English Studies Program at Unpad Breaks into Top 300 of QS WUR by Subject
Universitas Padjadjaran has once again recorded a proud achievement on the international stage. In the QS World University Rankings (WUR) by Subject 2025 released on Thursday (March 6), six academic fields from Unpad successfully entered the global ranking list. One of the newest achievements comes from the field of English Language and Literature, which for the first time made it into the 301–350 band worldwide. This milestone marks an important achievement for the English Studies Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, which has consistently strived to improve the quality of academics, research, and the relevance of its graduates in the workforce.
Reaching the 301–350 band represents a significant improvement compared to previous years, placing Unpad’s English Studies Program alongside a number of internationally renowned universities, such as the University of California at Riverside, Florida State University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, the University of Surrey, and the University of Wollongong.
The ranking is determined by several indicators, including academic reputation and graduate employability. For Unpad’s English Studies Program, this result highlights that there is still room to further improve academic reputation, even though the employability and career prospects of its graduates are already strong and diverse. This aligns with the track record of the English Studies Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, which is known as the most sought-after program in the faculty, thus fulfilling the goals of SDG 4.3.
The program produces graduates who are absorbed into a wide range of sectors, both in government and the private sector. This is made possible by the interdisciplinary competencies provided to students, including critical reading, discourse analysis, semiotics, cultural studies, and the use of modern technologies. The curriculum is designed to strengthen students’ adaptability to global situations while also nurturing their contributions to society, in line with SDG targets 4.4 and 4.7.
The English Studies Program at Unpad is closely aligned with SDG 4 on Quality Education. The curriculum emphasizes the enhancement of literacy, critical, and creative skills, while also providing access to interdisciplinary education relevant to global demands. Unpad’s English Studies Program also plays an important role in producing highly competitive graduates who are not only capable of personal development but are also committed to contributing to society.
The inclusion of English Studies Program at Unpad in the global ranking demonstrates that the program is able to compete internationally. Nevertheless, there remains a need to further enhance academic reputation through high-quality research publications and stronger global networking, in order to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable development, particularly in the field of quality education.
Red. Thurfah Mahira Ahnaf
