U21 Global Citizens 2026

U21 is offering a free online, international programme opportunity for students around the world in March!

About Global Citizens

U21 Global Citizens develop ideas together, across borders and time zones. Participants will develop the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century whilst tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems, outlined in the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG). With the support of trained facilitators, participants are guided to reflect on the improvement in their cultural competency and awareness throughout the course and how they, as individuals and as groups, can turn their learning into valuable global action.

Programme Overview

Over the three-week programme, participants will:

Connect, learn and discuss global issues with peers who are part of a cohort of up to 2000 students around the world
Experience international co-operation and leadership that is flexible around their studies
Meet like-minded individuals to develop ideas for social change. Participants will have time to work in smaller groups on the topics that interest them via additional, optional online workshops run in real-time
Take the first steps to creating their own social enterprise innovation via access to insights from global leaders who will share their knowledge and experience

Key Details

Date: 9 to 27 March, 2026
Eligibility: Undergraduate and Postgraduate students from any disciplines
Time Commitment: The internships involve 1.5 hour live online sessions each week, with the rest of the project work undertaken flexibly, online around participants' other commitments (approximately an addition 2 hours each week)

Anticipated Outcomes

Equipped to take rapid action on the Sustainable Development Goal of each participant's choice
Able to step outwards and collaborate with diverse networks
Better equipped to operate across hierarchies
Better prepared to live and maintain one's values and integrity
Earn a Micro-credential to display on LinkedIn profile

Application

All Undergraduate and Postgraduate students are welcomed to apply from Jan 26 to Feb 13, 2026!

Interested students should submit an application directly to U21 here. Please note that there is a limited number of spaces; successful applicants will be contacted by U21 directly of the results.

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We look forward to your participation!