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Overview

Program Name Social Welfare
Class Type Regular
Degree Bachelor of Social Welfare (S.Kesos.)
Language of Instruction Indonesian
Study Scheme Full-time
Admission Requirements Pass the entrance exam and graduate from high school/vocational school
Study Duration Scheduled for 4 years
Semester Type Number of Semesters Weeks per Semester
Regular 8 16
Short Semester

Accreditation

National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT)

The Undergraduate Program in Social Welfare Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FISIP UI), offers a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Social Welfare Studies that has been awarded an “Excellent” accreditation rating by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT). This accreditation status is based on BAN-PT Decree No. 13976/SK/BAN-PT/Ak-PPJ/S/XII/2021 and is valid until January 11, 2027.

The “Excellent” accreditation rating reflects the program’s outstanding academic quality, the high relevance of its curriculum to societal and professional needs, and the Bachelor’s Program’s commitment to delivering higher education grounded in scientific rigor, professionalism, and humanitarian values. This undergraduate program is designed to equip students with the competencies to analyze, design, and implement various forms of social intervention based on social work theories, social theories, and development theories.

As part of a leading research university in Indonesia, the Undergraduate Program in Social Welfare Studies at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, is actively engaged in developing scientific studies, applied research, and community service initiatives relevant to contemporary social welfare issues. Graduates of this program are prepared to become professionals and social scientists capable of making meaningful contributions to social development at the local, national, and global levels.

Asean University Network (AUN)

As a form of commitment to maintaining the quality standards of higher education at the regional level, the Undergraduate Program in Social Welfare Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, successfully obtained certification from AUN-QA (ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance) with certification number AP131UIO. This certification was valid for four years, from November 22, 2015, to November 21, 2019.

This recognition signifies that the study program has met the academic quality standards set by the network of leading universities in the Southeast Asian region. AUN-QA evaluates various aspects of educational implementation, including curriculum, learning processes, internal quality assurance systems, faculty quality, supporting facilities, and the relevance of graduates to labor market and societal needs. With this certification, the Undergraduate Program in Social Welfare Studies demonstrates its readiness to compete and contribute at both regional and global levels in the advancement of social welfare knowledge and practice.

Participation in the AUN-QA quality assurance scheme is also part of the internationalization strategy of the Undergraduate Program in Social Welfare, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FISIP UI). This initiative aims to continuously enhance academic quality, expand international collaboration networks, and produce graduates who are adaptive, competent, and possess a global perspective on social issues and human development.

Vision

To become a leading Bachelor’s Program in Social Welfare Science at the National and Regional levels that develops research-based teaching.

Mission

  • To organize high-quality teaching processes in order to produce graduates with high competitiveness, both academically and morally.
  • To produce quality research work that is beneficial to the community.
  • To foster partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the business sector to enhance societal participation.

Program Objectives

In general, the Bachelor’s Program in Social Welfare Science aims to produce graduates with the foundational capacity to conduct social intervention through the development of programs that are preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and developmental, and who are capable of performing managerial tasks in the administration of human services organizations.

Graduate Profile

Graduates who are capable of analyzing and designing social interventions at the individual, family, group, organizational, local community, and national levels, utilizing social welfare theories in accordance with humanitarian values, social work ethics, and development ethics.

Graduate Learning Outcomes

  1. Capable of analyzing social problems/issues at the local, national, and global levels using social welfare theories, which comprise social theory, development theory, social development theory, and social work theory, based on an evidence-based approach.
  2. Capable of conducting high-quality social welfare research that is relevant to national and global challenges, based on advancements in information and communication technology (ICT).
  3. Capable of analyzing social policy at the local and national levels.
  4. Capable of conducting assessments and developing intervention designs at the individual, family, and small group levels in accordance with humanitarian values, as well as the principles and ethics of social work.
  5. Capable of developing the planning of managerial tasks within human services organizations.
  6. Capable of conducting assessments and planning community intervention programs.
  7. Capable of analyzing and organizing social planning in accordance with the values of development.

The Science of Social Welfare taught me to be sensitive and always grateful for this life. I always remember this principle: 'Help people to help themselves.

Syadzwina Pramesti Ghassani, S. Kesos.Angkatan 2020

For me, Social Welfare Science has always taught me “how to be the best version of myself,” anytime and anywhere!

Ratu Aldita Ramadhanty, S.Kesos.Angkatan 2020

My perspective has become broader, my character more humanistic, more sensitive to social issues happening in society today, and most importantly, I’ve become better at understanding myself.

Agata Terra Febriana, S Kesos.Angkatan 2020

It turns out to be exactly what I expected, because in this field of study we are shaped into skilled social planners based on both theory and real-world practice. A very well-balanced and enjoyable learning experience.

Pahruroji, S. Kesos.Angkatan 2020

Studying in this program also teaches us to be more prepared for multitasking and to have diverse perspectives, because all contemporary social issues are explored in this department.

Luh Rahayu Paramitha, S. Kesos.Angkatan 2020

Its structured applied materials make it highly relevant to real societal conditions, enabling the creation of various programs focused on empowerment from multiple perspectives, one of the strengths of Social Welfare as a generalist discipline.

Jauhar Nurandyo, S. Kesos.Angkatan 2020

From theory and practice to learning in vibrant student organizations, everything is gained in a balanced way throughout studying in this program. Thank you, Kesos FISIP UI. I’m proud to call you my alma mater.

Afra Bahirah, S. Kesos.Angkatan 2020

The very kind, understanding, and caring lecturers, along with supportive seniors, juniors, and classmates, create a strong sense of family within this study program.

Nur Afifah, S. Kesos.Angkatan 2020

Admissions

Admissions for the new academic year are open for Undergraduate (Bachelor’s), Master’s, and Doctoral programs.

Selection

An integrated entrance examination organized by Universitas Indonesia for prospective students who wish to study at UI.