360 International virtual opportunities

360 International offers exciting virtual global learning opportunities for University of Auckland students. Some of the virtual programmes offered on our website are fully or partially funded.

Why consider virtual global learning?

Virtual programmes allow students to engage and collaborate with others from around the world, develop vital skills for employability, enhance your CV and get involved in an extracurricular opportunity while gaining an international learning experience. 

University of Auckland students from all faculties, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, are welcome to apply. 

Types of virtual programmes

• Leadership certificates: Learn how to become an effective leader and improve your intercultural and interpersonal skills.
• Innovation & sustainability challenges: Get thinking, get creative and identify solutions for current global issues, either as an individual pursuit or in teams with peers around the world.
  
• Academic short courses: Short intensive courses offered by partner universities during the summer or winter inter-semester breaks allowing you to apply for academic credit towards your degree (with faculty approval).
  
• Virtual global internships: Gain virtual work experience through approved internship providers, facilitated by Career, Development and Employability Services (CDES).
  

U21 Global Citizens Course

The U21 Global Citizens Course is a 3-week online leadership development course that will offer students the opportunity to work in an international environment and develop skills and competencies needed to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Students who complete this programme receive a U21/Common Purpose micro-credential and badge which they can display on their LinkedIn profile.

U21 Sustainable Micro-Internships

U21 Sustainable Micro-Internships allow students to work with fellow
students from across the globe, sharing knowledge and expertise while
immersing themselves in a commercial organisation. Students will form
quick partnerships with sustainability-minded peers, challenge their
abilities and develop key skills to thrive in the modern workplace.

IPE International Student Challenge - U21 Health Sciences

The U21 Health Sciences Group IPE Special Interest Group has been
running the student challenge since 2021. The student challenge is a
virtual event and students get to work with students from other U21 HSG
member universities on a selected theme.

APRU Certificate in Global Climate Change Leadership

This programme is a role-playing simulation exercise in which students
form multi-country, multi-disciplinary teams to play the role of
delegates to the UN Climate Change Negotiations. Students are assigned
to international teams (students from various universities) representing
one of six countries/regions.

The Co-Curricular Recognition Programme recognises students' engagement in co-curricular activities that develop meaningful learning experiences and is added to your co-curricular record. Taking part in approved 360 International virtual opportunities (not including for-credit academic programmes) can count towards the global citizens path.

Programmes with less than 40 hours total commitment must be combined with another eligible activity for recognition. For more information, check out Co-Curricular Recognition Programme.