About University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is an institution that is firmly rooted in its land-grant mission of teaching, research and public service. The campus community is committed to discovery and innovation, creative and collaborative achievements, debate and critical inquiry, in an open and inclusive environment that nurtures the growth and development of all faculty, students, administration and staff. For nearly 100 years, UCLA has been a pioneer, persevering through impossibility, turning the futile into the attainable.
About UCLA Summer Sessions
During the summer months, UCLA opens its doors to students from all over the world. With over 1,200 academic courses to choose from, UCLA Summer Sessions offers highly motivated undergraduates a chance to advance their learning by experiencing the academic rigor and excellence UCLA is known for. Courses are taught by UCLA's outstanding faculty and instructors in a variety of lengths and formats.
Courses are offered over different sessions of varying lengths. Course information can be found HERE. International students are required to be registered full-time (i.e. enrolled in a minimum number of credits) to fulfill the visa requirement. Please CLICK HERE for details of the full-time enrollment requirement.
Program Dates
Students can choose one of the Sessions based on their study plan and schedule. HKUST-nominated students are allowed to take Sessions listed below only.
| Sessions |
Dates |
| A3 (3-week) |
24 Jun - 12 Jul 2024 |
| A6 (6-week) |
24 Jun - 2 Aug 2024 |
| A8 (8-week) |
24 Jun - 16 Aug 2024 |
| A9 (9-week) |
24 Jun - 23 Aug 2024 |
| B3 (3-week) |
15 Jul - 2 Aug 2024 |
| C3 (3-week) |
5 Aug - 23 Aug 2024 |
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 tuition fee, the costs for accommodation, meals, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other administrative fees. For details of the fees charged by the host institution, please CLICK HERE.
| Fees |
Amount |
| Registration fee |
USD 350 |
| Tuition fee |
USD 385 per unit |
| Document Fee |
USD 50 |
| Accommodation |
TBC |
| Health insurance |
USD 410 |
| Service fee |
USD 500
(Waived for HKUST-nominees) |
| iStart@UCLA Fee |
USD 59 |
| IEI Fee |
USD 61 |
Eligibility
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
International students who do not have an F-1 visa, or have been outside the U.S. for more than 5 months, will be required to obtain the I-20 form from UCLA and apply for an F-1 visa from their local U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is a federal requirement for all international students – no exceptions. To protect students from the high cost of health care in the United States, UCLA automatically enrolls all registered international students in a two-part health insurance plan. 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
UCLA offers furnished residence halls and residential suites within easy walking distance of classrooms, libraries, and recreational facilities for summer students. Once enrolled, students are then eligible to sign up for UCLA Summer Sessions Housing. For details, please CLICK HERE.
