INCiTE Summer School 2026
Universitas Gadjah Mada | Yogyakarta, Indonesia
8–24 July 2026
Circular Economy and Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Intercultural Contexts
In July 2026, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) will welcome students and staff from across the world to Yogyakarta for the INCiTE Summer School — a two-week international programme designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills, mindset, and intercultural competence needed to address today’s most pressing global challenges.
Bringing together participants from leading universities and institutions, University of Edinburgh, University of Sydney, University of Toronto, Nanyang Technological University, CUBEL Culture & Education, National University of Management in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Universitas Gadjah Mada, INCiTE offers a unique opportunity to learn beyond borders, collaborate across cultures, and create meaningful solutions with real-world relevance.
For the first time, Indonesia will serve as the host country — with UGM as the home of this vibrant global learning community.
What is INCiTE?
INCiTE (Intercultural Competency, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship) is an intensive, short-term international mobility programme created to prepare students for a rapidly changing, interconnected world.
More than a summer school, INCiTE is a collaborative learning experience where students:
- explore global challenges from multiple cultural perspectives
- strengthen intercultural intelligence and teamwork
- develop entrepreneurial and systems thinking skills
- engage directly with local communities and industries
- co-create practical, sustainable solutions in international teams
Through hours of interactive academic sessions, workshops, site visits, and project work, participants learn not only from lecturers — but from each other.
Since its launch in 2019, INCiTE has connected hundreds of students across Asia-Pacific and Europe. In 2026, this journey continues in Yogyakarta.
Why UGM? Why Yogyakarta?
As one of Indonesia’s leading comprehensive universities, Universitas Gadjah Mada is deeply committed to global engagement, community impact, and interdisciplinary innovation.
Located in Yogyakarta — often called Indonesia’s cultural heart — UGM offers a living laboratory where tradition meets transformation. Students will experience:
- rich cultural heritage and local wisdom
- thriving creative and entrepreneurial ecosystems
- social enterprises and community-based initiatives
- sustainable development practices rooted in local contexts
Learning takes place not only in classrooms, but also in neighborhoods, industries, and cultural spaces across the city. By hosting INCiTE, UGM creates a space where global perspectives and local insights come together to inspire solutions that matter.
What Will Participants Experience?
During the two-week programme, each day blends academic learning with hands-on engagement.
Academic Learning
Students participate in expert-led sessions on:
- Cultural Intelligence
- Systems Thinking
- Indonesian culture, history, and business practices
These sessions are interactive, discussion-based, and designed to challenge assumptions and broaden perspectives.
Team-Based Global Challenge Projects
Working in diverse international teams, students will tackle real global issues — such as sustainability, inclusion, urban resilience, or social innovation — and develop actionable solutions.
The programme concludes with a Project Fair, where teams present their ideas to peers, staff, and invited stakeholders.
Immersion & Site Visits
Participants will explore Yogyakarta through:
- industry and community visits
- local enterprises and social initiatives
- cultural activities
- welcome and farewell gatherings
These experiences help connect theory with practice and deepen understanding of the Indonesian context.
Who Should Join?
INCiTE is open to:
- Undergraduate students from all disciplines
- Students from UGM and INCiTE partner universities only: University of Edinburgh, University of Sydney, University of Toronto, Nanyang Technological University, CUBEL Culture & Education, National University of Management in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Universitas Gadjah Mada
- Curious, open-minded learners eager to work across cultures
- Future leaders interested in innovation and social impact
Students from under-represented backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply, in line with INCiTE’s commitment to inclusive global mobility.
Programme Snapshot
Dates: 8–24 July 2026
Participants: up to 150 students
Format: in-person, intensive two-week programme
Location: Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Accommodation: arranged near/on campus (tbc)
Faculty: international academic staff from INCiTE partner institutions
Who Can Apply?
Eligible students from partner universities of INCiTE (please check with your home university)
Application Procedures:
- Kindly contact your Office of International Affairs for internal selection.
- Nomination Form must be submitted by your respective home university to UGM.
- Upon nomination, UGM will send application instructions to the nominated students.
- Students nominated must submit their application online by the deadline.
- Final results will be notified to Home University and selected students.
Nomination & Application Period: 01 – 31 April 2026
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