Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
! ACICIS is only available as study abroad mode (fee-paying).
See the Accommodations and Costs tab for more details
ACICIS Study Indonesia is an innovative, non-profit, national educational consortium that provide high-quality in-country semester-based study abroad experiences with a range of Indonesian universities. ACICIS internationalises the student’s educational experience by taking part in a challenging, academically tailored study abroad program offering high levels of pastoral care.
The ACICIS programs are hosted by 9 different Indonesian universities at various locations throughout the country, covering a range of disciplines including Indonesian language, journalism, development, business, law, creative arts, agriculture, sustainable tourism and international relations.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester One | January/February–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester Two | August–December |
ACICIS arrival dates are not flexible. You may not arrive in Indonesia for more than 3 days prior to the commencement of your program.
View the ACICIS academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
ACICIS has a Vimeo page to provide insight to what an exchange program in Indonesia is like.
Campuses
ACICIS has partnerships with the following universities, who host programs available to exchange students:
- Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UnMuh), Malang
- Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Yogyakarta
- Universitas Parahyangan (UnPar), Bandung
- Sanata Dharma University (USD), Yogyakarta
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B Commerce/B Laws (Honours)Semester 1, 2023
Full-time study load
12 Sistem Kredit Semester (SKS) per semester at ACICIS is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at ACICIS.
Study Options
You must choose one of the programs listed below. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
See list below in "Additional Academic Information"
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Accommodation during your exchange will be dependant on the program you are studying and the university where it is hosted. Your host university will have detailed housing guides to help you find suitable accommodation for your stay.
Generally, students live in a student boarding house or in homestays. Exchange students can opt to find private rental accommodation, however, rental properties can be difficult to find and are more expensive than other options.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Indonesia is generally inexpensive compared to Australian costs. There is a guide to average expenses in Indonesia to help students prepare their budget. Students do however need to consider additional fees associated with studying abroad.
Tuition
Semester-based study with ACICIS is only available as study abroad mode. This means you pay your tuition to ACICIS directly and do not pay tuition to UQ.
If you have questions about how this may impact costs, please contact IGET.
Additional Mandatory Fees
ACICIS has a mandatory administration fee. This fee is mandatory for all exchange students and cannot be waived.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Various methods of financial help are available through ACICIS. Explore the current assistance programs to check your eligibility.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Health and Travel Insurance cover is obligatory on all ACICIS programs. All participant policies must include cover for medical evacuation and repatriation.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
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.
ACICIS provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the ACICIS Secretariat in Perth for more visa information.
Applicants must have a passport valid for at least 22 months from the ACICIS application deadline.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)