U21 Global Citizens

Source: https://employability.uq.edu.au/u21-global-citizens Parent: https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-enrichment-experiences

The U21 Global Citizens programme invites UQ students to join a vibrant, international online cohort of peers committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is your chance to step beyond the classroom, explore global perspectives alongside fellow students, and gain a micro-credential that recognises your commitment to impact.

Over three weeks, you will engage with stimulating digital content, live workshops and peer networks across the U21 collaboration of world-leading universities. Guided by expert facilitators, you’ll work collaboratively to explore complex global challenges, develop innovative solutions, and reflect on your personal values as a global citizen. The experience is interactive, inclusive and designed to equip you with the confidence, cultural intelligence and communication skills needed to create positive change — locally and globally.

Why participate?\ By embarking on this journey, you’ll not only deepen your understanding of a chosen SDG, but also sharpen your ability to act — across cultural, disciplinary and hierarchical boundaries. The U21 Global Citizens programme empowers you to challenge preconceptions, collaborate with diverse networks and translate meaningful ideas into action. Whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate student, this opportunity gives you the tools and connections to contribute to a more equitable, sustainable and globally-aware future.

See full details on the U21 Global Citizens webpage.

Up to seventy-five places available.

• Application Process
• Eligibility Criteria
• Costs and Funding

Application Requirements:

Students should apply to the U21 Global Citizens Program directly. If accepted, you should then apply to UQ (see link below)

To Apply to the U21 Global Citizens Program:

U21 will publish the application link on the U21 Global Citizens webpage when it opens. You can also express interest through their online form and U21 will contact you by email when registrations open.

To Apply to UQ:

Once you have been accepted to the U21 Global Citizens Program 2026, complete the Global Enrichment Experiences application (link below) and include the following submission documents:

1. UQ studies report (downloaded from mySI-net).\ Master's students in their first semester can provide their undergraduate transcripts.

UQ applications will only be accepted through the submission link below.

Apply to UQ

Application Timeline:

Experience Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to participate in this global enrichment experience, you must:

• be a current:
• Undergraduate student
• Graduate student (Master)
• HDR or PhD candidate
• be aged 18+
• not due to graduate before the completion of the experience.

Exams and assessments

It is your responsibility to ensure that participation in a Global Enrichment Experience does not impact your exams or assessments at UQ. Please be aware that you may not be eligible for deferred or supplementary exams or assessments if there is a conflict.

Costs and Accommodation

There are no fees for this program. U21 covers all costs of the program.

As this is a virtual program, travel and accommodation are not required for participation.

Visa Information

As this is a virtual program, a visa is not required for participation.

Visit the U21 Global Citizens website

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

Host: 13 February 2026\ UQ: 1 March 2026

Program Dates

Start: 09 March 2026\ End: 27 March 2026

Fast Facts

Type: Intercultural Development Program\ Mode: Study Abroad​\ Location: Virtual (global cohort)\ Credit: Not-for-credit*\ Cohort: Undergraduate, Postgraduate & HDR\ \ * Students may seek credit from their faculty directly if it meets the faculty requirements for credit.

Need more information

Contact UQ's Global Experiences by email or phone (+61 7 3443 8649) for more information.