The Public Health Study Tour (PHST) is a two-week intensive program for public health students to gain experience in the public health sector in Indonesia.
The study tour provides an introduction to the public health challenges currently facing Indonesia, as well as existing government, international and community-led initiatives tasked with meeting these challenges. This is a unique opportunity for Australian students to hear from leading health professionals, policy-makers and community health workers in Indonesia, and to discuss approaches to health issues with Indonesian counterparts.
The two-week intensive tour is made up of a comprehensive seminar series, and a number of field visits to health care facilities, organisations and schools in Indonesia which provide students with the opportunity to see firsthand how the public health system works in Indonesia and to understand the complex challenges it faces.
Fields of study
- Public Health
For more detailed information regarding the course, visit the host program website.
Credit Equivalent
ACICIS PHST = 2 UQ units. Maximum of 2 UQ units if the ACICIS PHST is successfully completed (pending UQ Faculty approval).
Visa Information
As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration assistance and information provided by ACICIS.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the ACICIS entry requirements.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. The program fee is $5,202 AUD, which includes tuition, field trips and cultural activities, accommodation, visa fee and most meals.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
The Public Health Study Tour includes shared hotel accommodation (private rooms can be organised for an additional fee). More information regarding accommodation options, please visit the host accommodation website.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
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.
Lauren - ACICIS Public Health Study Tour
B Health Sciences, Summer 2023/24
Zahra - ACICIS Public Health Study Tour
B Health Sciences, Summer 2023/24
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 15 March 2026
Program Dates
End: 18 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Tour
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
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.