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.