Chinese University of Hong Kong - Summer Program

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

City: Hong Kong Country: China

WEBSITE: CUHK Summer School

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.

When Can I Go?

Term Offered: Summer

Program Dates:

July Session: TBD for 2027

August Session: TBD for 2027

U of A Application Status: Open
Deadline: February 1, 2027

Partner Application Status: TBD for 2027
Deadline: TBD

Early Bird Deadline for Direct Fee Payers: TBD

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate

GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in the terms with your 24 most recently completed credits, faculty-specific requirements or partner university requirements, whichever is highest.

CUHK GPA: 3.0

Language of Instruction: English, Chinese

See Eligibility.

Ideal for Students in:

Business, Marketing, Law
East Asian Studies
Psychology

Fees & Costs

Nomination Fee: $250 CAD

Program Fee: TBD by partner university

PROGRAM TOTAL: LINK

Fees are subject to change without notice. Students are responsible for their own travel, visa fees, insurance, books and supplies, food, entertainment, and incidental expenses. International students need to contact Student Services for more information about fees.

Program Information (2026)

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.

Program Checklist

CUHK Checklist

Please note that checklists are updated as information is received and are in draft copy until that point.

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: