Vocational Programs

The School of Vocational Studies (Sekolah Vokasi Unpad)

The School of Vocational Studies (SV Unpad) serves as Unpad’s innovation hub for career-oriented education. Its programs are aligned with Indonesia’s national goals for linking and matching between universities and industry, preparing graduates to immediately enter professional fields or start their own ventures.

All programs integrate:

• Practical and applied coursework

• Industrial internships

• Professional certification

• Collaborative projects with industry and government partners

  
  

Academic Focus and Structure

Each vocational program typically runs for 8 semesters (4 years) and consists of:

1. Foundation Courses – Core competencies and general knowledge.

2. Professional Skills Courses – Hands-on training and applied knowledge relevant to the field.

3. Industry Internship (Praktik Kerja Lapangan) – Required semester-long placement in partner institutions or companies.

4. Capstone / Final Project – Practical innovation or business project based on real-world problems.

5. Certification & Portfolio Development – Students often graduate with recognized professional certificates and a work portfolio.

The curriculum follows Indonesia’s KKNI (Indonesian National Qualification Framework) at Level 6, ensuring graduates meet national and international competency standards.

Integration with Industry and the Job Market

Each program is developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders, professional associations, and government agencies. Students gain real-world experience through:

• Industry internships in companies, government offices, or NGOs.

• Guest lectures from practitioners and entrepreneurs.

• Collaborative projects simulating professional environments.

• Industry-based curriculum reviews conducted regularly to maintain relevance.

Graduates are expected to be job-ready, capable of assuming professional, managerial, or entrepreneurial rolesimmediately after graduation.

Learning Approach and Innovation

The vocational curriculum at Unpad emphasizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Experiential Education, where students:

• Work on real cases from partner institutions.

• Join applied research projects led by lecturers and industry mentors.

• Participate in entrepreneurship incubators within Unpad’s innovation ecosystem.

The teaching model aims to blend academic rigor with industry immersion, ensuring graduates can think critically and act professionally.