Follow us

Agriculture Professional Practicum.

Immerse yourself in Indonesian culture and agricultural studies with Acicis’ Agriculture Professional Practicum.

Year
Semester #
Semester dates
Duration
Application deadline
Program fee
Funding
2025
January – June
Six weeks
11 August 2024
AUD $5,440 For member university participants
AUD $4,000

About the course.

Explore and discover new experiences within Indonesia’s dynamic agricultural sector through the Acicis Agriculture Professional Practicum (APP)! 

Experience student life at Atma Jaya University in Jakarta with the APP, covering a wide range of agricultural disciplines including agribusiness, sustainable farming practices, environmental management, conservation and more. This program offers an immersive educational experience tailored for students passionate about agriculture, environment and related industries.

The APP includes a supervised professional placement with leading organisations such as renowned agribusiness companies like Austrex, sustainable farming initiatives like the Cocoa Sustainability Partnership, and prominent environmental agencies like Reef Check. These placements provide invaluable practical experience and networking opportunities in both local and international agricultural sectors.

At Acicis, we are dedicated to creating transformative experiences that foster your personal and professional growth. Get in touch with us to start your journey.

Professional placement organisations.

The APP professional placement is a core component of your experience, designed to combine classroom learning with practical work in a professional setting within the vibrant Indonesian agricultural sector. 

This opportunity involves a range of placements from international research institutes to tech start-ups and agricultural production companies, enhancing your skills in the industry.

When you apply, you can select your placement preferences. While you can nominate specific organisations, they are not guaranteed, so flexibility is key! Our staff will match you with organisations based on your interests, your experience and availability of placements. Your placement will provide you with the building blocks to lead and innovate, testing your ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments. Explore our professional placement organisations below to discover more.

Science & Agriculture
NTFP-EP
Kaleka
Environment Institute
AUSTREX
COP
Trade & Invest Queensland
PT Sayuran Siap Saji
INDEF
JAVARA Indigenous Indonesia
NIRAS Indonesia
Aliet Green
CSP
Mangrove Nusantara
CSP
IDEP Selaras Alam Foundation
KRKP
Aliet Green
PT Sayuran Siap Saji
AUSTREX
Lodges Ekologika on Portibi Farm
PT Pagilaran
NTFP-EP
CIFOR
YAPEKA
COP
YAPEKA
RCFI
Rikolto
The Learning Farm (TLF)
CSP
KRKP
Kaleka
WRI Indonesia
Yayasan EcoNusa
YAPEKA
Mangrove Nusantara
Information

Course information.

Overview

Duration

Six weeks

Intakes

January-February each year

City

Jakarta, Java

Indonesian university

Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya (we sayAtma Jaya University”)

Contact hours

Seminars, language study and the placement are scheduled between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri.

Credit points equivalency

50% of a full semester load (0.25 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 $5,440 $6,996 Admin Fee AUD $569 AUD $569 Visa Fee ~AUD $205 ~AUD $205 Tuition Fee AUD $4,666 AUD $6,222
2026 Fees
TOTAL TBC TBC Admin Fee TBC TBC Visa Fee TBC TBC Tuition Fee TBC TBC

Advisory panel.

At Acicis, we are committed to ensuring the APP meets the needs of member universities and upholds the highest academic standards. The APP was established in 2019 with input from a range of academics and experts in their field. Acicis would like to thank our Advisory Panel members for their support and contribution to the program.

  • Professor Paul Taylor
    Professor Paul Taylor
    Professor Paul Taylor is an expert in plant pathology. He leads world-class research in fungal plant pathology of agricultural and horticultural crops. Professor Taylor has held a significant appointment at The University of Melbourne.
  • Professor Zhong-Hua Chen
    Professor Zhong-Hua Chen
    Professor Zhong-Hua Chen is an expert in agriculture, plant science and evolutionary biology research. Professor Chen has held a significant appointment at Western Sydney University.
  • Dr Sara Beavis
    Dr Sara Beavis
    Dr Sara Beavis is an expert in environmental geology with a focus on water. Her work is concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, including both continental and island environments across tropical and temperate ecosystems. Dr Beavis has held a significant appointment at The Australian National University.

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.

    Read the full article
    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.

    Read the full article
    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