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A Brief History

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) was established on October 20, 1954 in Bandung, and was officially inaugurated by the Indonesian Minister of Education, Mr. Muhammad Yamin. UPI was initially a Perguruan Tinggi Pendidikan Guru (PTPG) or Teachers College which has undergone a metamorphosis to become a public university with wide-autonomy called PTNBH (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Berbadan Hukum).

  • 1954
    PTPG

    Establishment of Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) or Indonesia University of Education as Perguruan Tinggi Pendidikan Guru (PTPG) or Teachers College aimed at educating and developing the intellectual capacity of young Indonesian nation to make benefits of its new independence.

  • 1958
    FKIP UNPAD

    the Indonesian Minister of Education, Instruction and Culture decreed that this Teachers College became an independent higher educational institution, and along with the establishment of Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD), it was integrated into this newly established university, called the Faculty of Education (FIP)

  • 1963
    IKIP Bandung

    Integration of PTPG, Faculty of Education, and IPG into IKIP Bandung.

  • 1999
    UPI

    IKIP Bandung was changed into a university, called Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), with a wider mandate to not only run educational degrees but also those of pure sciences, mathematics, engineering, literature, arts, economy, business, and social sciences.

  • 2004
    UPI as PT-BHMN

    UPI was granted status of State-Owned Legal Entity

  • 2014
    UPI as PTNbh

    UPI's status was upgraded into a public university with wide autonomy called PTNbh (Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Berbadan Hukum).

Recently, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia has made serious and rigorous efforts in expanding its services for the stakeholders. In addition to strong academic endeavors, the university also manages to refine its concept and masterplan. With the financial assistance provided by the Islamic Development Bank, Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and other financial support agencies, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia has currently been equipped with modern infrastructure and elegant buildings within a green premise. Having all these excellent academic, infra-structure and masterplan, the university is confidently determined to be a leading and outstanding higher educational institution widely acknowledged at national, regional and international levels.

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), as an educational institution embodying The Education University identity, reaffirms its commitment to establishing an educational ecosystem characterized by integrity, adaptability, and global competitiveness. The identity of UPI is characterized by a spirit of togetherness, expressed through universal local values such as “silih asah, silih asih, and silih asuh” (the value of mutual support, care, and growth). These three principles establish a foundation for fostering synergy among campus elements, thereby promoting an inclusive, productive, impactful, and sustainable environment.

At our campus, integrity and honesty serve as the essential foundation for shaping the unique character of UPI, encompassing educational, scientific, and religious dimensions. This foundation supports our endeavors to build a thriving ecosystem for the academic community, maintaining ethical principles and facilitating adaptability in the midst of competition both nationally and internationally.

As a leading and outstanding university, UPI is committed to ongoing innovation, enhancing its competitive advantage, and playing a vital role in advancing the National Asta Cita Movement and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Guided by unwavering commitment and united in prayerful hope, we envision our academic endeavours as catalysts for transformative impact, empowering our civitas academica and nurturing the sustainable, dignified growth of the nation as a whole.

Rector
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia


Prof. Dr. H. Didi Sukyadi, M.A.