Immersive Indonesia
10-Week Language & Internship Program
Live the language, explore the islands, build your career
Program overview
Immerse yourself in Indonesian language and culture on the beautiful island of Lombok then complete a tailored internship, either in Lombok or the bustling city of Jakarta
Spend ten weeks in Indonesia and develop language and intercultural working skills, as well as gaining experience through a tailored internship designed to launch your global career.
The first five weeks are based in the beautiful Lombok, combining classroom language learning at Mataram University with immersive experiences designed to help you discover the real Lombok and develop transferrable intercultural communication skills.
In the second half of the program, you will undertake a professional internship aligned with your field of study. We work with you to find the right role, with opportunities in all fields a a choice to either stay in Lombok or move to Jakarta, a regional centre.
Combining language learning, cultural exploration and career experience, this immersive program will help you build global capability, expand your professional networks and develop a deeper understanding of Indonesia — one of Australia’s most important regional partners.
Academic recognition and funding support
We will support you in obtaining university credit for your participation. Eligible students may also access funding opportunities, including:
- New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant — up to $15,000
- OS-HELP Loan — up to $10,130
Applications now open!
Limited grants are available, register your interest today to secure your place.
Why Lombok?
Protect nature, empower communities and grow your career
Lombok, in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, offers a unique opportunity for students passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable development. With its diverse coastal ecosystems, dramatic landscapes, and Mount Rinjani, Lombok is both an ecological hotspot and a place of cultural richness. As part of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone, the island is balancing growing tourism with environmental initiatives.
Interns will work alongside local NGOs and communities on projects like coral reef restoration, mangrove rehabilitation, and sustainable coastal management. This hands-on experience builds critical skills in project management, environmental education, and cross-cultural engagement. Interning in Lombok isn’t just professional development — it’s a chance to make a real impact while living in one of Indonesia’s most beautiful and ecologically important regions.
Program details
Weeks 1 - 5: Lombok
For the first five weeks, you’ll live and study in Lombok, diving into an intensive Indonesian language experience at Universitas Mataram (UNRAM). Each day includes 4–5 hours of interactive, small-group classes designed to build your confidence and help you use Bahasa Indonesia in real-life situations.
Outside the classroom is where your learning really comes to life. You’ll take part in immersive cultural activities, community engagement and volunteer opportunities that allow you to practise your language skills in authentic, everyday settings. With the support of Indonesian student buddies, you’ll form genuine connections while gaining a deeper understanding of local culture and life in Lombok.
Throughout the program, your progress will be supported through ongoing feedback and assessment, and at the end of the five weeks, you’ll receive an official language certificate from UNRAM to recognise your achievement.
Orientation
Language Classes
Island Exploration
Volunteer
Become Immersed
Why Lombok? – Read more about the location
Lombok, in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, offers a unique opportunity for students passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable development. With its diverse coastal ecosystems, dramatic landscapes, and Mount Rinjani, Lombok is both an ecological hotspot and a place of cultural richness. As part of the Mandalika Special Economic Zone, the island is balancing growing tourism with environmental initiatives.
Interns will work alongside local NGOs and communities on projects like coral reef restoration, mangrove rehabilitation, and sustainable coastal management. This hands-on experience builds critical skills in project management, environmental education, and cross-cultural engagement. Interning in Lombok isn’t just professional development — it’s a chance to make a real impact while living in one of Indonesia’s most beautiful and ecologically important regions.
Your time will include:
Orientation and Social Connection
We’ll organise airport transfers and guide you through the essentials, helping you get settled and providing all the information you need to stay safe and enjoy your time in Lombok. Our team in Lombok are available 24/7 to ensure you feel supported and connected.
Language Classes
Language classes are a cornerstone of your experience. You’ll undertake formal language assessment and instruction culminating in a formal language certification from UNRAM.
Nature Experiences
We’ll explore the beautiful Rinjani National Park, where you’ll learn about the park’s biodiversity, sustainable conservation efforts, and the balance between tourism and environmental preservation. Lombok is home to some of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems, giving you the chance to experience and explore an incredible underwater world. Lombok is home to some of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems, giving you the chance to experience and explore an incredible underwater world.
University of Mataram
University of Mataram (UNRAM) is Lombok’s premier academic institution, a key partner in environmental and sustainability efforts on the island. You’ll visit the campus and engage with experts on local environmental challenges, conservation initiatives, and sustainable development practices. As an enrolled student, you’ll have the opportunity to fully engage with campus life and connect with the broader university community with the support of your student buddies.
