ACICIS – Study Indonesia
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Yogyakarta, Bandung
Indonesia
ACICIS – Study Indonesia exchange website
Language of instruction
Indonesian
English
! 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 |
Semester dates for each ACICIS host differs. Please check the following link for your program commencement dates.
View the ACICIS Program Page.
Guides and additional information
ACICIS has a YouTube Channel 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 Islam Indonesia (UII), Yogyakarta
- Universitas Parahyangan (UnPar), Bandung
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)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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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.
!ACICIS is only available as study abroad mode (fee-paying).\ See the Accommodations and Costs tab for more details
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"
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Undergraduate
Agriculture
Development
Economics
Indonesian
International relations
Law
Political science
Additional academic information
ACICIS offers the following programs for exchange students, located at universities throughout Indonesia:
- Flexible language immersion program (FLIP)
- Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta
- Choose a mix of Indonesian language and other regular UGM curriculum subjects according to your language ability and interests. Suitable for beginners to advanced students.
- Indonesian business, law and society (IBLS)
- Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Yogyakarta
- Semester-long program with the option to specialise in Islam business, Islam law or Islamic society. No background in Indonesian is required and students are assigned an Indonesian tutor/translator to help navigate life in Indonesia.
- Development studies immersion program (DSIP)
- Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogakarta
- A semester-long community development program for students who would like to undertake a longer period of study in Indonesia and who have an interest in rural development issues. Involves hands-on development work for 8 weeks of the semester. Some Indonesian language experience is required.
- International relations program (IRP)
- Universitas Parahyangan (UnPar), Bandung
- Opportunity for students to study at a leading international relations department in Indonesia. No Indonesian language skills are required.
- Agriculture Semester Program (ASP)
- BogorAgricultural University (IPB), West Java
- English taught courses available in agribusiness, agronomy and horticulture, plant protection, forestry, food science and technology, and animal production technology.
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)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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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)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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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)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange