GHEA21 has successfully developed a new model of global higher education that has provided unrivaled opportunities for undergraduate students to pursue global learning with faculty from around the world. Built on the work of the Open Society University Network (OSUN), established in 2020, these opportunities bring together students from a diversity of geographies and backgrounds and fully integrate displaced and other marginalized students into partner institutions. The GHEA21 model is grounded in reciprocal relationships with a shared commitment among partners to build resilient institutions that cherish academic freedom and prepare students to address fundamental global challenges, such as climate change, inequalities, and human rights, as thoughtful and engaged citizens.
About GHEA21
Frequently Asked Questions
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All opportunities are open to students, faculty, and staff from partner institutions. There are also many public events available and open to anyone who would like to join. You can find them here.
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GHEA21 courses are open to all students registered at partner institutions. Not all campuses recognize GHEA21 courses on transcripts, so it's best to check with your advisor before registering for a course.
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Students at GHEA21 partners can apply for a certificate program through the GHEA21 portal during select application periods. While all Certificate Programs require students to take at least one Network Course, some are designed to be completed primarily online, while others are designed to take advantage of courses offered in-person on participating campuses. Learn more about Academic Certificates.
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GHEA21 doesn’t offer scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition at partner institutions or at other locations. GHEA21 is a network and not a funder.
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GHEA21 is not expanding its base of partner institutions at this time.
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Yes, students may apply to study abroad at a partner institution. Several GHEA21 institutions have partnered to host one another's students on exchange. In this model, eligible students pay tuition to their home institution, minus any scholarships they receive, and self-pay the cost of accommodations, meals, visa, and travel at the host institution. Students interested in studying at an GHEA21 partner institution are encouraged to speak with their study abroad or international office. Students must have the permission of their home institution to study abroad, and must apply to the partner institution for an exchange spot - the process will vary from campus to campus. GHEA21 does not have scholarship funds to assist with the cost of travel or living while abroad as an exchange student.
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GHEA21, formerly Open Society University Network, began in January 2020 with the aim of educating students to address tomorrow’s global challenges and to strengthen the foundations of open society amid the current authoritarian resurgence. GHEA21 unites higher education institutions around the world through collaborative courses and projects that encourage students and faculty to examine issues from different perspectives and to expand educational access to marginalized and displaced populations.
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