Depok, 27 November 2025 — The Faculty of Public Health (FPH) Universitas Indonesia (UI) continues to demonstrate its commitment to introducing the field of public health to younger generations. On Thursday, 27 November 2025, FPH UI welcomed students from An Najah High School Bogor through an educational visit aimed at providing insights into academic studies, campus life, and career prospects in public health.
The visit, held in the Doctoral Promotion Room of FPH UI, was received by the Academic Manager of FPH UI, Dr. Laila Fitria, S.K.M., M.K.M., and the Head of the Undergraduate Environmental Health Study Program, Dr. Ema Hermawati, S.K.M., M.Si. The event began with a warm welcome from the faculty, encouraging students to gain a deeper understanding of the public health field.
During the presentation session, Dr. Laila Fitria delivered a comprehensive overview of FPH UI as an institution that contributes to the development of public health science and practice in Indonesia.
“FPH UI is strongly committed to producing graduates who are not only academically excellent but also socially aware and analytically capable of addressing today’s public health challenges,” said Dr. Laila.
She also explained various admissions pathways available at UI, ranging from national selections to UI’s independent track. “We want students to understand that opportunities to enter FPH UI are wide open through multiple selection routes. What matters most is academic readiness and the motivation to contribute to public health,” she added.
Dr. Laila further highlighted the wide range of career prospects for graduates. “FPH UI alumni work in government health sectors, industries, international organizations, research institutions, and private companies that require public health experts. Career opportunities in this field are diverse and continuously expanding,” she noted.
In the next session, Dr. Ema Hermawati introduced the scope of the Environmental Health undergraduate program. “Environmental health focuses on how environmental factors such as water, air, waste, and sanitation affect human health. In this study program, students learn to analyze risks, conduct interventions, and design policies that protect the public from environmental impacts,” explained Dr. Ema.
She also emphasized the growing relevance of this profession amid global environmental challenges.
“Environmental issues are becoming increasingly complex, leading to a rising demand for professional environmental health practitioners. Our graduates work in government institutions, industries, environmental consulting firms, laboratories, and international agencies,” she added.
Throughout the visit, students actively engaged by asking questions about university life, scholarship opportunities, and the competencies needed to pursue higher education.
Through this visit, FPH UI hopes to foster students’ interest in public health and broaden their understanding of the strategic role public health professionals play in national development. Educational activities like this also reflect FPH UI’s ongoing commitment to opening learning opportunities for the public and future prospective students. (wrk)