutrition, and sustainable farming. Through collaboration with the ASEAN University Network, Universitas Sumatera Utara advances inclusive development and evidence-based policymaking for poverty alleviation.
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The role of leading food crops commodity in the regional development of Sirapit Subdistrict, Langkat Regency
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Comparing the effects of agricultural intensification on CO2 emissions and energy consumption in developing and developed countries
Khan R., Alabsi A.A.N., Muda I.
Ozonated Chili Paste from Second Grade Quality Against a Week Storage on Uncontrolled Temperature in the Aluminium Based Packaging
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Implementation of 16S rRNA Gene for Fish and Shrimp Barcoding in Mangrove Ecosystems in North Sumatra and Aceh, Indonesia
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Adsorbent Activity of Pectin and Activated Charcoal from Pineapple Peel Waste as Biosorbent against Heavy Metals and Dyes
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Carbofuran Degradation by Local Strain of Pseudomonas: Studying the Enzyme Involved
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Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocellulose from Durian (Durio zibethinus) Peel Waste
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Antioxidant Activity of Gaharu (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk.) Leaves Tea in Ready-to-Drink Packages Base on Storage Time
Harahap I.N., Batubara R., Hanum T.I., Sumantri I.B.
Consumers' Preference for Jeruju Leaves Tea with Innovative Variants of Ginger, Jasmine, and Lemongrass Flavors
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Synthesis of Galactomannan Maleic Ester from Galactomannan Arenga pinnata Merr with Maleic Anhydride Using Microwave Method and Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
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Completely Randomized Design (CRD) Method on Lard Analysis Which was Adulterated to Palm Oil
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Amelioration of doxorubicin induced toxicity in rat by Beta vulgaris L. extract supplementation: haematology and lipid profile evaluation
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Microbiological and Organoleptic Qualities of Native Chicken Meat Using Gelugur Acid Extract Marinade (Garcinia atroviridis) on the Shelf Life
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Campaign education and communication to the potential consumers of brewers’ spent grain (BSG)-added food products as sustainable foods
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The effect of extraction methods towards antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of Litsea cubeba Lour. barks
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Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of ethanol extract of Artocarpus lacucha Buch-Ham leaves
Panal S., Mahatir M., Denny S., Nasri
Honey utilization in soursop leaves (Annona muricata) kombucha: Physicochemical, cytotoxicity, and antimicrobial activity
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Experimental Performance Analysis of a Pilot-Scale Biomass-Assisted Recirculating Mixed-Flow Dryer for Drying Paddy
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