ACICIS Professional Practicum
The ACICIS Professional Practicum Programs are high-quality, intensive academic study programs delivered in Indonesia for Australian and international university students. ACICIS practicum programs combine academic study with a 160-hour professional placement at an Indonesian or international host organisation. Placement host organisations are sourced from a broad range of industries and sectors in Indonesia.
What can I participate in?
ACICIS offers the following internship opportunities:
- Agriculture Professional Practicum
- Business Professional Practicum
- Creative Arts & Design Professional Practicum
- Development Studies Professional Practicum
- Journalism Professional Practicum
- Law Professional Practicum
- Sustainable Tourism Professional Practicum
Credit Equivalent
Satisfactory completion of program = 2 units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if program is successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact ACICIS for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application Instructions
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the ACICIS entry requirements.
Important: Please note that the host application deadline for this program falls before the UQ Short-Term Study application deadline. Students wishing to apply to this program should submit their host application prior to the host deadline outlined in the Key Dates section, and submit their UQ application as soon as applications open.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The program costs $5,735 AUD.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
This cost includes:
Administration Fee
- Application review and vetting
- Help getting academic credit approval at your home university (if applicable)
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and email/phone support
- Pre-departure networking event
- Visa procurement & in-country administration support
- Help match you to an organisation based on your interests and experience
- All inclusive orientation session (with accommodation and meals)
- Extra curricular Acicis activities
Visa Fee
- Visa cost
- Processing fees
Tuition Fee
- Seminars, tutorials, field trips and Indonesian language classes
- High-quality in-country supervision and assistance
- 24/7 in-country support
- Public liability insurance
- Official academic transcript
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included. Participants are required to organize and book their own accommodation. More information regarding accommodation options can be found on the host program website.
Funding
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants may be available for this experience through ACICIS.
When you submit your application to ACICIS, you are automatically assessed by ACICIS for NCP funding. There is no additional application required.
This grant is not guaranteed even if all selection criteria are met. Please refer to ACICIS NCP Funding Information.
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application to Global Experiences, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2025
Host: 01 June 2025*
Program Dates
Start: 24 November 2025
End: 24 December 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Internship Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.