Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) is the result of the conversion of the IKIP Padang into a University in 1999 which was originally named the Teacher Education College Perguruan Tinggi Pendidikan Guru (PTPG) which was established on October 23rd, 1954. UNP consists of 8 faculties and 1 postgraduate. The UNP campus is located on Air Tawar campus, Padang City. UNP was accredited as an A Institution by BAN-PT.