Participation in these programs requires HKUST nomination. 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 this program if you fulfill the requirements listed below.

• HKUST full-time undergraduate students* who will have completed Year 1 and be at least 18 years old by the start of the program; and
• You need to have a cumulative CGA of 2.0 or above; and
• Priority will be given to Hong Kong local student or a student of Macao citizenship who are holding the Home Return Permit (回鄉證). Mainland students, Taiwanese students and international students will be considered on a case-by-case basis; and
• Are NOT currently committed to other summer study abroad programs offered by OGL or Schools; and
• Have not withdrawn from HKUST Summer Mainland Virtual Programs offered by OGL in the past.

*Students who are in the final year of the undergraduate program are welcome to apply if they fulfil the above requirements and NOT apply for graduation in Spring.

By definition, you will be considered as a Hong Kong local student if you enter Mainland China with Home Return Permit.

Application Procedures

Enrollment is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE basis until 7 April 2024, 23:59 (HKT). Application will close once the places are filled.

The whole application process has two steps.

Step 1: Click the "Apply Now" button on this page to complete HKUST application forms and submit supplementary documents. Make sure your click on "Submit Application" button on the application page in order to submit your application.
Step 2: Host Institution Application - If you are nominated, you will be provided with details to submit a formal application to the host institution application.

**Owing to a very tight schedule, students who wish to participate in this program are expected to reply to HKUST and the host institution promptly. If you decide to apply for this program, please be prepared that only a very short period of time would be given to complete necessary procedures.**

Required Documents

You MUST submit the following documents by the application deadline on MyStudyAbroad. It is not necessary to submit hard copies.

• Reasons for applying to this Program
• Resume
• Travel document for entering Mainland China (It is required for verification purpose) 

• 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.
• Students may apply for more than one program given that the program requirements are fulfilled. However, each student is restricted to commit to one offer only and you should note the penalty details if you decide to decline an offer or withdraw from an offer after acceptance.
• If you withdraw from the program any time after you have committed to the offer, you will lose your eligibility to apply for the same program in future.

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 of some forms online 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.
• Complete the formal application as required by the host institution. Detailed instructions will be provided in due course.

Declining the offer

• If you choose to decline the offer given by OGL, you will have lower priority in your future application for the summer programs offered by OGL.
• If you do not commit to the offer by the deadline stated on your offer letter, we assume that you decline the offer.

Withdrawal and Penalty

• Students who decide to withdraw from the 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 Virtual Program 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.