The Arabic Language Education Study Program is an academic unit under the Faculty of Language and Literature Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. It is one of the oldest programs at UPI, officially established on 14 March 1964 by education leaders and scholars committed to developing Islamic outreach through Arabic language education.
As a pioneer of Arabic language teaching in Indonesia, the program envisions becoming a center of excellence in professional and ethical Arabic language education and learning. The educational process is delivered through an integrative and contextual approach that equips students with linguistic knowledge and skills while shaping their character as competent, ethical Arabic language educators.
The program offers two levels: undergraduate (S1) and master's (S2), managed in an integrated manner by the head and secretary of the program. In its implementation, the master's program is academically and administratively coordinated with the Graduate School, while the undergraduate program is directly coordinated by the Faculty Dean's Office.
Several flagship programs strengthen the position of the Arabic Language Education Study Program as a leading force in Arabic language education in Indonesia, including:
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Qaryah Arabiyyah (QA)
An intensive language immersion program that requires first-year students to live in a dormitory for one year. During the program, students are guided to use Arabic actively in daily life and academic activities, such as Islamic Studies, Istima' al-Akhbar (listening to Arabic news), Qira'at al-Kutub at-Turats (reading classical texts), book translation, pocket dictionary compilation, Quranic recitation improvement and memorization, and Quranic Nahwu taught directly by Sheikh Dr. 'Ali Ma'youf from King Saud University. The QA environment is designed to develop linguistic competence as well as students' cognitive, social, and emotional skills. -
IKHFA (Ikhtibar Kafaah Al-'Arabiyyah)
An Arabic proficiency test equivalent to TOEFL, used as an academic prerequisite. For undergraduate students, the minimum score is 500 as a requirement to sit for the final defense, while for master's students the minimum is 550. This program aims to promote high standards of Arabic competence for all students.
To be a pioneer and leader in delivering research-based Arabic language education that produces graduates with Islamic character, creative and innovative mindset, interdisciplinary thinking skills, international standards, and global competitiveness by 2030.
- Develop a research-based curriculum that is adaptive to developments in science, technology, and the needs of the global community;
- Produce graduates who are competent, creative, and innovative in Arabic language learning, instructional media development, research, translation, and tourism, with the ability to use information technology effectively;
- Strengthen research and scholarly publications that contribute to the development of theories and practices of Arabic language learning at national and international levels;
- Enhance community service initiatives relevant to Arabic language education expertise to empower local, national, and international communities;
- Develop strategic partnerships with educational institutions, professional organizations, and community groups to broaden academic and professional networks;
- Produce graduates with competence in Arabic and its teaching, professionalism, and noble character;
- Produce research outputs that are motivating, creative, and beneficial for the development of Arabic language education and community development;
- Implement community service programs that contribute to the development of Arabic language learning;
- Establish cooperation and synergy with various institutions, both national and international, in scientific development and human development.
| Profile | Description |
|---|---|
| Educator | Arabic subject educators at primary and secondary education levels who possess pedagogical and professional application skills in Arabic language education, characterized by critical, innovative, creative, communicative, transformative, collaborative, and responsible qualities based on the use of science, technology, and/or the arts. |
| Researcher | Researchers in fields related to Arabic language, learning, and culture who examine issues in Arabic language, learning, and culture and publish their findings in scholarly forums. |
| Preacher | Islamic preachers who have scholarly competence, communication skills, and moral character to convey Islamic teachings orally and in writing to the community in a wise, persuasive, and contextual manner, with the aim of fostering faith, understanding, and practice in accordance with the Qur'an and Sunnah. |
| Translator | Arabic language translators: professional Arabic-Indonesian and Indonesian-Arabic translators. |
| Tour Guide | Arabic-speaking tour guides: professionals in tourism with Arabic competence and cross-cultural understanding who provide information, assistance, and interpretation of destinations to Arabic-speaking tourists accurately, communicatively, and ethically, supporting international tourism services and local cultural promotion. |
Address :
Jalan Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, Isola, Sukasari, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Email :
[email protected]
National Accreditation (BAN-PT)
International Accreditation (AQAS)
Prof. Dr. Sofyan Sauri, M.Pd.
Professor
Prof. Dr. Syihabuddin, M.Pd.
Professor
Prof. Dr. Maman Abdurahman, M.Ag.
Professor
Prof. Dr. Yayan Nurbayan, M.Ag.
Professor
Prof. Dr. Mohamad Zaka Al Farisi, S.Pd., M.Hum.
Professor
Dr. Asep Sopian, S.Pd., M.Ag.
Associate Professor
Dr. Mad'Ali, M.A.
Associate Professor
Drs. Tatang, M.Hum.
Associate Professor
Nalahuddin Saleh, S.Pd., M.Ag.
Lecturer
Hikmah Maulani, M.Pd.
Lecturer
Dr. Rinaldi Supriadi, M.Pd.
Lecturer
Mia Nurmala, M.Pd.
Lecturer
Shofa Musthofa Khalid, M.Pd.
Lecturer
Yusuf Ali Tantowi, Lc., M.A.
Assistant Lecturer
Farhan Fuadi, M.Pd.
Assistant Lecturer
Facilities at FPBS UPI
A complete list of facilities in the Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS) UPI is available via the following link.
View FPBS FacilitiesGeneral Facilities at UPI
Beyond the faculty, UPI also provides various general supporting facilities for the academic community.
