About Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Metropolia UAS), previously known as Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, is one of the largest and the most international University of Applied Sciences in Finland. The university has four fields of study: technology, health care and social services, economics and business administration, and culture, all of which are also taught in English. Metropolia provides a genuinely international study environment. Approximately 900 students who represent more than 90 nationalities study at Metropolia every year.
About ICT Summer School
The International Summer School is designed for students who want to study in international atmosphere and are interested in information and communication technologies. ICT Summer School offers a great chance to learn new things, meet new people and network internationally – all this at the same time!
* Important notes on the Program:
- ALL Engineering Disciplines
- At least 4 regular terms in the School of Engineering
Date
| Program Duration* |
4 August - 29 August 2025 |
* Notes:
- The dates above indicate the period of mandatory activities in the programs. They do not include travel time, pre-arrival preparation, orientation, etc.
- Host institution may organize orientation activities for exchange students before the start of the program. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations and program requirements since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
Fees
For more details on the package fee of the Program, please check the website of host institution, or visit the School of Engineering's website.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
- Applicants should be in good academic standing with a CGA NOT lower than 2.150 in Fall Term 2024-25. (Students are expected to maintain good academic standing in Spring Term 2024-25.)
- Applicants will have completed at least 2 regular terms of study in the School of Engineering but will NOT have completed all degree requirements by the end of Spring Term 2024-25.
- Students in the BEng+BBA Dual Degree Program are eligible to apply.
- Applicants should have a good command of the English language.
- All applicants must attend a selection interview held by the School of Engineering in February. Absence from the interview without prior approval from the School of Engineering Exchange Office will result in automatic rejection of the application.
- Applicants who have been disqualified by the School of Engineering from Engineering Summer Exchange Program cannot apply.
Rules of Application
Students should abide by the application rules listed in the School of Engineering's website, please CLICK HERE for more details.
Application Process
To apply, click the “Apply Now” button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
