The Language Center of Andalas University (LC UNAND) or UPT Pusat Bahasa (UPT PB) was established in 1994 under a cooperation between Andalas University and The British Council. The cooperation includes sending the Language Center’s teaching staff to England for English language teaching program especially on Teaching Methodology, Material Selection and Development and English for Specific Purposes.

UPT PB has experienced in English language training services within UNAND, universities and colleges beyond UNAND such as IAIN (Islamic State University), STSI (Arts College) Padang Panjang, and offices & bank such as Dinas Perikanan dan Kelautan Kota Padang (Padang Fishery & Maritime Office), Dinas Perindustrian (Department of Industry), BNI, Sumatra Tropical Spices, Pramindo Ikat Nusantara, etc.

UPT PB also conducts intensive trainings (e.g., pre-departure training) that is especially designed to assist the lecturers who are going to study abroad for short-course programs, and international seminars.

In addition, Indonesian Language training for expatriate is available in order to maintain cooperation with some institutions and universities abroad from U.K, U.S.A, Australia, and Asia.