View UPI FacilitiesAcademic Development Data
| No | DTPS Name | Article Title | Indexed |
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| No | Name | Student ID | Semester | Type | Level | Evidence |
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| 1 | Siti Maesaroh | 2109058 | 7 | Academic | International | View Evidence |
| 2 | Siti Maesaroh | 2109058 | 7 | Non-Academic | International | View Evidence |
| 3 | Siti Maesaroh | 2109058 | 7 | Non-Academic | National | |
| 4 | Abdul Majid | 2207937 | 3 | Non-Academic | National | 2nd Place Arabic Dubbing Arabfest UNPAD 2023 |
| 5 | Insi Mardiyyah | 2303319 | 3 | Non-Academic | National | National Achievement Certificate |
| 6 | Amanda Resti Maulidiya | 2107498 | 7 | Non-Academic | Provincial | Reading Ambassador Certificate |
| No | Institution | Type of Partnership | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi UPSI | Conference and Academic Discussion | 2023-2024 |
| 2 | Canal Suez University, Egypt | Educational Training and Cultural Exchange | 2015-2018 |
| 3 | Zagazig University | Cultural and Educational Collaboration | 2015 |
| 4 | SEAMEO QITEP in Language | Research and MBKM | 2022 |
| 5 | SOAS University of London | Lectures and BIPA Training | 2022 |
| 6 | Universiti Utara Malaysia | MBKM Literature Webinar | 2020 |
| 7 | Queen Mary University of London | Comparative Literature Public Lecture | 2020 |
| 8 | Maejo University, Thailand | BIPA Guest Lecture | 2020 |
| 9 | Moscow State University | NUSANTARA Workshop | 2021 |
| No | Institution | Type of Partnership | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Universitas Negeri Malang | Tridharma of Higher Education | 2023 |
| 11 | UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang | Human Resource Development | 2018 |
| 12 | UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung | Human Resource Development | 2018 |
| 13 | UIN Sumatera Utara Medan | Curriculum Assistance | 2023 |
| 14 | Universitas Sumatera Utara | Translation Practice | 2021 |
Student Services
Arabic Language Education Student Services
An integrated service hub for academic and student affairs of the Arabic Language Education program. To access services, please open the official link below.
Available services:
- Student complaint services
- Official letter request
- Thesis defense registration
- Learning process evaluation monitoring (S1)
- Learning process evaluation monitoring (S2)
- Student satisfaction survey
- Graduate user satisfaction survey
- IKHFA registration
Graduate User Survey Results
| No. | Competency Type | User Satisfaction Level (%) | Follow-up Plan by UPPS/Study Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor | |||
| 1 | Ethics | 87.00 | 12.30 | 2.70 | 0.00 | Strengthen the integration of character education and professional ethics in courses and student activities. |
| 2 | Expertise in the field (core competency) | 81.50 | 15.10 | 2.70 | 0.70 | Align the curriculum with graduate user needs and strengthen practice- and project-based learning. |
| 3 | Foreign language proficiency | 69.20 | 24.00 | 6.20 | 0.70 | Promote foreign language mentoring through courses, intensive training, and language certification. |
| 4 | Use of information technology | 57.50 | 39.00 | 3.40 | 0.00 | Increase the use of LMS and digital tools in learning and provide digital literacy training for students. |
| 5 | Communication skills | 59.60 | 37.00 | 3.40 | 0.00 | Optimize learning methods based on presentations, discussions, and collaborative assignments. |
| 6 | Teamwork | 63.00 | 36.00 | 0.70 | 0.00 | Develop group-work and cross-course project-based learning. |
| 7 | Self-development | 67.80 | 31.50 | 0.70 | 0.00 | Expand soft skills training, entrepreneurship activities, and student career coaching. |
| 8 | Critical thinking | 64.40 | 32.90 | 2.70 | 0.00 | Strengthen problem-based learning and contextual case studies. |
| 9 | Creativity | 65.80 | 32.20 | 2.10 | 0.00 | Encourage innovative assignments and projects as well as student participation in academic and non-academic competitions. |
Course Monitoring and Evaluation Results
March 12, 2026
UPI’s Arabic Language Education Program Collaborates with Pusdatin Kemendikdasmen, Accelerating Teknodik Journal Toward SINTA 2
December 8, 2025
Follow-Up of the MoU Between PBA FPBS UPI and BAZNAS Bandung Regency: Donation Distribution for Students from West Sumatra and Aceh Affected by Disasters
December 2, 2025
Basic-Level Arabic Language Education Program Application with Pusdikpengmilum Kodiklatad
November 23, 2025
Qur’anic Motivation from PBA FPBS UPI Lecturer Highlights the Launching of the Jejak Cahaya Nusantara Qur’an House
November 20, 2025
PBA FPBS UPI Students Conduct P3K Program at SDIT Attakwa KPAD Bandung
May 13, 2026
FPBS UPI Student Receives Laptop Assistance from BRI
May 9, 2026
FPBS UPI Holds Career Guidance Session for 2026 Wave II Graduating Students
May 5, 2026
Expanding Students' Global Opportunities, FPBS UPI Signs Cooperation Agreement with Sekiya Resort for the MBKM Internship Program in Japan
May 2, 2026
Global Academic Contribution: Prof. Fuad Abdul Hamied Receives Routledge Book Grant Award
April 21, 2026
FPBS Holds Ramadan 1447 H Committee Dissolution Meeting, Appreciating Togetherness and the Successful Implementation of Religious Activities at Al Furqan Mosque UPI