Chula Global Youth Leadership Program
The Office of International Affairs and Global Network is pleased to offer the in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University, themed 'Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Collaborative Learning through Coastal and Urban Experiences in Thailand'.
The Chula Global Youth Leadership Program 2026 focuses on sustainability and climate resilience, using Thailand鈥檚 coastal and urban environments as learning contexts. Taking place in Bangkok and Koh Sichang, the program brings together undergraduate and postgraduate students from top global universities for interdisciplinary learning, cultural exchange, and hands-on experiences. Participants will engage in lectures, workshops, community activities, and group projects alongside international peers, exploring environmental and social challenges within Thailand.
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UQ students may not apply to Chulalongkorn directly. Up to two UQ students will be nominated, and one waitlisted, for the program by UQ. The final participants will be selected by Chulalongkorn University.
Application Requirements:
1. Complete听the Global Enrichment Experiences application (below) and include:
- UQ studies report (downloaded from听)
- Copy of your passport
- Personal statement addressing the following criteria:
- Strong interest in sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Evidence of prior experience in SDG-related activities
2. Eligible students will be nominated to听the Chula Global Youth Leadership Program 2026.听
3. If successful, submit application to the Chula Global Youth Leadership Program 2026.听
Application Timeline:
| 20 July 2026 | UQ Application Deadline |
| 3 August 2026 | UQ will nominate eligible students to host |
| Early August听2026 | Successful students will be notified and provided further instructions from host |
| 16 August 2026 | Provide UQ with your Chula Global Youth Leadership Program听acceptance and complete GEE workflow |
| 23 - 29 August 2026 | Chula Global Youth Leadership Program听辫补谤迟颈肠颈辫补迟颈辞苍 |
| 01 - 30听September 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 (Masters)
- not due to graduate before the completion of the experience
- have a strong听interest in sustainability, climate resilience, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)听
Exams and assessments
It is your responsibility to ensure that participation in a Global Enrichment Experience does not impact your exams or assessments at 91香蕉视频. Please be aware that you may not be eligible for deferred or supplementary exams or assessments if there is a conflict.
Costs and Accommodation
Program related expenses, including the program fee, accommodation (in shared rooms), main meals throughout the official program activities, and local transportation related to program activities, will be covered during the Chula Global Youth Leadership Program.听
Accommodation in shared rooms is provided in Thailand for the duration of the in-country experience.听
Visa Information
As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the听听webpage for visa and immigration assistance and information provided by Chulalongkorn University.
Insurance
Students will be covered by听听for the duration of the experience.听If you plan to travel for a longer duration that the experience covers, or outside the country of the experience, you are liable for the cost of additional travel and health insurance.听
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 20 July 2026
Host Nomination: 3 August听2026
Program Dates
Start: 23 August 2026
End: 29 August 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Leadership Program
Mode: Study Abroad鈥�
Location: Bangkok & Koh Sichang, Thailand
Credit: Not-for-credit*
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
* Students may seek credit from their faculty directly if it meets the faculty requirements for credit.
Need more information
Contact UQ's Global Experiences听by email or phone (+61 7 3443 8649) for more information.