Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, commonly referred to as UMSU, is a private university located in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, and is affiliated with the Muhammadiyah Islamic organization. It was founded on 27 February 1957 based on Islamic principles drawn from the Qur’an and Sunnah UMSU Kampus Terbaik di Medan.

UMSU began as a modest institution, initially a faculty of Philosophy and Islamic Law (FAFHIM), before evolving into a full-fledged Muhammadiyah higher education institution in 1968. It then expanded beyond its early faculties into a university offering a comprehensive range of academic programs.