About University of Pennsylvania
Penn has a proud tradition of intellectual rigor and boundary-breaking innovation that dates back to its founder, Benjamin Franklin. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff.
Penn is one of the world's most powerful research and teaching institutions, with a research budget last year topping $800 million and more than 4,000 active faculty members. Penn's eminent, award-winning educators and scholars encourage students to follow their passions, pursue inquiry and discovery, and address the most challenging problems through an interdisciplinary approach.
About Penn Summer Global Institute
Penn Summer Global Institute is a comprehensive academic experience for top undergraduates from around the world with high English proficiency. As a pre-arranged package, undergraduates spend 6 weeks as visiting students, and experience everything Penn has to offer: earning Ivy League credits alongside other Penn students, living and dining on campus, and socializing with other Penn students from the U.S. and abroad.
The Penn Summer Global Institute experience allows students to choose 2 undergraduate courses that meet their academic path. Along with classes, students will benefit from Penn's range of exceptional resources, including academic advising, and get exposure to the cultural and social features of living on campus in Philadelphia. And while visiting, students can take advantage of Philadelphia's close proximity to other major cities on the east coast.
Course information can be found HERE.
Program Date
3 July - 9 August 2024 (6 weeks)
Notes:
- Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
- You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).
Fees
This is a fee-paying program and HKUST students will bear the program fee and the costs for travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other administrative fees. The program fee for Penn Summer Global Institute is inclusive of the tuition of two courses, accommodation (double-occupancy), half-day student orientation, and weekly extracurricular activities.
| Fees |
Amount |
| Application fee |
USD 75 |
| Estimated Program fee |
USD 13,765
HKUST-nominated students will be given 10% discount on tuition |
Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
All students admitted to Penn Summer Global Institute will be required to have a full-time student visa issued for the dates of the admitted program. The University of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services will issue all necessary forms and materials. Students typically receive an F-1 full-time student study visa. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Health Insurance
HKUST students who take part in the University's exchange programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
If you choose to live on campus, you will enjoy housing that is secure, furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with high-speed internet.
Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.
Last update: 30 November 2023
