About University of Cambridge

Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, with a rich history of academic excellence and innovation. It is located in a beautiful and culturally diverse city, where you will find museums and art galleries, extensive gardens and punts on the River Cam. The University of Cambridge’s reputation for outstanding teaching and research attracts students and scholars from around the globe, making it a truly international community of learning. Meanwhile, Cambridge alumni have also made remarkable contributions to many fields of human endeavour.

The University is a confederation of Schools, Faculties, Departments and Colleges. The Colleges are governed by their own statutes and regulations, but are integral to the make-up of the University of Cambridge.

Pembroke College, founded in 1347 by Marie de St Pol, Countess of Pembroke, is the third oldest of the Cambridge colleges. Located in the heart of the University city, Pembroke presents a tranquil environment with varied architectural styles framing beautiful gardens and open courts. Openness characterises Pembroke today. The College is an intimate yet diverse community, committed to welcoming students of exceptional talent regardless of their social, cultural or educational background, and giving them the benefit of contact with a large and distinguished Fellowship.

About Pembroke Cambridge Summer Programme

The Pembroke Cambridge Summer Programme offers a unique opportunity for a diverse cohort of students from all around the world to enjoy outstanding small-group teaching in a beautiful and inspiring academic setting.

Living in Pembroke College, students can choose three courses from subjects in various disciplines. Students can also apply to take a supervision, in which you would meet weekly with an expert to work on a series of research-based papers, or a longer dissertation, in your major subject area. Outside class, a diverse and fun range of social, cultural and sporting activities is on offer. After the summer, you can maintain your Cambridge connection through lifelong membership of the Pembroke College Circle. 

For course details, please CLICK HERE.

Program Date

12 July - 23 August 2025 (6 weeks)

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 students will bear the program fee, the costs for travel, visa, personal expenses and other administrative fees. Included in the programme costs are tuition fees for three courses, accommodation fee that covers the room, meal credit, social programme and sports. For more information, please CLICK HERE.

* This option represents an extraordinary opportunity. You get to work on your own choice of independent research project, under the guidance of a Cambridge supervisor who’s an expert in that field. For many, it’s the most rewarding part of their summer experience. A non-refundable supplement, in addition to the Tuition Fee, applies to this option.