Chinese University of Hong Kong Summer Program: July Session
The Chinese University of Hong Kong International Summer School offers a fun, interactive and academically challenging experience, where you can meet new friends from around the world, learn in an open and stimulating environment, and spend a fun-filled summer exploring a cosmopolitan city.
This year, CUHK are offering 20 courses in five academic areas taught by outstanding CUHK and visiting professors from renowned overseas universities. The program includes in excursions, activities, and visits to immerse in the local culture outside the classroom
Located in the northwest end of Sha Tin, 30 minutes by train from downtown Kowloon, CUHK’s campus is celebrated for its beauty. It commands panoramic views of Tolo Harbour and nearby mountain ranges and is home to some of the nicest walks in Hong Kong.
Fields of study
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business
- Chinese Language and Culture
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Film
- Finance
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- International Relations
- Leadership and Management
- Marketing
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sustainability
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website.
Credit equivalent
3 CUHK Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units after successful completion of two courses (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host program webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and the CUHK entry requirements.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
This experience impacts UQ semester 2 teaching dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact teaching dates.
Apply to UQ
*when applying to CUHK, student must select "I am applying as an Exchange student" for Section 3 - Admission Type of the application.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. The tuition fee is paid directly to UQ.
Students are required to an Administration & Activities Fee and refundable deposits. Accommodation fees are an additional cost.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program for an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the CUHK International Summer Program website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 10 March 2025
Host: 30 April 2025
Program Dates
Start: 22 June 2025
Finish: 30 July 2025*
*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong-SAR (In-person)
Credit: For-credit only
Cohort: Undergraduate
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.