Local NGOs & Community Projects
Gain firsthand insights from local NGOs working in marine conservation, community development and sustainability. Learn how organisations are protecting coral reefs, coastal ecosystems and Lombok’s unique biodiversity, while building your professional network, connecting with inspiring changemakers and making a real impact.
Sustainable Tourism, Marine Farming and Aquaculture
Visit local farms and agricultural initiatives to explore how sustainable practices and organic production intersect with local livelihoods, tourism and economic development. Through these experiences, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how commerce, community wellbeing and environmental impact are closely connected in the Indonesian context.
Weeks 6 - 10: Jakarta or Lombok
For the final five weeks, you’ll take your experience to the next level by stepping into the professional world in Indonesia. You can choose between staying in Lombok for a more community-focused experience, or heading to Jakarta for a fast-paced, big-city immersion at the heart of Indonesia’s business, government and innovation landscape.
You’ll undertake a tailored internship aligned with your field of study, working with organisations such as NGOs, businesses, government agencies or policy institutes. Whether you’re interested in sustainability, business, law or development, your placement will give you the chance to apply your skills in a real-world setting.
Alongside your internship, you’ll participate in curated professional visits, offering behind-the-scenes access to a diverse range of organisations and industries. These experiences will help you better understand how Indonesia operates across different sectors and scales.
Before you arrive in Indonesia, our team will work with you to source an internship aligned to your studies, career ambitions and interests. We will also help ensure that the internship meets all requirements for you to earn uni credit - regardless of your discipline. You may work independently or as part of a small team, often alongside Indonesian students, giving you the opportunity to collaborate across cultures and build meaningful professional connections.
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Why Jakarta? - Read more about the location
To really understand Indonesia, you need to experience Jakarta, a city that moves fast, thinks big and pulses with energy. As the nation’s capital, it’s where business, government and culture collide, giving you a front-row seat to the forces shaping one of the world’s most dynamic economies. But Jakarta isn’t just about policy and power – it’s a city of contrasts and creativity. From rooftop bars and live music to hidden laneway cafés, art spaces and some of Southeast Asia’s best food, Jakarta has a vibrant, evolving culture that rewards curiosity. It’s busy, bold and full of life and that’s exactly what makes it such an exciting place to live and work.
It’s also where opportunity happens. With major corporations, startups, NGOs, government agencies and international organisations all based in Jakarta, you’ll be immersed in a professional environment that is diverse, fast-paced and globally connected. Through your internship and curated organisational visits, you’ll gain firsthand insight into how decisions are made, strategies are shaped and industries operate across Indonesia.
Alongside your placement, you’ll have opportunities to attend talks, events and networking sessions, helping you build meaningful professional connections and expand your global network. Whether you’re interested in business, sustainability, policy, law or development, Jakarta offers unmatched exposure to real-world career pathways. Whichever way you look at it, Jakarta offers an unforgettable, high-energy environment to undertake your internationally focused internship — and a side of Indonesia you simply can’t experience anywhere else.
Your time will include:
Cultural immersion
Explore some of the city’s most iconic sites, from Istiqlal Mosque to Jakarta’s historic Old City, while gaining insight into Indonesia’s rich cultural and religious diversity
Organisational Visits
Go behind the scenes with a range of organisations, including government agencies (Australian and Indonesian), NGOs, think tanks and innovative businesses driving change across different sectors.
Networking Opportunities
Where possible, you’ll have the chance to attend a networking event, connecting with professionals and expanding your networks in one of Southeast Asia’s most important cities.
Weekend Trip
Balance the energy of the city with a weekend trip to the Thousand Islands, where you can unwind, explore tropical islands and experience a completely different side of Indonesia just a short boat ride from Jakarta.
Host organisations
Intern with a host organisation in a role tailored to you
Our team are experts at securing the right internship for you. We take the time to learn about you – your interests, studies and career ambitions – then make sure that your internship experience is rewarding and supports you to get your dream job.
We work with hundreds of industry-leading organisations across a wide range of industries and sectors, including established corporations, start-ups, government departments and not-for-profits.
