About San Francisco State University
SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world’s great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection.
SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.
About Summer in San Francisco
Summer in San Francisco is a fun and functional opportunity for students to enrich academic career and worldview. Students can explore the city while taking the optional and free 1 unit course, A U 110: Living in San Francisco*. Visit historic neighborhoods, hike through iconic landscapes and check out historic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Embarcadero and Nob Hill.
*Included for all programs five weeks or longer
Courses are offered over different sessions of varying lengths. Course information can be found HERE.
HKUST-nominated students are required to take course(s) that are (1) credit-bearing and (2) delivered in face-to-face mode (i.e. on-campus courses). Please pay attention to requirements on credit enrollment in relation to US student visa issuance.
Program Date
Students can choose the session based on their study plan and schedule.
| Sessions |
Dates |
| R1 |
2 June - 4 July 2025 (5 weeks)
|
| R3 |
7 July - 8 August 2025 (5 weeks) |
| R4 |
2 June - 8 August 2025 (10 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 tuition fee, the costs for accommodation, meals, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and all other costs incurred by the program. For details of the fees charged by the host institution, please CLICK HERE (under "DATES AND FEES" tab).
| Fees |
Amount |
| Tuition |
5 weeks: USD 3,360 - 4,800 3024 - 4320
10 weeks: USD 6,720 - 9,600 6048 - 8640
HKUST-nominated students will get 10% discount on tuition |
| Accommodation |
5 weeks: USD 2,087 - 2,717
10 weeks: USD 4,081 - 5,341 |
Eligibility
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
HKUST-nominated students are required to participate in the program in person and enrolled in full-time credit courses. An I-20 (“Certificate of Eligibility”) will be issued from the host institution for students to apply for an F-1 student visa at a US embassy or consulate in their home country for entry to the United States. For more detailed instructions, please CLICK HERE (under "Visa Information" tab).
Health Insurance
Students are required to purchase the California State University (CSU)/SF State sponsored insurance. Purchasing instructions will be included in the admission packet. This coverage satisfies the U.S. legal requirements for coverage.
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
Campus housing is available on a first-come first-served basis. For details, please CLICK HERE.
