Faculty of Language and Literature Education

History

1964: Official Recognition of FKSS under IKIP

FKSS was officially recognized through the Minister of PTIP Decree No. 128 of 1964 following the merger of FKIP UNPAD and the Teachers’ Training Institute.

1983: FKSS Became FPBS

Based on the Rector’s Decree of IKIP Bandung No. 302/PT.25.R/E/1983, FKSS was transformed into the Faculty of Language and Arts Education (FPBS).

1999: Establishment of the English Language and Literature Study Program

Inaugurated through the Directorate General of Higher Education Decree No. 386/DIKTI/Kep/1999 as part of IKIP’s mandate expansion into UPI.

2022: Excellent Accreditation

The program received an “Excellent” accreditation based on BAN-PT Decree No. 2305/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/IV/2022 dated April 12, 2022.

Vision

To become a pioneer and excel in the fields of English linguistics, literature, and translation as well as their teaching.

Mission

Deliver high-quality learning in English linguistics, literature, and translation.
Conduct research and publish in the fields of linguistics, literature, and translation.
Carry out community service based on the academic expertise of the Study Program.
Establish partnerships with local, national, and international institutions.

Objectives

Produce graduates with English proficiency and mastery of linguistics, literature, and translation.
Foster a research culture in language and literary studies.
Encourage the program’s contribution to community service based on academic expertise.
Build mutually beneficial cooperation with various institutions.

Graduate Profile

Linguist: Researches and analyzes language phenomena.
Literary Critic: Analyzes and interprets literary works.
Translator & Interpreter: Translates and transfers meaning across languages.
Editor & Copywriter: Edits and produces professional content.
Researcher & Academic: Contributes scholarly thought in the field of linguistics.
Broadcaster & Journalist: Delivers information through various media.
Language Instructor: Teaches English in non-formal institutions.

Alumni Testimonials

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UPI Ranked in the World’s Top 300 for English Language & Literature and Linguistics in QS Ranking

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) has once again achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a prestigious position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This year, two of UPI’s flagship fields of study, English Language & Literature and Linguistics, have successfully entered the world’s top 300.

In the ranking released in March 2025, UPI’s English Language & Literature program ranked 3rd in Indonesia, 66th in Asia, and placed within the 251–300 range worldwide. Meanwhile, the field of Linguistics ranked 4th in Indonesia, 88th in Asia, and achieved a position within the 301–350 range globally.

UPI Rector (2020–2025), M. Solehudin, stated that this achievement marks a significant milestone in gaining international recognition for the academic quality and research continuously developed by UPI. "This accomplishment proves that UPI can compete globally and is among the best universities in education, particularly in English Language & Literature and Linguistics," he said.

Vice Rector for Education and Student Affairs (2020–2025), Prof. Didi Sukyadi, explained that the QS World University Rankings are based on five main indicators: academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per paper, H-index citations, and international research network. "The high scores achieved by UPI in these indicators reflect the strong quality of research and the high relevance of its education at the global level," added Prof. Didi.

This achievement certainly serves as motivation for the entire UPI academic community to continue improving the quality of education and research, as well as strengthening the university’s international reputation in the future.

Scholar SINTA

Ayu Fitri Kusumaningrum, S.S., M.A.

Academic Position:

Lecturer

Scholar SINTA

Facilities at FPBS UPI

A complete list of special facilities within the Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS) UPI is available through the following link.

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General Facilities at UPI

In addition to faculty-specific facilities, UPI also provides various general supporting facilities for the entire academic community.

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Academic Achievements

Champion, National University Debating Championship UPI 2017
Best Speaker, NUDC UPI 2017
1st Place, Newscasting Competition of ESCW
1st Place, Storytelling Competition of ESCW
2nd Place, Poetry Reading Competition of ESCW
2nd Place, National Essay Writing Competition in Gemasi’s English Competition
Liaison Officer, SSEAYP International General Assembly
Best Speaker, Novice Category NUDC 2018
Delegate, ASEAN-India Student Exchange
Delegate, Bali Democracy Student Conference
West Java Language Ambassador 2018
1st & 2nd Place, Newscasting Competition of ESCW
1st Place, Storytelling Competition of ESCW
3rd Place, FPBS Outstanding Student 2018
“Gold Standard” Award, The International Award for Young People (IAYP)
Delegate, International Youth Forum
Semi-finalist, National University Debating Championship 2019
1st Place, Newscasting Competition of ESCW
2nd Place, Storytelling Competition of ESCW
3rd Place, Poetry Reading Competition of ESCW
1st Runner-up, Newscasting Competition of ESCW
Adjudicator, Cimahi School Debating Championship
4th Place, FPBS Outstanding Student 2020
Delegate, West Java Language Ambassador Program

Non-Academic Achievements

1st Place, Acoustic Contest of ESCW
1st Place, Women’s Basketball Tournament ESCW
2nd Place, Video Contest of ESCW
Delegate, Katumbiri UKM Art and Cultural Mission to Osaka, Japan
5th Place, Grand Prix Marching Band Ensemble Category
1st Place, Telkom University Cup 2018 & 2019
1st Place, Dance Competition of ESCW
1st Place, Men’s Futsal ESCW
Best Player, Women’s Basketball ESCW
1st Place, Men’s Basketball ESCW
Judge, Jaipong Competition at SMAN 3 & Sanggar Catrik Palagan, Sukabumi
2nd Place, Women’s Futsal ESCW
2nd Place, Photography ESCW
3rd Place, Video Contest & Singing Contest ESCW
3rd Place, Women’s Futsal PORSEMA
3rd Place, POMNAS Standard Chess
1st Place, POMNAS Rapid Chess
Finalist, Jaipongan Jugala Raya 2019
2nd Place, National Taekwondo Championship at UNS
2nd Runner-up, Putra Putri Bumi Siliwangi 2019
2nd Runner-up, Red Fox National Softball Championship
Speaker, Sukabumi Online Festival 2019
Selected Mojang Parigel, Pasanggiri Mojang Jajaka, Sukabumi City
1st Place, Badminton ESCW
Top 40 Finalists, Gentra Lestari Budaya Nusantara Dance Festival
1st Place, Folklore Dance, Sopravista International Online Festival, Italy

Alumni Career Tracking (Tracer Study) of the English Language and Literature Study Program

The data below presents the analysis results from questionnaires completed by 119 alumni of the English Language and Literature Study Program at UPI who graduated between 2018–2020.

Employment Status

Among the alumni respondents, 97% reported being employed, while 3% reported being unemployed or not currently working.

Waiting Time to Get the First Job

The majority of alumni secured a job within less than four months after graduation.

Sources of Job Information

Job information was most commonly obtained from acquaintances or personal networks (45%), electronic/social media (39%), and lecturers/study programs/faculty (9%).

Relevance of Education to Job

A total of 51% of alumni stated their job was quite relevant, 39% stated it was highly relevant, and only 10% stated it was less relevant to their English Language and Literature educational background.

Fields of Employment

Graduates are mostly employed as educators, public service workers, and translators, with broad career prospects across various sectors.

The data above indicates that graduates of the English Language and Literature Study Program have strong opportunities to compete in the professional world.