Study International Relations in Bandung

Capitalising on its reputation as one of the foremost International Relations departments in Indonesia, the Department of International Relations at Parahyangan University (UnPar) in Bandung, West Java, will offer an International Relations Program (IRP) to ACICIS students from 2010. The IRP will use English as the medium of instruction and therefore offers a unique opportunity for non-Indonesian speakers to study in-country. Participants will gain an Asian perspective on the world and its affairs whilst developing the critical analytical skills so important in the modern world.

The Program is structured to reflect international standards and expectations in terms of teaching methodologies and is offered to both Indonesian and international students, thus facilitating cross-cultural academic and social interchange. Classes will be limited to thirty students, ensuring that those admitted are of high academic standards, and permitting the use of interactive teaching methods such as seminars and discussions. Participants will also have access to a common room complete with internet access, computers and audiovisual equipment. As the program is taught in English, all Indonesian participants must meet English language proficiency standards with a TEOFL score of 500 or IELTS score of 6.

Why study International Relations in Indonesia?

Program Details

The IRP pilot program, with a limited array of units on offer, will open with an orientation session around the 10 January 2010. The semester officially commences on 18 January 2010 and will conclude sometime in June.

The full program is scheduled to be opened in July/August 2010. Precise dates will be provided upon the publication of Indonesian academic calenders. The closing date for applications is 1 October for the semester starting in January 2010 and 1 May 2010 for the semester starting in August. Application forms must be sent to the ACICIS secretariat.

Subjects and Staff

Semester costs

Students:

• Enjoy a 4-day orientation on arrival covering health, security, academic and cultural aspects of living ‘in-country’;
• Can stay in a kos (student hostel) or rent a house for a relatively low price by Australian standards;
• Are awarded a Certificate of Achievement and formal academic transcript in International Relations on successful completion of the semester.

ACICIS:

• Fully assists with visa processing, which is usually through the Indonesian consulate in Perth, Australia, or via any other nominated Indonesian embassy or consulate;
• Employs a full time Resident Director in Yogyakarta, normally an Australian academic, plus two other full time staff members to assist ACICIS students in Indonesia;
• Has an Australian Project Officer based in Bandung;
• Provides 24 hour emergency assistance for all ACICIS students;
• Provides academic advice regarding students' studies;
• Provides help and information about how to arrange accommodation.

Family members, including children, can accompany applicants.