APRU Undergraduate Leaders’ Program (ULP)

Location:  Shenzhen, China
Type of Internship: Research
Paid or Unpaid: Unpaid
Level: Undergraduate
Faculties: All

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

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Program Overview

2026 Program: Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is proud to host the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Undergraduate Leaders’ Program (ULP) from June 22 to July 3, 2026. Themed “Future Ready: Leadership in the Age of AI and Robotics”, the program invites future leaders from across the Pacific Rim to explore how social robotics and embedded AI will transform human life, industry, and society.

Set in Shenzhen, China’s globally recognized hub of technology and entrepreneurship and the host city of the 2026 APEC China Summit, the ULP immerses participants in one of the most dynamic innovation ecosystems in the world. Through design workshops, seminars, site visits to leading technology companies, and exchanges with scholars and practitioners, participants will confront the design, social, and leadership challenges that arise in an age where robotics is increasingly embedded in our daily lives.

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When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Spring, Summer

Duration: 2 weeks (For refrence, June 22 - July 3, 2026)

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Eligibility Requirements

See Eligibility.

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Application Deadlines + Instructions:

Deadline: Closed for Summer 2026. 

Students must be nominated by the University of Alberta for this program. Application status and next steps will be confirmed after the application deadline. 

Instructions: Apply on Horizons

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Fees + Costs

U of A Placement Fee: $250 CAD

APRU Program Fee:  4680 RMB

Program fee includes: 

• Accommodation

• Shuttle bus service during the program

• Field trips and one-day excursion

• Welcome reception and opening ceremony

• Breakfast

• Administrative fees.

Students are also encouraged to apply for funding even if they do not have a confirmed internship to avoid missing important deadlines.   

General fees and costs  

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Program Information + Contact

For all questions, email goabroad@ualberta.ca or connect with the International Outbound Internships Coordinator through in-person or virtual advising.