Program Description
The Summer and Winter Program at the Faculty of Administrative Science Universitas Indonesia (FIA UI) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience in Indonesia’s administrative systems, governance, public policymaking, and cultural heritage. Participants will engage in a variety of activities, including interactive classes led by esteemed faculty members. The program also includes Institutional Visit to various agencies in Indonesia.
In addition to academic learning, the program offers cultural excursions and practical activities that allow participants to explore Indonesia’s rich cultural diversity. These activities provide a holistic understanding of Indonesian society and values. The program outcome is a policy note/brief of each group to be presented and submitted at the end of the program. The Summer and Winter Program aims to create memorable and enriching experience, blending academic activity with cultural immersion while promoting international cooperation and understanding.
Course Details
1. Indonesia Administrative System
This course block covers the theory and practice of administration in Indonesia. In line with FIA UI’s academic foundations, the program explores policy analysis, governance, institutions, culture, and future directions through public, fiscal, and business perspectives on contemporary issues.
2. Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia
This course block will introduce the intricacies of environmental governance in Indonesia, focusing on the nation’s strategies and policies to address the issues that are present. Students will gain knowledge to critically analyse and contribute to the discourse on environmental governance in Indonesia.
3. Institutional Visit
In addition to classroom activities, visits to institutions, government bodies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations are also highlights of the summer and winter programs. Several institutions that have previously hosted participants of FIA UI’s summer and winter programs include: the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (2024), CIFOR-ICRAF (2024), ASEAN (2024), DAAD (2025), and Jakarta Smart City (2025).”
4. Cultural Activities
Students will experience an interactive cultural activity and field trip to Indonesia cultural center to important cultural landmark and activities in Indonesia such as Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Membatik (Batik Painting).
Note: Topic on course 1 and 2 will be adjusted according to participating institutions academic interest. Thus, for every Summer Program, the topic might be different.
Past Activities
Summer Course Program with National University of Singapore (NUS) 2024
Appreciate the sheer efforts in organizing this cool summer program! I believe all of us learnt very much from the multi-faceted approach when it comes to designing a transboundary policy note that involve multiple state holders. It’s a rare opportunity that is really worth it.
Summer Program with De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, Philippine 2024
It offers a great opportunity to learn more and actually apply what we have been learning as governance in public affairs student. overall I’m grateful for this life experience that we will forever look back.
Summer Program with University of Malaysia Terengganu 2025
All of this is really beyond my expectations, this is an unexpected opportunity that I’m able to participate in and I’m really grateful I am able to experience the journey. Overall the rate is 100000000000/10!
Upcoming Activities
Joint Student Mobility between FIA UI and School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University “Asia Student Leadership and Cultural Mobility”
19-23 January 2026
The Faculty of Administrative Science, Universitas Indonesia (FIA UI) in collaboration with School of Public Affairs Zhejiang University offers an engaging Winter Program for international undergraduate students, combining business and administrative concepts with experiential learning through company visits and study tours. The program introduces participants to the Indonesian economy and business ecosystem, as well as cross-cultural management and business practices in Indonesia. Conducted offline at Universitas Indonesia and Bandung, West Java, the program features lectures by experts from Universitas Indonesia and cultural activities with local FIA UI students, allowing participants to gain academic insight while engaging in meaningful cross-cultural interaction.
Short Course on “Environmental Governance: Innovative Governance Approaches to Address Contemporary Environmental Challenges”
22-24 June 2026 (Online) and 29 June – 3 July
(Offline at Universitas Indonesia Campus, Depok)
This short course explores environmental and disaster governance through policy analysis, comparative perspectives, and practical experiences. The program includes online briefings, interactive lectures, institutional visits, and group discussions. Participants will learn about key actors, challenges, environmental politics, climate governance, and community-based approaches, and will develop practical skills in policy analysis and advocacy through group presentations and a policy brief.
Registration for the Short Course on Environmental Governance: Innovative Governance Approaches to Address Contemporary Environmental Challenges
Program Essentials
Registration is still open for our upcoming program, the Short Course on Environmental Governance: Innovative Governance Approaches to Address Contemporary Environmental Challenges. Below is some key information:
- Institutional visits to government and civil society organizations
- Hands-on policy analysis workshops
- Exposure to real-world environmental and disaster governance practices
- Interactive group discussions and presentations
- Networking with academics, practitioners, and policymakers
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 20 Maret 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 25 Maret 2026
- Visa Application: 10 April-15 April 2026
- Implementation data: 22-24 June 2026 (Online)
- On-site classes: 29 June – 3 July 2026
Eligibility
Current undergraduate / masters students
Financial Support
- Registration Fee 250 USD (Include in campus accommodation, visa, and program fee)
- Participants cover international airfares and personal expense
Application Requirements
- Personal statement
- English proficiency proof (optional)
Registration
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Contact Us
Faculty of Administrative Science, Universitas Indonesia
Prof. Prajudi Atmosudirjo Building
Jl. Prof. Selo Soemardjan
Universitas Indonesia Campus, Depok
West Java, Indonesia
Email: iofia@ui.ac.id