About The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's West Coast spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. Its entrepreneurial perspective encourages students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.
UBC has grown into a globally influential university, blessed in abundance with a remarkable student body, first-rate teachers and researchers, dedicated staff and engaged alumni. It holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning, offering innovative undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
As one of the world’s leading universities, UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world. For more than a century the University of British Columbia has created positive change here and abroad. Today, centered on our two major campuses — the Vancouver Campus and the Okanagan Campus — we attract, nurture and proactively transform more than 58,000 students from Canada and 140 countries.
About UBC Vancouver Summer Program
The UBC Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is a four-week academic program offered at the University of British Columbia, Canada for cohorts of international students to study at UBC. The Vancouver Summer Program consists of two courses in each package. Each course is approximately 39 hours of class time. Classes are interactive and often include group work and discussions. HKUST-nominated students can choose one of the packages.
Program Dates
| Sessions |
Dates |
June Session |
7 Jun - 7 Jul 2024 |
| July Session |
12 Jul - 12 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. HKUST students will pay a program fee of CAD 5,825 and bear all other costs incurred by the program. For details, please CLICK HERE.
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
Students may need a visa to attend the program. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Health Insurance
All students joining the VSP will be automatically enrolled in UBC medical 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
Students will be assigned on-campus accommodation in shared apartments. For details, please CLICK HERE.
