Strategies for Choosing Study Programs with the Highest Capacity and Demand at UPI

May 5, 2025

The university admissions period is a highly anticipated moment for prospective students aiming to pursue higher education. One of the most sought-after pieces of information during this period is the admission capacity and quota distribution of each study program. This article presents complete data on the 2025 admission capacity for the Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS) at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) for the SNBP, SNBT, and Independent Examination tracks, based on official information from the UPI New Student Admissions portal (https://pmb.upi.edu).

Admission Quotas for SNBP, SNBT, and Independent Examination

This year, UPI offers a total of 11,894 seats for new students across three main admission routes:

  • SNBP (National Selection Based on Academic Achievement): 31% of the total capacity
  • SNBT (National Selection Based on Test): 45% of the total capacity
  • Independent Examination (UM): 24% of the total capacity

Below is the distribution of admission quotas per study program within FPBS:

CodeProgram NameSNBPSNBTUMTotal
C0151Indonesian Language and Literature Education305436120
C0251Sundanese Language Education405015105
C0351English Language Education246036120
C0451Arabic Language Education205525100
C0551Japanese Language Education30501292
C0651German Language Education32321680
C0751French Language Education18501280
C1151Korean Language Education28361680
C5051English Language and Literature604812120
C5151Indonesian Language and Literature305436120

Based on 2024 data, the following FPBS study programs had the highest number of applicants:

CodeProgram NameSNBPSNBTUMTotal Applicants
C0151Indonesian Language and Literature Education5975154251,537
C0251Sundanese Language Education20229941542
C0351English Language Education7187672041,689
C0451Arabic Language Education38741986892
C0551Japanese Language Education4395031221,064
C0651German Language Education13814535318
C0751French Language Education7013838246
C1151Korean Language Education3695221141,005
C5051English Language and Literature8588552741,987
C5151Indonesian Language and Literature453597891,139

Top 5 most popular programs:

  1. English Language and Literature – 1,987 applicants
  2. English Language Education – 1,689 applicants
  3. Indonesian Language and Literature Education – 1,537 applicants
  4. Indonesian Language and Literature – 1,139 applicants
  5. Japanese Language Education – 1,064 applicants

Some of these programs have a highly competitive selection ratio. For example, English Language and Literature with 120 available seats has a 1:17 competition ratio, meaning only one out of every 17 applicants is accepted.

To assess admission chances, it is important to analyze both the number of applicants and the available seats. Here are several tips to increase your chances of acceptance:

  • Review the competition ratio – Choose a program aligned with your academic strength and interests.
  • Maximize your academic record for SNBP – Consistency in report card grades is a key factor in this pathway.
  • Prepare thoroughly for SNBT and Independent Examination – Practice with sample questions and adopt effective study strategies.

By understanding the distribution of admission quotas and the level of competition in each program, prospective students can plan a more informed and strategic application process. May this article assist you in choosing the best study program for your academic future!