HKUST Summer School
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has risen through the ranks to become a global powerhouse in tertiary education, driven by a continuous pursuit of excellence and leaving its mark in life science, engineering, business education, humanities, social science, and much more.
HKUST Summer School aims to create a rewarding summer experience for students around the world. Taught by HKUST faculty and offering opportunities to participate in local excursions and cultural activities, the Summer School enables students to gain insight into the Hong Kong region.
Field of Study
- Accounting
- Bioengineering
- Biological Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Design
- Economics
- Electronic and Computer Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Studies
- Humanities
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Social Sciences
- Statistics
- Sustainability
More information can be found on the host program website. If you are intending to enrol in more than one course, please refer to the class schedule on the Featured Courses to ensure that the teaching periods do not overlap.
Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation.
Online information sessions will be taking place in Febraury. You can register for these sessions here.
Credit Equivalent
3 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ units if 6 credits are successfully completed (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 university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by HKUST Summer School.
Session 2 impacts on UQ semester 2 dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.
It is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team 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.
Please refer to the 'Open Application' procedure when submitting your application to the host. You must submit required documents to the host by 28 February 2026 in order to apply for this program.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. Tuition for the program will cost approximately $3,700 AUD per course. The program fee is approximately $5,710 AUD, and includes housing, visa, insurance, administration fees and some activities. Discounts may be available to UQ students.
Detailed information regarding program fees and inclusions can be found on the host program website.
Accommodation
On-campus, shared university accommodation is provided for the duration of the program and is included in the program fee. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university website.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are 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: 14 April 2026
Host: 10 March 2026
Program Dates
Session 2
Start: 13 July 2026
End: 7 August 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate
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
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
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.