The symbol consists of 6 sections namely:
Torch
Cleaver
Wings (= leaf nail)
Wheel
Lotus Flower
Pentagon, pentagon-shaped shield
Symbolic Meaning
Torch, is the science which is a flambeau lighting life, which brings light into the sublime eternal happiness
Kujang, is as a weapon of Sundanese heritage symbolizes strength and courage to protect the rights and truth, which is the task of science
Wings (depicted as leaf nail), is celebrating the Pakuan word which is the center of Padjadjaran keprabuan greatness. Leaves nails a wing that has a meaning constantly strive to achieve better or higher quality
Wheels, society is constantly rotating support the process changes that become patterns, Padjadjaran University
Lotus flowers, which bloom symbolizes eternity and the glory and sanctity of all time from culture and education
Shield, pentagon-shaped symbolizes the principle of Pancasila as the state and guidelines for all operations and activities of the university for the interests of the state and nation
Symbolic meaning color
Yellow means the glory and magnanimity (basic)
Red, the cleanliness (flame torches and wheels)
White, honesty and purity (cleaver and lotus)
Black, means determination, strength, and endurance (wing)
Source: http://www.unpad.ac.id/humas/logo-unpadLogo UNPAD have the following meanings (source: Workbook and Padjadjaran University):
