About Boston University
Boston University (BU) is one of the world’s top teaching and research universities. Situated in the city with almost 400 years of history, Boston’s rich past remains visible in a metropolis that continues to grow and thrive. You’ll find dozens of museums, extensive parks, amazing live music, and bountiful theater and movie options—as well as an array of outdoor activities in a region that boasts easy access to mountains, beaches, and historic towns.
BU offers a diverse range of social and cultural activities, recreational opportunities, and academic resources on campus. Plus, all the attractions of the city are just a short trip away—whether on foot or by public transportation.
About Boston University Summer Term
Boston University offered its first summer course in 1915. This summer, BU offers over 700 challenging summer courses, where students will have the opportunity to engage in rigorous academic coursework and study with Boston University students and hundreds of international students from around the globe.
HKUST-nominated students will choose two courses in the six-week Summer 2 session.
Program Date
29 June - 7 August 2026 (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-nominated students will bear the tuition fee and the costs for accommodation, meals, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and all other costs incurred by the program. Please CLICK HERE for more information. (Estimated expenses for summer 2026 will be available on 15 January 2026).
| Fees |
Amount |
| Estimated Tuition |
~ USD 6,520
HKUST-nominated students will receive 15% off of tuition |
| Estimated Housing Fee |
~ USD 3.408 |
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
Boston University will issue an I-20 for full-time study students who take courses at BU to apply for an F-1 student visa. Full-time study is defined as registration for a minimum of 8 credits in one summer session. More information can be found HERE.
Health Insurance
All international students enrolled during the summer are required to have medical insurance and are automatically enrolled in and charged for Boston University’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) as part of their registration. For details, please CLICK HERE.
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
HKUST students must stay in one of the accommodation options offered by the host institution (if applicable). If you choose not to stay in any of them, you must obtain a pre-approval from HKUST by emailing OGL at study.abroad@ust.hk.
On-campus accommodations are available. Access to the online housing application will be provided by BU Summer Term office via email once students have been registered for their courses.
