APRU Undergraduate Leaders’ Program 2026
2026 APRU本科生领袖计划
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 2026 will immerse 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.
· Program highlights:
Participants will be introduced to cutting-edge research and practice in social robotics through workshops led by SUSTech faculty and international experts in design, automation, and human–robot interaction.
· Interdisciplinary design workshops will allow students to collaborate with peers, faculty, and industry designers in developing creative responses to real-world challenges.
· The ethical and social dimensions of artificial intelligence will be explored, addressing questions of trust, transparency, cultural understanding, and the impact of robotics on human life and work.
· Visits to Shenzhen’s leading companies and innovation hubs will expose students to the city’s dynamic robotics and AI ecosystem.
· Cultural immersion activities, excursions around Shenzhen, and peer-to-peer exchange will enrich participants’ perspectives and foster cross-cultural understanding.
Program period: June 22 to July 3, 2026
Eligibility：
² Full-time undergraduate students, who have completed at least one year of studies, from all disciplines currently registered at an APRU member university.
² Participants must have a good command of the English language.
Location: Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, China
Program fee:
The cost of the program per student is 4,680.00 RMB (USD 650.00). The program fee includes:
Accommodation
Shuttle bus service during the program
Field trips and one-day excursion
Welcome reception and opening ceremony
Breakfast
Administrative fees.
Expenses covered by participants:
International travel
Visa application fees
Insurance throughout the program
Lunchtime and evening meals
Expenses on the free day
Other personal expenses during the program
Please refer to the program's official website for specific details：
https://global.sustech.edu.cn/APRU-ULP2026/detail
校内申请
Ø 校内申请：2026年2月24日截止
Ø 校内提名：2026年3月9日
Ø 提名人数：最多6人
Ø 录取人数：以项目官方通知为准
Ø 校内申请方式：登录eHall — 学生出国出境服务 — APRU本科生领袖计划2026，进行校内网申（提交后，申请者需要及时跟进审批进展，确保在规定时间内完成校内申请流程）
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APRU
环太平洋大学联盟（Association of Pacific Rim Universities, APRU），是由环太平洋地区各国的顶级研究型大学组成的高校联盟。联盟成立于1997年，由加州理工学院、加州大学伯克利分校、加州大学洛杉矶分校和南加大四所大学的校长共同发起，旨在大力推动环太平洋地区经济体在科学、教育和文化方面的合作。联盟目前共有62所成员高校，包含美国、加拿大、澳大利亚、日本、韩国、新加坡等世界顶尖名校。