UNTAN Achieves International ACQUIN Accreditation

English Language Education Study Programme Included Among 13 Accredited Programmes

Pontianak, 21 November 2025 — Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN) has achieved another significant milestone in strengthening the quality of higher education. A total of 13 study programs have officially received international accreditation from ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute), reaffirming UNTAN’s commitment to meeting global academic standards.

Among these programs is the Bachelor of English Education, which is now internationally recognized for its curriculum structure, teaching quality, academic governance, and alignment with international higher-education standards. This recognition positions the program as one of UNTAN’s leading study programs within the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP).

List of ACQUIN-Accredited Study Programs

The 13 accredited programs cover a wide range of disciplines in law, public administration, social sciences, economics, business, and education, including:

• Bachelor of Law

• Bachelor of Public Administration

• Bachelor of Sociology

• Bachelor of English Language Education Study Programme

• Bachelor of Management

• Bachelor of Economics

• Bachelor of Accounting

• Bachelor of Islamic Economics

• Master of Management

• Master of Accounting

• Master of Economics

• Doctor of Management

• Doctor of Economics

Statement from the Head of English Education Study Program

The Head of the English Education Study Program, Yanti Sri Rezeki, M.Ed., Ph.D., expressed her profound appreciation and pride for this achievement. She extended her sincere gratitude to the ACQUIN accreditation task force, all lecturers, students, as well as the unwavering support from the faculty leadership and the university throughout the entire accreditation process.

Dr. Yanti highlighted that this success is the result of strong collaboration, shared commitment, and continuous dedication from all academic stakeholders. She added that the international accreditation serves as a powerful motivation for the study program to further strengthen its academic quality, expand global partnerships, and enhance services for students.

The Significance of ACQUIN Accreditation

ACQUIN is a globally recognized accreditation agency based in Germany, operating under the quality framework of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Its rigorous evaluation covers curriculum design, academic assessment, teaching and learning processes, quality assurance systems, and student support mechanisms.

With this international accreditation, graduates of the English Education Study Program gain strengthened global recognition, increased competitiveness for international study or employment opportunities, and expanded access to cross-border collaborations. The accreditation also creates new prospects for student mobility programs, joint research initiatives, and academic partnerships with universities across the world.