Greeting From Universitas 21!
Universitas 21 (U21) Sustainable Micro-internships 2027 is an international online experiential learning program organized in partnership with Common Purpose, bringing together university students from across the global U21 network to collaborate on real-world organizational challenges. Through live interactive sessions, cross-cultural teamwork, and host employer presentations, the program focuses on advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging participants to strengthen their leadership, agility, problem-solving, and presentation skills while developing innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
BENEFIT OF THE PROGRAM
In addition to the opportunity to earn a digital micro-credential, you will also gain skills top employers demand including:
- Agility : the ability to adapt to new environments, to grasp topics outside of academic specialism and work with difference
- International Collaboration : first-hand experience of working across different time zones, languages and cultures, bringing together global knowledge to deliver results for an employer
- Influence : the ability to build trust and solve complex problems quickly
- Presentation Skills : the ability to clearly convey complex information to your stakeholders
TIMELINE OF THE INTERNSHIP
| Internship Number and Programme Dates | Compulsory Live Sessions |
| Micro-Internship 1 Monday 30 November – Friday 11 December 2026 Theme: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (AI) |
Tuesday 1 December and Thursday 10 December 2026 – 03:00 – 05.30 AM (GMT) |
| Micro-Internship 2 Monday 30 November – Friday 11 December 2026 Theme: SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (AI) |
Tuesday 1 December and Thursday 10 December 2026 – 17:00 – 19:30 (GMT) |
| Micro-Internship 3 Monday 11 January – Friday 22 January 2027 Theme: SDG 5 – Gender Equality (Sport) |
Tuesday 12 January and Thursday 21 January 2027 – 03:00 – 05.30 AM, (GMT ) |
| Micro-Internship 4 Monday 11 January – Friday 22 January 2027 Theme: SDG 5 – Gender Equality (Sport) |
Tuesday 12 January and Thursday 21 January 2027 – 17:00 – 19:30 (GMT) |
| Micro-Internship 5 Monday 8 February 2027 – Friday 19 February 2027 Theme: SDG 13 – Climate Action |
Tuesday 9 February and Thursday 18 February 2027 – 05.00 – 07.30 AM (GMT) |
| Micro-Internship 6 Monday 8 February 2027 – Friday 19 February 2027 Theme: SDG 13 – Climate Action |
Tuesday 9 February and Thursday 18 February 2027 – 14.00 – 16.30 (GMT) |
ELIGIBILITY
- Universitas Gadjah Mada Students
- All applicants must be over the age of 18 at the time of the course start date
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Curriculum Vitae & Resume (Including experiences, and educational background)
- Portfolio Letter
- Motivation Letter (Including the specific intention of the field, purpose of the internship program)
- Recommendation Letter From Faculty
- Transcript Paper
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 02 November 2026.
- Please fill the form, Applications for U21 Sustainable Micro Internships will open on 12 October 2026 and will close on 2 November 2026. (Link)
CONSULTATION INFO
Please note that spaces are very limited, please ensure that you convert times to your time zones before applying. If you have any questions, please consult our FAQs.
If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:
- WhatsApp: +62 822-2111-0400 (WA)
- Email: oia@ugm.ac.id
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