Short-term Study
Through our Study Abroad Partnerships (SAP) scheme, students can enrol in short-term programmes at renowned universities in Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania for intensive study and research, or gain practical work skills through internships in vibrant overseas cities.
Many programmes are held in-person, but some offer online options. Refer to the host institution's website for details. Whether you're looking to experience a new environment first-hand or immerse yourself in an engaging learning experience from the comfort of your own home, there are a variety of options for you to choose from!
Virtual Information Sessions
Many programmes hold regular information sessions to introduce their offerings to prospective students. Details can be found on each programme's official website.
You are also encouraged to attend HKU-specific information sessions. Visit our Upcoming Events Page for more information!
The following programmes offer fee waivers, tuition reductions, and other discounts to HKU students. Please refer to the specific programme profiles and websites for detailed information.
Country / Region |
Institution |
Programme |
Fee Reduction |
Canada |
The University of British Columbia |
CAD 200 tuition discount (must complete IAO registration by 17 April) |
|
France |
Universite Catholique de Lille |
10% tuition discount |
|
Singapore |
Singapore Management University |
10% tuition discount |
|
South Korea |
Korea University |
up to KRW 300,000 |
|
South Korea |
Yonsei University |
APRU Scholarship |
|
Spain |
SpaCIE |
EUR 150-200 tuition discount |
|
Spain |
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid |
12.5% tuition discount |
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United Kingdom |
University of Edinburgh |
10% tuition discount |
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United Kingdom |
University of Liverpool |
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United Kingdom |
University of Liverpool |
10% tuition discount |
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United Kingdom |
University College London |
10% tuition discount |
|
United Kingdom |
The London School of Economics and Political Science |
10% tuition discount |
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United Kingdom |
University of Warwick |
15% tuition discount |
|
USA |
University of California, Berkeley |
International service fee waived |
|
USA |
University of Pennsylvania |
10% tuition discount |
Note: the above information is for reference only. The host institution has final authority regarding fee reduction eligibility.
Interested students should apply directly to these programmes, then register through our Summer 2024 Short-term Study Abroad Registration System once admitted. Students will need the following materials to complete their registration:
Nominations for Summer 2024 Specialty Programmes are CLOSED. Please check back in December for information about Summer 2025 Specialty Programmes.
Students wishing to participate in the following programmes must be formally nominated by HKU International Affairs Office before they can apply. Students who are offered nomination will receive further instructions about how to apply to the host institution.
The International Honors Programme at Stanford University invites top students from around the world to partake in a transformative educational experience that combines challenging academics with a rich array of extra-curricular programming. Participating students get to experience Stanford’s culture of innovation, academic excellence, and global responsibility, all while developing connections and friendships with other dedicated scholars that can last a lifetime.
The Pembroke Cambridge Summer Programme offers you the unique opportunity to enjoy outstanding small-group teaching in a beautiful and inspiring academic setting. The programme combines the intimacy of College life with the excitement of studying with several hundred students from all around the world, allowing you to make the most of your six weeks in Cambridge.
The Summer School for Sustainability is a chance to take action on sustainability and deepen your understanding of global challenges and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Join an international cohort of like-minded people for five inspirational weeks and get the chance to visit the beautiful city of Gothenburg.
* Summer School for Sustainability courses are free of charge for all students from partner universities; however, spots are extremely limited and the programme is highly competitive. Selected candidates will be invited to interview (if applicable).
The Exeter College Summer Programme (ECSP) offers a wide range of cross-disciplinary lecture courses taught by leading scholars. If you enjoy research, are working towards a senior thesis, or are considering applying to graduate school, you can opt for a self-directed research tutorial and work 1-to-1 with an expert. All teaching in ECSP is modelled on Oxford University's world-renowned tutorial system - personalised, small-group, discussion-based learning, which is the basis of all undergraduate teaching at Oxford.
Each summer, Yale Summer Session (YSS) brings together students from across the country and around the world to take Yale College courses in New Haven, online, or abroad. Students can hone their craft at the Yale Writer's Workshop and Summer Drama Program, or study law, business, or English in one of their certificate courses. Living together in Yale's residential colleges, students in New Haven share a vibrant community outside of the classroom. Students in online courses study with top Yale faculty, accessing their virtual seminar classroom from just about anywhere in the world. YSS extends beyond the boundaries of Yale's New Haven campus, with more than 25 Yale faculty-led programs abroad in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
After your nomination is confirmed, you may apply to the host institution.
Activity |
Specialty Programmes |
Programmes with Fee Reductions |
Registration System Opens |
25 December 2023 |
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Registration Deadline |
31 January 2024 |
15 June 2024 |
Nomination Offer |
6 February 2024* |
N/A |
Acceptance Deadline |
16 February 2024 |
N/A |
Release of Financial Award Offers |
by 12 August 2024 |
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Post-Programme Report and Evaluation Questionnaire |
Before 31 August 2024 |
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Disbursement of Short-term Abroad Scholarship or Allowance |
October 2024 onwards |
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* Students who are offered nomination to a Specialty Programme will receive instructions on how to apply to the host institution. Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure your eligibility to participate. |
In order to be eligible for financial assistance, students must complete a programme that lasts for at least 2 weeks while physically at the host institution/organisation and in the host country. Financial assistance is NOT available for participation in virtual short-term programmes.
Students who receive a nomination offer (for Specialty Programmes) or register their participation in a summer study abroad programme through the Summer 2024 Short-term Study Abroad Registration System will automatically be considered for a financial assistance award. A separate application is not necessary. These financial assistance awards are not guaranteed, and should be treated as a notional amount of additional support, rather than a main source of funding.
For all merit-based funding provided by Registry offices in support of study abroad, each student is only eligible to receive a total award amount equal to the largest single award they receive throughout their undergraduate studies. Should a student receive more than one award, they may be required to return the prior award to the University, or receive only a portion of the subsequent award.
General Requirements
Students who receive a financial award offer should check their HKU email regularly for additional instructions and updates.
Points to Note for Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance Award Type |
Amount (HK$) |
Eligibility |
Scholarship for Short-Term Study Abroad Programmes |
10,000* |
|
Short-Term Abroad Allowance |
8,000 |
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*Funded under the HKSAR Government Reaching Out Award funds.