As stated in Article 2 paragraph (2) of Government Regulation No. 16 of 2014 on the Statute of Universitas Sumatera Utara the vision is
To become a higher education institution with academic excellence, serving as a benchmark for scientific advancement and capable of competing globally
- To provide autonomous higher education that serves as a platform for the development of human character and professionalism, based on empowerment that upholds the spirit of democratization of education, embraces diversity, and emphasizes education oriented toward seeking alternative solutions to actual problems through scientific inquiry, moral integrity, and conscience.
- To produce graduates who become agents of change and forces of modernization within society, equipped with strong scientific competence, relevance, competitiveness, and scholarly conduct grounded in ethics.
- To implement, develop, and enhance education, research culture, and community service programs to improve academic quality by advancing superior knowledge that contributes to the society’s transformation toward a better future.