University of Syiah Kuala, is a manifestation of t...

University of Syiah Kuala, is a manifestation of the desire of the people of Aceh to have a higher education institution of the country.

During the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda, the Kingdom of Aceh has become a center of renowned science development. Students and faculty come from all over the world, such as the Turkish, Iranian and Indian sultanates. Syiah Kuala, named after the state college of Serambi Mecca, was a prominent archipelago named Tengku Abdur Rauf As Singkili in the sixteenth century, well-known in both law and religion.

In 1957, the beginning of Aceh Province was formed, the leaders of the Aceh government, among others by Governor Ali Hasjmy, Lieutenant of War Lieutenant Colonel H. Syamaun Ghaharu and Major T. Hamzah Treasurer and supported by rulers, scholars, clerics and other politicians have agreed to lay the foundation for Aceh's educational development.

On April 21, 1958, Yayasan Dana Kesejahteraan Aceh (YDKA) was formed with the aim of establishing development in the spiritual and physical fields to bring prosperity and happiness to the community. YDKA was initially led by Regent M. Husen, Head of General Government at the Governor's Office at that time, which was then led by Governor Ali Hasjmy. YDKA develops programs such as:

Establish student settlements in the provincial capital and each district city within Aceh. Attempt establishment of one University for the Aceh region.

In accordance with the idea, dated June 29, 1958, the Aceh Warlord of the Special Region of Aceh established the Commission of Planners and Creators of Students' Towns. The Commission regarded as YDKA's sibling has the duty of commission of creator, body of thinker, and inspiration for YDKA, so that this commission is seen as the main capital of the development of student campus. Wikipedia