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.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
UPI's Achievement in English Language and Literature
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia's English Language and Literature subject is ranked 301–350 globally and 4th in Indonesia.
- Global ranking
- 301–350
- Ranking in Indonesia
- 4th
UPI ranking context
In the same ranking, UPI's Education and Training subject is ranked 101–150 globally, 31st in Asia, and 1st in Indonesia.
Ranking indicators
QS WUR by Subject assesses academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per paper, h-index, and international research network.
Data updated: March 25, 2026.
National Accreditation (BAN-PT)
Based on the BAN-PT Decree No. 2305/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/IV/2022, the Bachelor's Program in English Language and Literature, at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung City, has been granted the rating of Excellent Accreditation.
This accreditation certificate is valid from April 12, 2022 to April 12, 2027.
International Accreditation (ACQUIN)
The English Language and Literature (Bachelor's Degree) Program has received international accreditation from ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute).
Ernie Diyahkusumaning Ayu Imperiani, S.S., M.Ed.
Academic Position:
Assistant Professor
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.
View FPBS FacilitiesGeneral Facilities at UPI
In addition to faculty-specific facilities, UPI also provides various general supporting facilities for the entire academic community.
View UPI FacilitiesAcademic 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.
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