USINDO SUMMER STUDIES

Language, Culture, and Contemporary Indonesia

An intensive 10-week language & culture studies fellowship held in Yogyakarta and Jakarta, Indonesia for U.S. university students and recent graduates.

alumni since

1996

Language Training

Improve your Bahasa Indonesia proficiency in a classroom setting.

Field Trips

A series of field trips to celebrate cultural and historical sites as well as local organizations in Yogyakarta and Jakarta

Cultural Workshop

Immerse yourself in the unique culture of Indonesia.

Experiential Classroom

Experience candid interaction with Indonesians outside of your classroom setting, while also exploring current issues in the community.

Host Families

Foster meaningful bonds with your Indonesian host families

Cross-Cultural Reflection

Reflect upon your experiences to navigate the cultural differences and similarities in Indonesia

Jakarta Post-Program

Engage with Indonesian government officials, NGOs, business leaders and experience its city tour

USINDO Summer Studies: Explore Indonesia

The United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO) has been deepening mutual understanding between the United States and Indonesia for more than 30 years. Our flagship program to do this is our annual Summer Studies Program in Indonesia for young American students

With over 270 million people, Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country and its third-largest democracy. Its strategic location between the Pacific and Indian Oceans makes it a crucial player in global trade and politics. It is also known for its vibrant cultures, diversity, dynamism, and stunning landscapes. Yet many Americans are unaware of Indonesia's unique contributions and global significance.

To remedy this gap in understanding, USINDO has for over 25 years operated its renowned Summer Studies Program for young Americans. Summer Studies has become one of the world’s leading language and culture immersion programs. The program has made a lasting impact, with more than 260 alumni, many of whom have gone on to pursue professional careers related to Indonesia. It is supported by the Freeman Foundation and USINDO.

USINDO Summer Studies is a unique, custom-designed language and cultural immersion experience, setting it apart from most other summer study programs. An intensive ten-week fellowship will be held from June to August 2026, in Yogyakarta and Jakarta, Indonesia, combining language and cultural studies, interactive lectures, field trips, and stays with host families, providing participants with full immersion into Indonesian language and culture.

The program concludes with the “Jakarta Week: Indonesia Now,” a component designed to broaden participants’ perspectives and provide valuable exposure and networking opportunities through discussions with government officials, experts, academics, NGOs, and representatives from the private sector.

The program is open to U.S. citizen university students currently enrolled as juniors, seniors, or graduate students, as well as recent graduates who earned their degree within the last six months.

For more detailed information, please check our 2026 Program Information Booklet available at bit.ly/INFO_SS2026 or apply directly at bit.ly/USINDO_SS2026. For questions, please contact gmelatunan@usindo.org and usindojkt@usindo.org.

Watch our testimonial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMjlbU90MBE&t=25s