University of Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta (Indonesia)

Outgoing non-elective University of Sydney students

Number of places: Up to two University of Sydney students will be nominated to represent the Faculty under this scheme. Elective students may also apply for the maximum of two places.

Institution: This is a relatively new international placement opportunity as part of the Sydney Medical School’s partnership with one of Indonesia’s top medical school’s at the University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. UGM is Indonesia’s oldest medical school and is located within one of the country’s most historic cities, the capital of Central Java.

Further information about UGM can be found at http://www.ugm.ac.id/eng/.

For more information about the Sydney Medical School’s Office for Global Health activities in Indonesia please go to /about/activity-map/seasia.php#indonesia.

Language: Indonesian language skills will be helpful but are not essential. Information on language courses available through the University of Sydney can be found at our resources pages.

Duration: Up to two students may spend 4-8 weeks on a clinical placement at UGM.

Other: Students applying for this placement may be required to sign a risk declaration form depending on Australian Government Travel Advisories and placements may be cancelled at short notice if required by DFAT.

Travel and living expenses must be borne by students, although some subsidised accommodation may be available.

We hope to add student Impressions in the future.

Applying: Please consult these pages for details on applying for a placement and scholarship support.

Resources: Our resources pages provide some valuable material on your health and safety and on some of the medical conditions and environments you may come across while on placement.

General enquiries for University of Sydney students:

Rhondda Glasson
Executive Officer
Học Mãi - Australia VietNam Medical Foundation
Office for Global Health
Sydney Medical School
Email:

Academic-related enquiries for University of Sydney students:

Professor Merrilyn Walton
Associate Dean (International)
Sydney Medical School
Email: