SUMMER PROGRAMME
Important notes to students:
- 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 advised 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.
- Be sure to check our website and respective programmes’ websites regularly for the latest information. If there are any inconsistencies or discrepancies, information provided by the host institutions shall prevail.
Canada
The University of British Columbia
UBC Vancouver Summer Program 2026 (VSP 2026)
Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is 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 two academic courses in various areas such as science, business, education and more. Students will engage in unforgettable VSP social and cultural activities and live right on UBC Vancouver campus in modern student residences.
Duration:
June session: 5 Jun – 5 Jul 2026
July session: 17 Jul – 17 Aug 2026
Expenses:
Application fee: CAD 150
Program fee: CAD 5,850
The program fee covers tuition, course materials, shared on-campus accommodation and most social and cultural activities.
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
Subsidies:
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 further contact regarding the travel insurance arrangements
Application Deadline:
June Session: 13 Mar 2026
July Session: 17 Apr 2026
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:
29 Jan 2026, 11 pm (HKT)
13 Feb 2026, 11 am (HKT)
24 Feb 2026, 11 pm (HKT)
11 Mar 2026, 10 am (HKT)
26 Mar 2026, 10 pm (HKT)
8 Apr 2026, 10 am (HKT)
16 Apr 2026, 10 pm (HKT)