SUMMER PROGRAMME
Final year applicants who would like to attend any summer programmes endorsed by HSUHK should remain as a HSUHK student within the summer programme duration and are requested to apply for graduation upon completion of summer programme. (For UG students, please visit Registry’s website by clicking HERE. For TPG students, please click HERE.
Canada
University of British Columbia (UBC)
UBC Vancouver Summer Program
A 4-week programme for international undergraduate students at one of the world’s top universities, University of British Columbia (UBC). This programme provides the opportunity for students to take 2 academic courses in various UBC faculties while engaging in unforgettable social and cultural activities.
Duration:
June Session: 6 Jun – 6 Jul 2025
July Session: 11 Jul – 11 Aug 2025
Expenses:
Programme Fee: CAD 5,975, including
- application fee
- course fees and materials
- most activities
- accommodation
- medical insurance
Students also pay for:
- round-trip airfare
- meals
- personal expenses
- travel insurance
- visa application fee if applicable
Eligibility:
Students must be over 18 years old on the first day of the programme
Subsidy:
FASP recipients can apply for SSE offered by EDB. For details, please refer to SAO’s website, click HERE.
Programme Information:
Click HERE
Application:
- Click HERE to apply via UBC
- Upon application, please also inform Global Affairs Office (GAO) by clicking HERE. GAO will contact UBC and arrange travel insurance application for participants.
Application Deadline:
June Session: 28 Feb 2025
July Session: 4 Apr 2025
On-line information sessions for students:
The UBC Vancouver Summer Program team is now hosting 1-hour online information sessions for students to learn more about the course packages and application procedures. The details are as follows:
14 Feb 2025, 11:00 am (HKT)
25 Feb 2025, 11:00 pm (HKT)
12 Mar 2025, 10:00 am (HKT)
27 Mar 2025, 10:00 pm (HKT)
the US
University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley Summer Sessions 2025
University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) offers more than 600 courses in a wide variety of disciplines over seven different sessions of varying lengths for its summer sessions. It is also a good opportunity for participants to explore the Bay Area, experience American culture, and make friends from the US and around the world.
Duration:
Session A—6 Weeks: 27 May – 3 Jul 2025
Session B—10 Weeks: 9 Jun – 15 Aug 2025
Session C—8 Weeks: 23 Jun – 15 Aug 2025
Session D—6 Weeks: 7 Jul – 15 Aug 2025
Session E—3 Weeks: 28 Jul – 15 Aug 2025
Session F—3 Weeks: 7 – 25 Jul 2025
Session 12W—12 Weeks: 27 May – 15 Aug 2025
Expenses:
Application Fee (non-refundable): US$25
Programme Fee includes:
- Tuition: US$615 per unit charge
- Registration Fee: US$550
- Document Management Fee: US$71
- International Service Fee:
US$500(Waived for HSUHK students)
Accommodation:
Participants can apply for Residence Halls, Apartments or International House for accommodation. Prices vary according to room types and accommodation period. Please also pay attention if a meal plan is included. Click HERE for details.
Students also pay for:
1. visa application fee
2. round-trip airfare
3. supplementary meals
4. personal expenses
5. travel insurance
Minimum Enrolment Units
Full-time enrolment is required for visiting international students who wish to obtain a UC Berkeley Summer Sessions I-20 [F-1] for visa application. Please click HERE for numbers of units for full-time enrolment.
English Proficiency Requirement:
IELTS: 6.5, or TOEFL: 80, or TOEIC: 685, or CET-6: 450, or CET-4: 493, or Duolingo: 115
Subsidy:
FASP recipients can apply for SSE offered by EDB. For details, please refer to SAO’s website, click HERE.
Programme Information:
Click HERE
Application:
- Read the registration instruction (HERE) and checklist for international students (HERE);
- Click HERE to apply via UC Berkeley, remember to affiliate yourself with HSUHK in the application to enjoy affiliate benefits;
- Upon application, please also inform Global Affairs Office (GAO) by clicking HERE. GAO will arrange travel insurance application for participants.
Application Deadline:
Session A: 16 Apr 2025
Session B: 30 Apr 2025
Session C: 14 May 2025
Session D: 28 May 2025
Session E: 18 Jun 2025
Session F: 28 May 2025
Session 12W: 16 Apr 2025