HKUST Summer Mainland Program
HKUST has pleasure to offer HKUST undergraduate students a wide range of study abroad programs for Summer 2025. You may choose to spend a summer at one of HKUST’s partner institutions. The programs take place between June and August.All the programs are credit bearing.
Participating in HKUST Summer Mainland Program through HKUST Office of Global Learning comes with several exclusive benefits:
- Create a study abroad record and start your credit transfer application process early
- Experience a more seamless application process by obtaining advice from OGL
- Be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan if eligibilities are fulfilled
- Funding support is available
Application Deadline
24 April 2025, 23:59 (HKT), or internal application cut-off date of individual program (whichever earlier)
(Review of applications will be on a rolling basis until quotas are filled. You are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible.)
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for HKUST Summer Mainland Program if you fulfill the requirements listed below.
- HKUST full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of study at HKUST by the start of the program are welcome to apply* unless specified; and
- CGA 2.0 or above (Students with CGA below 2.0 may also apply. Offers may be given with special consideration.); and
- Are not currently committed to other summer study abroad programs offered by HKUST Office of Global Learning (OGL) or Schools; and
- Have not withdrawn from HKUST Summer Mainland Programs offered by OGL in the past; and
- Fulfill additional requirements set by the host institutions listed on individual program brochure pages (links provided under “Program List” section); and
- Priority will be given to students who have not participated in exchange or study abroad programs organized by HKUST before.
*Students who are in the final year of the undergraduate program are welcome to apply if they fulfill the above requirements and NOT apply for graduation in Spring.
Important Notes
- A placement in a study abroad program is a valuable opportunity offered by HKUST for HKUST students. It is a valuable resource which must be used effectively without wastage. You are expected to think carefully about your participation in such programs before you submit your application. There should be thorough consideration to the financial and time commitment involved. All program choices you select in your application, irrespective of their rank order, are assumed to be programs that you are prepared to take up. If there are programs that you would not participate in, even if an offer is issued, then please do not select that in your application. It is fine to not fill up all program choices. Changes to program choices will not be allowed upon submission of application.
- Students will only be offered one program out of the program choices that you have selected in your application.
- OGL will issue offers to any program that you select in your application. If you withdraw from the program any time after you have committed to the offer, you will lose your eligibility to apply for HKUST Summer Mainland Program again in the future.
- Course enrollment may be full quickly and course quota and availability are decided solely by the host institution. While you are strongly recommended to apply early, not being able to enroll to courses that you wish to take is not a valid reason to withdraw from the program after you have committed to the offer.
- Students must have active student status during the Summer Term:
- Final year students are required to NOT apply for graduation in Spring.
- Students who are currently on study leave are required to shorten the period if necessary so that the study leave will NOT cover the Summer Term (i.e. end by Spring just before the summer program).
- Final year students who plan to graduate in Summer Term should pay attention to the following:
- Please refer to ARO's Application for Graduation website for the timeline.
- Award Certification Letter (a proof of completion of graduation requirements) will not be available until after mid-September. It may be possible to apply for a provisional Award Certification Letter. While it does not delay the congregation, students are reminded to consider whether the delay in obtaining Award Certification Letter would post any impacts.
- There will not be sufficient time to transfer study abroad credits back to HKUST. So, please ensure that you do not need those credits for meeting graduation requirements.
- Students may apply for more than one summer programs offered by OGL/School of Science/School of Engineering, please note:
- You are eligible to submit applications via MyStudyAbroad system
- Offers will be issued for any or all successful applications
- You are restricted to commit to one offer only
- Please note the penalty details of the School and OGL if you decide to decline an offer or withdraw from an offer after offer commitment
- OGL will have the final judgement on the HKUST Summer Mainland Program, including but not limited to program offerings, selection procedures, nomination decisions and program completion.
Program List
Below are the study abroad program opportunities provided to HKUST students. You may refer to the individual program brochures by clicking on the below program links.
