Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta ([univerˈsitas muhamaˈdijah suraˈkarta]) (UMS) is a private university in Indonesia and one of the country's leading higher education institutions. Established in 1958, the university is located in Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency. UMS operates under the Muhammadiyah organization and focuses on Islamic cultural education, scientific scholarship, and skills development based on Islamic values. UMS is the best Islamic university No.1 in Indonesia according to THE WUR (2026). UMS holds an “Unggul” (Excellent) accreditation status, granted by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT) through Decree No. 1057/SK/BAN-PT/Ak-PPJ/PT/XII/2021.

UMS currently operates four campuses: Campus 1 on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Pabelan, Kartasura, Surakarta, Central Java; Campus 2 on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Pabelan, Kartasura, Surakarta; Campus 3 on Jalan Kebangkitan Nasional No. 101, Penumping, Laweyan, Surakarta; and Campus 4 on Jalan Garuda Mas, Gonilan, Kartasura, Surakarta.

The university also houses the Edutorium UMS, located on Jalan Adi Sucipto No. 33, Karangasem, Laweyan, Surakarta. With a floor area of 14,400 m² and a capacity of 10,000 people, the building is regarded as the largest and most prominent hall in Central Java. The structure often compared to the Allianz Arena served as the main venue for the 48th Muhammadiyah Congress (Muktamar).

UMS operates the Soelastri Dental and Oral Hospital (RSGM Soelastri), located at Jalan Brigjen Slamet Riyadi No. 366, Surakarta. The hospital was built on a site of approximately 1,524 m². RSGM Soelastri serves as a professional training facility for the Faculty of Dentistry, as well as a healthcare service, referral, and research support center in the field of dental and oral health for the community. The hospital complies with the provisions of Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 20 of 2013 and the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia No. 1173 of 2004.

UMS also operates A.R. Fachrudin Hospital (RS UMS), located at Jalan Adi Sucipto No. 167, Surakarta. The hospital was officially opened on 13 December 2025 and inaugurated by the Chairman of the Central Board of Muhammadiyah, Haedar Nashir, in the presence of the Mayor of Surakarta, Respati Ardi, accompanied by UMS Rector Harun Joko Prayitno. The hospital functions as a healthcare facility for the community as well as a supporting institution for the development of human resources in the health sector integrated with higher education, particularly for the people of Surakarta and surrounding areas.