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: Closed
July Session: 25 Apr 2025
On-line information sessions for students:
The UBC Vancouver Summer Program team is now hosting a 1-hour online information session for students to learn more about the course packages and application procedures. The details are as follows:
27 Mar 2025, 10:00 pm (HKT)
the US
Harvard University
Harvard Summer School 2025
Harvard Summer School offers more than 400 courses this summer in more than 60 different subject areas for college students. Participants can communicate with Harvard faculty and industry experts who are dedicated to helping students expand their skills and sparking intellectual curiosity.
Duration:
3-Week Session I: 23 Jun – 10 Jul 2025
3-Week Session II: 14 – 31 Jul 2025
4-Week Session: 14 Jul – 7 Aug 2025
7-Week Session: 23 Jun – 8 Aug 2025
Expenses:
Tuition Fee:
4-credit course (for 3- or 4- Week Programme): US$3,850
8-credit course (for 7-Week Programme): US$7,700
Room and Meal Plan:
3-Week Programme: US$3,450
4-Week Programme: US$4,600
7-Week Programme: US$7,050
(Meals are served three times a day, seven days a week.)
Students also pay for:
1. visa application fee
2. round-trip airfare
3. meals not included in the programme fee
4. personal expenses
5. travel insurance
English Proficiency Requirement:
- IELTS: 7.0, including the IELTS Academic Online Test, or
- TOEFL: 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL iBT, including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA): 70, or
- Duolingo English Test (DET): 125
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:
Follow step-by-step instructions for international students (HERE) and apply via Harvard. Application starts now. Course registration for Summer 2025 opens on 3 Mar 2025.
Upon application, please also inform Global Affairs Office (GAO) by clicking HERE. GAO will arrange travel insurance application for participants.
Application Deadline:
21 Apr 2025
(Please register as soon as possible to ensure adequate processing time for I-20 application.)
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. meals not included in the programme fee
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
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA Summer Sessions
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) provides an opportunity for student to experience the vibrant campus life and academic excellence that UCLA is renowned for while taking courses from world-class faculty. Participants for the Summer Sessions can explore diverse subjects to expand their knowledge and build lasting connections with international fellow students in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Duration:
Session A3 (3 Weeks): 23 Jun – 11 Jul 2025
Session A6 (6 Weeks): 23 Jun – 1 Aug 2025
Session A8 (8 Weeks): 23 Jun – 15 Aug 2025
Session A9 (9 Weeks): 23 Jun – 22 Aug 2025
Session A10 (10 Weeks): 23 Jun – 29 Aug 2025
Session B3 (3 Weeks): 14 Jul – 1 Aug 2025
Session C3 (3 Weeks): 4 – 22 Aug 2025
Expenses:
Programme Fee:
- Registration Fee (non-refundable) – US$350
- International Student Service Fee: US$500 (waived for HSUHK students)
- Unit Fee – US$385 per unit
- Document Fee – US$50
- IEI Fee (undergrad only) – US$61
- iStart Fee – US$59
- Student Health Insurance (mandatory) – US$440
You may use the fee calculator (Click HERE) to estimate the cost of your attendance.
Accommodation:
Please click HERE for the list of summer housing rates.
Students also pay for:
1. visa application fee
2. round-trip airfare
3. meals not included in the programme fee
4. personal expenses
5. travel insurance
Minimum Enrolment Units:
In order to achieve the full-time student status, international students must enroll in at least the same number of units as the number of weeks in a session, e.g., minimum 6 units if enrolling in Session A6.
Please check the Course Descriptions (HERE) and Schedule of Classes (HERE).
English Proficiency Requirements:
Scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years, can satisfy the English proficiency requirement:
TOEFL: 60 (revised PT) or 80 (iBT), IELTS: 6.5, TOEIC: 685, DUOLINGO (DET): 105, iTEP: 5.0, CAE: B (CEFR C1), CPE: C (CEFR C2)
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 for internal registration. GAO will contact you for application procedures.
Internal Application Deadline:
28 Apr 2025 (Session A & B)
28 May 2025 (Session C)