| Additional CGA Requirement: | Yes | English Language Proficiency Proof: | Not Required |
|---|
About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds was founded in 1904, but its origins go back to the nineteenth century with the founding of the Leeds School of Medicine in 1831 and then the Yorkshire College of Science in 1874. The University of Leeds is divided into seven groups known as faculties and has more than 39,800 students from across the globe.
As one of the largest universities in the UK, the University of Leeds is also part of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and is renowned globally for the quality of its research and teaching. The University’s research community is committed to adhering to high ethical standards and the University’s values in order to ensure the integrity of innovative and high quality research.
About Leeds International Summer School (LISS)
LISS combines world-class tuition and academic field trips with exciting excursions and social events. Students can choose from a diverse range of academic modules, meet interesting people from around the world and immerse themselves in British culture and society.
LISS is made up of two blocks, each spanning two weeks. HKUST-nominated students are required to take one module from block one and one module from block two.
Academic modules information can be found HERE.
Program Date
4 Jul - 1 Aug 2026 (4 weeks)
Notes:
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 fees incurred by the program. For details about fees, please CLICK HERE.
| Fees | Amount |
| Program fee | GBP 4,095 |
| Accommodation | Included in program fee |
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 be required to apply for a visa to attend the program. Please refer to the website of Government of UK and LISS visa guidance for information.
Health Insurance
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.
As a summer school student, you will live in Montague Burton, a University halls of residence right next to campus. Students will have the privacy of their own room and share bathroom, kitchen and dining facilities with other summer school students. For details, please CLICK HERE.
Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.
Last update: 10 December 2025