Dates & fees
Winter 2025
| Intake 1 - Sumatra | Intake 2 - Lombok | Intake 3 - Lombok | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive in Indonesia | 13 June 2026 | 27 June 2026 | 21 November 2026 |
| Depart Indonesia | 11 July 2026 | 25 July 2026 | 19 December 2026 |
| Duration | 4 weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
| Apps Close | 6 April 2026 | 6 April 2026 | 28 August 2026 |
| Program Fee | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| NCP funding* | Up to $4,000 | Up to $4,000 | Up to $4,000 |
Summer 25/26
| Key Dates | |
|---|---|
| Arrive in Indonesia | 10 January 2026 |
| Depart Indonesia | 8 February 2026 |
| Duration | 4 Weeks |
| Apps Close | 26 October 2025 |
| Program Fee | $3,600 |
| NCP funding* | Up to $4,000 |
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Internship placement with a host organisation
- Comfortable private room accommodation in a shared apartment
- Airport transfers on nominated arrival and departure dates
- Immersive orientation including language and culture training sessions
- Explore the surrounding areas through an organised weekend trip
- Professional seminars
- Career development workshop
- Pre-departure support, including visa advice and sponsorship where required
- 24/7 in-country support
Exclusions
- Unit fees for your university unit
- Flights and Visas
- Internet
- Home working set-up
- Meals and drinks
- Daily transport
- Passport fess
- Vaccination (if required)
- Travel insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Airport taxes
- Laundry
- Extra activities and trips or any other personal items and travel
Dates & fees
Deakin Semester-Long
| Deakin Language & Internship Program | |
|---|---|
| Time in Lombok | Sat 21 Nov - Sat 26 Dec 2026 |
| Time in Jakarta | Sun 27 Dec 2026 - Sat 30 Jan 2027 |
| Duration | 10 weeks |
| Apps Close | 28 August 2026 |
| Program Fee (what you pay) | $9,400 |
| NCP Funding* (what you receive) | $15,000 |
| Remaining Amount (what you keep to cover other expenses) | $5,600 |
*A limited number of grants are available to eligible students. Learn more.
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions
- Industry project placement and support
- Accommodation in a mixture of private accommodation in shared apartment or co-living arrangement and twinshare (same gender) accommodation at a hotel
- Pre-departure support, including visa advice and sponsorship where required
- Administrative support, including academic credit approval (if applicable)
- Airport transfers on nominated arrival and departure dates
- Immersive orientation program
- Intercultural communication workshop
- Indonesian language class
- Industry visits
- Career development workshop
- Explore the surrounding areas through an organised weekend trip
- Cultural and social events with Indonesian buddies
- 24/7 in-country support
- Weekly check-ins
- International internships completion certificate
- Connection with Indonesian students from local universities
Exclusions
- Internet, phone and home working set-up
- Flight costs, airport taxes and associated costs
- Visa costs and passport fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals and drinks
- Enrolment fees for any subjects at your university
- Host-specific requirements (ie. uniform, safety equipment)
- Vaccinations (if required)
- Laundry, toiletries and amenities
- Extra activities and travel, or any other items of a personal nature
- Daily transportation costs
Why Indonesia?
Opportunities abound with this key partner and centre for regional strategy and economic development
Indonesia has the largest economy in Southeast Asia, and is predicted to be the world’s fifth-largest economy by 2030. It also has some of the world's most biodiverse forests and marine ecosystems and stores an enormous amount of carbon through its forests and mangroves, making it of huge importance to the global effort to mitigate climate change.
Through the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), Australia and Indonesia's close collaboration extends to environmental governance, creating a real need for graduates with a working knowledge of the two cultures and a passion for environmental sustainability.
Click here to learn more about the opportunities Indonesia has to offer you.
Course credit
We support you to earn credit for your course
To earn academic credit for this program you must enrol in AIS330 – International Internship A (2-credit points). You are welcome to join the program without earning academic credit, but will not be eligible to receive an NCP grant, as detailed below.
For more information, please contact your WIL Coordinator at the Faculty of Arts and Education to discuss your options:
Email: arts-interns@deakin.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9246 8759 (Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm)
Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply although you must be an Australian citizen to be eligible to receive the NCP funding.
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Grants & funding
Limited NCP grants of $15,000 are available for this program!
New Colombo Plan (NCP)
You are likely to be eligible for an NCP grant if:
- You are an Australian citizen
- You are an undergraduate student
- This experience will count toward your uni degree
- You have received no more than one NCP grant previously (no more than two in total)
These $15,000 grants is likely to cover the program fee as well as other costs (flights, visas, food, entertainment etc). And the best part is that because they are grants, not loans, you don’t need to pay them back!
Connect with your International Office to confirm your eligibility or discuss it with our team during your initial consultation and we will point you in the right direction. Note that you will be advised whether or not you have been allocated a grant before you need to accept your spot on the program.
Grants are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis, so apply early for your best chance of receiving one!
OS-HELP repayable loan
OS-HELP is a loan available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place who plan to undertake some of their study overseas. If your experience with us will count towards the requirements for your Commonwealth supported course in Australia, you may be able to borrow up to $10,130. You may also be eligible to borrow an extra $1,345 if you study Indonesian language in preparation for your internship.
Other funding options
Learn about other funding options that might be available to you on our webpage here.
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