Chinese University of Hong Kong - Summer Program

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

City: Hong Kong Country: China

WEBSITE: To be updated by partner university.

Overview

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a global vision and the mission to combine tradition with modernity and bring together China and the West.
CUHK teachers and students hail from all over the world, and its research and teaching quality enjoys global recognition.
With its rich blend of Western approaches and Chinese culture, CUHK offers an academically challenging and culturally stimulating experience for international students.
Information for the upcoming summer term is typically released in mid-January.

When Can I Go?

Program Dates:
July Session: 2026 dates TBD
August Session: 2026 dates TBD
For reference: Dates are announced annually in mid-January.
Term Offered: Summer
U of A Application Status: Closed
Deadline: TBD
Partner Application Deadline: TBD

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate
GPA: TBD for 2026
Language of Instruction: English, Chinese

See Eligibility.

Fees & Costs

Nomination Fee: $250 CAD
Program Fee: TBD
Administration and Activity Fee: TBD
PROGRAM TOTAL: TBD

Fees are subject to change without notice.
Students are responsible for making travel arrangements and additional costs, including:
- Visa fees
- Medical coverage
- Books and supplies
- Food, entertainment, and incidental expenses

Program Information

This section will be updated with new information for 2026 once details are released.

Language of Instruction: English, Chinese

July Session:

20 English-taught content courses and Chinese language (Putonghua and Cantonese) courses at beginner and intermediate levels.
Opportunities to immerse in local culture through a variety of cultural activities.
Designed to give students both an academic challenge and cultural engagement in Hong Kong.

August Session:

Intensive three-week Putonghua training focused on building pragmatic competence through classroom learning and immersion activities.
Ideal for students new to Chinese language learning.

Chinese University of Hong Kong Credit Information.

Housing

Double or triple-occupancy rooms on campus are guaranteed for ISS participants. Staying in a hostel is optional, but you are strongly encouraged to live on campus to interact with local and international students from different cultural backgrounds.

The hostels provide the following amenities: