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 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; 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• Have not withdrawn from any HKUST Summer Mainland Programs offered by OGL in the past.; and
• Priority will be given to students who have not participated in exchange/study abroad programs organized by HKUST before. 

*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. The whole application process has two steps.

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.

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

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.
• 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.

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.

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 will be put in a lower priority during selection.

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 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.

Study Plan & Credit Transfer

• Academic Registry Office is the office in HKUST who handles credit transfer application.
• 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.

Travel-related Information

Hong Kong and Macao students would need an appropriate travel permit to travel to Mainland China. International students are required to obtain a visa for entering Mainland China and students are responsible to take care of the visa application process.

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

Please CLICK HERE for details.

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.