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West Java Field Study.

Immerse in Indonesian culture and field studies in Acicis’ West Java Field Study.

Year
Semester #
Semester dates
Duration
Application deadline
Program fee
Funding
2025
1
January – June
One Semester
18 August 2024
AUD $6,338 For member university participants
2025
2
August – December
One Semester
Mid-March 2025
AUD $6,338 For member university participants
AUD $7,000

About the course.

Explore your academic interests more deeply and enhance your investigative skills with Acicis’ West Java Field Study Program (WJFS)!

Experience student life at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (we say “UN-PAR”) in Bandung with the WJFS, where you’ll get to undertake field studies, write a mini-thesis (in English or Bahasa Indonesia) and take units in report design and technical training. 

At Acicis, we’re dedicated to creating transformative experiences to help your personal and professional growth. Get in touch with us to start your journey.

Past field study reports.

You are encouraged to choose a topic for your field study that is of interest to you. The majority of past field study students have chosen topics in the field of development, international relations, commerce, health, environment and more. 

The following is a list of examples of reports which have been written by Acicis students on the WJFS. The emphasis on these reports are on the field work undertaken rather than providing theoretical break-throughs.

Copyright is held by the authors of these reports. The reports cannot be republished, reprinted, or reproduced in any format without the permission of the author. The views expressed in each report are those of the author of the report and do not represent the views of Acicis.

Tennille Bernhard – August 2014 Kaum Muda dan Dialog Lintas Agama

Course information.

Overview

Duration

One semester (~4-5 months)

Intakes

Semester 1 (Jan – June) and Semester 2 (July – December/Jan)

City

Bandung, West Java

Indonesian university

Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (we say “UN-PAR”)

Contact hours

Depending on the timetable, you could have classes scheduled between 07:00 – 18:00 Mon – Fri and sometimes between 08:00 – 12:00 on Sat. 

Credit points equivalency

100% of a full semester load (0.5 EFTSL). Actual weighting and academic credit awarded will be determined by the participant’s home university.

Level of study

Undergraduate, postgraduate, early career professionals

Fee information.

Fees

2025 Fees
Participants from an ACICIS member university Other participants TOTAL $6,338 $6,587 Admin Fee AUD $1,113 AUD $1,113 Visa Fee ~AUD $249 ~AUD $249 Tuition Fee AUD $4,976 AUD $5,225
2026 Fees
TOTAL TBC TBC Admin Fee TBC TBC Visa Fee TBC TBC Tuition Fee TBC TBC

Need funding?

If you’re looking for a way to fund your study abroad, there are a range of funding options available to students.

One of these initiatives is the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program which is funded by the Australian Government. This initiative aims to increase knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by empowering undergraduate students like yourself to study, learn, and complete placements in stunning places like Indonesia. There are grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.

If you find yourself eligible for the New Colombo Plan funding, you can use it for our science and agriculture programs. Depending on your state and university, you may be eligible for other types of funding that can be used when you study abroad with us.

See if you’re eligible for the New Colombo Plan today, or explore other funding options.

Hear from
Acicis alumni.

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the program and would recommend it to anyone. I felt fully supported throughout the practicum and it was well planned… It is programs like these that help you form lasting bonds and help build the relationship between Australia and Indonesia.

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    Leona (2020) Murdoch University
  • I love learning about and immersing myself into new cultures. There were so many things I loved about visiting Indonesia but most prominently was just how friendly people were. Everyone was so willing to help out wherever we went, whether it be a restaurant, a temple, in a taxi, or even walking about on the streets.

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    Ananya (2024) The Australian National University
  • If you’re interested in working in an international context at all – there’s no reason you shouldn’t do this program if you can. Indonesia is so strategically and geographically important, that you can’t help but generate professional capital while here, you also don’t know what kind of connections and work you might generate.

    Matthew (2024) Monash University
  • The most rewarding part about this experience has been seeing how fast and far I have progressed with my language skills. With such an intensive and immersive course you see results so fast as you are learning so much every day. This is super rewarding and serves as a great motivation to keep learning as you reap the rewards that knowing language brings.

    Audrey (2024) The University of Newcastle
  • Through the ACICIS program, I was able to learn about Indonesian culture and appreciate the issues in the Indo-Pacific region – while also being financially supported. Without such support from the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Grant, it is likely I would be unable to participate in this program.

    Michael (2023) The Australian National University

Useful resources.

Accommodation

Visas

Funding options

How to apply