Notes:
- Students are expected to take courses offered in face-to-face mode only even the program has an option of online mode of delivery. Taking online classes and examinations would affect the credit transfer results.
- It is possible for HKUST or the host institutions to suspend all in-person programs any time in response to evolving circumstances and other concerns. It will not be possible to arrange alternative placements.
- Any costs related to program participation incurred are not refundable by HKUST or the host university should a program be cancelled or should circumstances render your inability to proceed with the program.
- Programs offered at different time of the application period may be different depending on when the information from partner institutions is available.
Application
- Check the program list of what programs are available.
- Click the "Apply Now" button on this page to complete HKUST application forms and submit supplementary documents. Please refer to below section “Required documents/materials” for details.
- Make sure you click the "Submit Application" button on the application page in order to submit your application before the application deadline. No late applications will be accepted unless specified.
- Application decisions will be released on MyStudyAbroad (with email notification sent to your HKUST email account) on a rolling basis. You are advised to check email regularly (including your junk folder).
Required Documents
You must submit the following documents by the application deadline on MyStudyAbroad System. It is not necessary to submit hard copies.
- Choice of Programs
- Resume
- Travel document for entering Mainland China
Selection Criteria
Selection is made taking into account the following factors:
- Academic standing (CGA)
- Information provided in your application form
Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You are strongly recommended to apply early.
Application Results
The results will be announced via MyStudyAbroad on a rolling basis. Students should check the mailbox regularly. The offer is a confirmation of HKUST’s nomination. The final admission decision rests with the host institution. The host institution also does not guarantee that you will be able to enroll into any specific courses, as course registration is, in most cases, a separate process. If you decide to take this offer and confirm your participation in this program, you must be prepared to be flexible with the follow-up arrangements, including, but not limited to, course selection.
Accepting the offer
Each student is restricted to commit to one offer only within the same term. To commit to the offer, you must:
- Follow the instructions in the MyStudyAbroad system to commit to the offer. This may require the signing off some forms in the system.
- To commit to the offer, you are required to submit a deposit of HK$2,000 by the deadline stated on your offer letter. This deposit will be returned to you (i) upon submission of the official transcript issued by the host institution, and (ii) OGL's review of your study abroad report submitted by the deadline. If you subsequently withdraw or fail to complete the program, the deposit will not be returned.
Declining the offer
- If you do not commit to the offer by the deadline stated on your offer letter, we assume that you decline the offer.
- If you choose to decline the offer given by OGL, you may still submit your application again before the application deadline but you will be put in a lower priority during selection. You will not be given the programs offered from the same institution that you have declined even though you have included the program again in your choice.
Withdrawal and Penalty
- Students who decide to withdraw from the HKUST Summer Mainland Program any time after committing to the offer for any reasons MUST inform OGL immediately via email at study.abroad@ust.hk.
- Students who withdraw from the program any time after committing to the offer will lose the eligibility to apply for HKUST Summer Mainland Program again in the future, and the deposit will not be returned.
- Students who fail to inform OGL of the withdrawal will not be allowed to apply for any programs offered by OGL again in the future.
HKUST Study Abroad Funding Support
HKUST provides funding support to students to support the study abroad participation. More details can be found at HKUST Study Abroad website.
Study Plan & Credit Transfer
- The Academic Registry is the office in HKUST which handles credit transfer applications.
- Students are responsible to check with the host institution on the course/program completion requirements to be awarded the credits.
- Students are expected to take courses offered in face-to-face mode only even the program has an option of online mode of delivery. Taking online classes and examinations would affect the credit transfer results.
- There is no guarantee of enrolment into any course at the host institution, and students must be prepared to be flexible with course selection.
Visa Information
You will be responsible to ensure that you have the appropriate visa and documents for studying in the destination. Please refer to the individual program brochure page for more information.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for some institutions. Please refer to the individual program brochure page for details.
HKUST students who take part in study abroad programs organized by the University will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Some programs will provide on or off-campus accommodation. Separate application may be required. For details, please refer to the individual program brochure page.
