Find someone who
really gets you
Globi is a social app that makes it easy to meet others who share your language, religion, and cultural background
Launching soon • Limited early access
Free for everybody
See why students are choosing Globi
Globi is the only social app that helps you find friends or a dating partner who actually share your culture and background
See why students are choosing Globi
“Looking for someone who speaks your language?”
[Now you can.]
“Need friends or a dating partner?”
[Skip the loneliness.]
“Just curious to discover other cultures at UIUC?”
[Globi makes it easy.]
Finding the right people is hard.
Let our filters do it for you instead.
200+ students already filtering by culture and language
Easy to connect.
Find your perfect match instantly.
Students at UIUC are already making connections
Built for conversation.
Start meaningful connections effortlessly.
Real conversations with people who share your background
Done in a Safe Environment
Built at UIUC by international and second-gen students
Created by students who understand the unique challenges of finding community and connection on campus.
@illinois.edu email addresses required for registration
We ensure our community consists of real students and young professionals at UIUC. No bots. No spam.
We're working hard to launch Globi and we're just a few weeks away! Thank you for your patience and support. We can't wait to share it with you!
Limited early access closing soon
Early access spots filling fast
It's time to find someone who really gets you.
UIUC. Culture. Identity.
Connection. Belonging. Love.
Questions?
Everything you need to know about Globi. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our team.
Yes! Globi is completely free to join and use. We believe connecting with your community shouldn't cost anything.
We require .edu email addresses for verification, ensuring our community is made up of real students and young professionals. No bots, no spam.
Not at all! While we started at UIUC, Globi is for people abroad everywhere – whether you're on campus, in the city, or anywhere in the world.
We're planning to launch on campus in just a few weeks — stay tuned!
Globi is specifically designed for connection by language and culture. On Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, there are some language filters, but they often work poorly, cost extra, and usually have a tiny user base. Globi is where shared culture turns into real connection, even far from home.
Reserve your spot before we launch