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Universitas 21

A Global Network of 28 World-Class Universities

Universitas 21

UCD is a member of (opens in a new window)Universitas 21, a global network of 28 world-class universities with over 1 million students and 200,000 staff, inspiring institutional innovation for over 20 years. We are pleased to share with you details of virtual opportunities available to UCD students throughout the U21 network.

If you have further questions, please email (opens in a new window)universitas21@ucd.ie

Global Citizens Programme

The U21 Global Citizens programme is an online leadership development course, delivered by Common Purpose, a global not-for-profit organisation that specialises in Cross-Boundary Leadership, with 75 student spaces available per member institution. You can find out more about the programme, including time commitments, by heading to the (opens in a new window)U21 website or by viewing the (opens in a new window)promotional flier

2022 Applications are now closed. 

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Virtual and International Opportunities

U21 member universities facilitate international opportunities for students throughout the year. These exciting programmes are updated regularly with (opens in a new window)information about current openings.

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Sustainable Micro-Internships

U21 Micro-Internships are an opportunity for U21 students to work in small groups to make change on behalf of an organisation. This real-world project tests you ability to deliver results in the workplace by working with a diverse, international team and building key employability skills. You can find out more about the programmeby heading to the (opens in a new window)U21 website or by (opens in a new window)expressing an interest.

2022 Applications are now closed.