About King's College London
King's College London was founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829. When the University of London was established in 1836, King's became one of its two founding colleges. While remaining part of the University of London, King's has enjoyed financial and academic autonomy since 1994.
About KCL Undergraduate Summer School (USS)
King's Undergraduate Summer School delivers globally-renowned, research-led teaching including lectures, small group seminars, and workshops to make summer classes as engaging and informative as possible. USS offers a wide range of modules spanning subject areas such as health and science, law, governance, business management, and culture.
HKUST-nominated students can choose to participate in 2 x 2-week session (2 courses), or the 4-week session (1 course). Please click here for the course list.
Program Dates
30 Jun - 25 Jul 2025
Notes:
- Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
- You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones)
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 costs incurred by the program. For details about fees, please CLICK HERE (under “Programme fees” tab).
| Fees |
Amount |
| Application Fee |
GBP 60 |
2 x 2-week session
(Two courses) |
Tuition fee only: GBP 4,400 GBP 4,320
Residential programme: GBP 6,290 GBP 6,210 |
4-week session
(One course) |
Tuition fee only: GBP 2,400 GBP 2,160
Residential programme: GBP 4,290 GBP 4,050 |
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. Check HERE.
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
Undergraduate students will be staying in Great Dover Street Apartments King’s Hall of residence. Please CLICK HERE (under “Residential package” tab) for information.
