| Additional CGA Requirement: | No | English Language Proficiency Proof: | Not Required |
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Université Catholique de Lille
Created in 1875, the Université Catholique de Lille is the largest private university in France. It is a member of the Union des Établissements d’Enseignement Supérieur Catholique (UDESCA – Union of Catholic Higher Education Institutions,) of the European Federation of Catholic Universities (EFCU) and the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFUC).
With a network of more than 500 partner universities around the world, the Université Catholique de Lille values and strengthens its links abroad, thus promoting international openness and collaboration. It is therefore actively committed to enriching the academic experience of its students and researchers.
About LILLE European Summer Program
The LILLE European Summer Program (ESP) is a four-week academic course offering to students (and instructors) from around the world the opportunity to experience French culture firsthand at the heart of Europe and be part of an international, multicultural student community. LILLE ESP is tailored to suit student's objectives and challenges, while balancing educational and social activities. Students can choose from a large variety of electives to fulfil their interests and expand their horizons.
Program Date
ESP2: 23 June 2026 - 22 July 2026 (5 weeks)
Notes:
Fees
This is a fee-paying program and HKUST students will bear the program fee and the costs for accommodation, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other fees incurred by the program. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
| Fees | Amount |
| Administration Fee | EUR 350 |
| Tuition Fee | EUR 1500 |
| Hospitality Package Fee | EUR 1600 |
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 of the application process and selection criteria under Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
Depending on your nationality and the length of your stay you may need a visa to enter France. Please refer to the website of Campus France and ESP for information.
Health Insurance
The French Government requires non European Union students (EU) spending more than 3 months in France to register to the French health insurance, called “Sécurité sociale” (social security). Please CLICK HERE for details.
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will also 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.
LILLE European Summer Program offers housing for students. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
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: 9 December 2025