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.听
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鈥檒l 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 鈥� locally and globally.
Why participate?
By embarking on this journey, you鈥檒l not only deepen your understanding of a chosen SDG, but also sharpen your ability to act 鈥� 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鈥檙e 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.
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Up to seventy-five places available.
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 webpage when it opens. You can also 听through their online form and U21 will contact you by email when registrations open.听
To Apply to UQ:
Once you have been accepted to the U21听Global Citizens Program 2026, complete the Global Enrichment Experiences application (link below) and include the following submission documents:
- UQ studies report (downloaded from听).
Master's students in their first semester can provide their undergraduate transcripts.听
UQ applications will only be accepted through the submission link below.
Application Timeline:
| 26 January 2026 | U21 Global Citizen applications open |
| 13 February 2026 | U21 Global Citizen applications close |
| 18听- 28 February 2026 | Formal Offers/Acceptance from U21 |
| 1 March 2026 | Apply (register) to UQ (link above) |
| 5 March 2026 | Provide UQ with your U21 acceptance |
| 09 - 27听March 2026 | U21 Global Citizen Program听participation |
| 01 - 21听March 2026 | Participants to submit post-program feedback to UQ |
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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 糖心logo入口. 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.
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鈥�
Location: Virtual (global cohort)
Credit: Not-for-credit*
Cohort: Undergraduate,听Postgraduate & HDR
* Students may seek credit from their faculty directly if it meets the faculty requirements for credit.
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
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Need more information
Contact UQ's Global Experiences听by email or phone (+61 7 3443 8649) for more information.