Each year, UBC's nominates up to 5 students to participate in this program. The location and topic changes each year.
- In 2024, the program took place in Shanghai, China, and focused on “Sustainable Development in a Fast-Changing Metropolis.”
- In 2025, the program took place in Santiago, Chile and focused on "Pacific Rim Challenges."
- In 2026, the program was in Shenzhen, China on “Future Ready: Leadership in the Age of AI and Robotics”
To gain a sense of this program, read a first-hand account of student experiences: Leadership in the Age of AI and Robotics: UBC Students Return from APRU Program in Shenzhen, China
2027 Program Dates: TBD
Host: TBD
Location: TBD
Number of Participants: 50 – 60 undergraduate students from across APRU member universities
UBC will nominate up to 5 students to participate in this program. Selected students will receive a $1000 Go Global Award. The Go Global fee will be waived (i.e. not charged) for this program.
Approximate cost per student: 4,680.00 RMB (USD 650.00) paid to the host university
Program fee typically includes:
- Academic program costs
- Transfers within the program
- Field trips and one-day excursion
- Accommodation from during the program
- Breakfast
Expenses typically covered by participants:
- Airfare to and from the participant’s home country
- Passport and visa fees (if required)
- Lunch, dinner and snacks
- Medical insurance
- Free day expenses
- Meals and expenses outside the program
- Any other expenses not explicitly mentioned above
Eligibility:
- Full-time UBC undergraduate degree students
- Will have completed at least one academic year at UBC before the program
- Students in any discipline are welcome
Application Deadline: TBD
You will apply online through the Go Global Gateway. Go to “search experiences” from the top menu, search “APRU,” then press “apply search.” Scroll down to the APRU Undergraduate Leaders Program and select "Term" and “Summer."
Go Global will ask you to provide written statements on:
- Your personal and academic motivations for applying to this program
- Your previous global/intercultural experience (note: We encourage students with no or little previous travel experience to apply!)
- Your suitability and preparedness for the specific program you are applying for (eg, the climate, activities, etc.)
- How you will contribute to a positive group learning environment
UBC will nominate up to 5 students to participate in this program. Selected students will receive a $1000 Go Global Award. The Go Global fee will be waived (i.e. not charged) for this program.
You may also be interested in this program: https://goglobal.ubc.ca/apru-sdg-education-global-citizenship