The is a two-week intensive program for public health students to gain experience in the public health sector in Indonesia.听
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
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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听听webpage for visa and immigration assistance and information provided by ACICIS.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the听UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria听and the听听
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. 听
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is听Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition听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.
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Accommodation听
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听.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an听experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the鈥�Short-Term Experiences Funding听page for details.听
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
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Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 15 March 2026
Program Dates
End: 18 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend听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听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on听听and听.听
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and听attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.