State University of Padang

The State University of Padang (Universitas Negeri Padang, abbreviated UNP) is a state university in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, On the 23rd of October 1954, it was established by the Ministry of Education Indonesia. Currently, the rector is Prof. Ganefri, Ph.D. Previously, the rector was Prof. Dr. Phil. H. Yanuar Kiram. Based on SK BANPT 2989/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/PT/XII/2016, the State University of Padang obtained "A" grade accreditation.

It is included as one of the '50 promising universities in Indonesia'.

Faculties
The university consists of nine faculties:


 * 1) Faculty of Education
 * 2) Faculty of Language and Arts
 * 3) Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
 * 4) Faculty of Social Science
 * 5) Faculty of Engineering
 * 6) Faculty of Sport Science
 * 7) Faculty of Economics
 * 8) Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism
 * 9) Faculty of Graduate Studies
 * 10) Faculty of Psychology and Health
 * 11) Faculty of Medicine