| Program Location | Hong Kong, China |
| Sponsor | Purdue |
| Program Type | Exchange |
| Course # | SA 20135 |
| Duration | Summer |
| Upcoming Program Dates | |
| To Be Announced | |
| Past Dates | |
| Summer 2022 | 06/16/22 to 08/13/22 |
| Page Links | |
| Overview | Purdue Credit |
| Eligibility | Academics |
| Housing | Program Costs |
| Financial Aid | Deadline |
| Returnee Info | Resources |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers Purdue undergraduates the opportunity to complete courses during the summer. Students must enroll in at least two, three-credit course, and can complete as many as three courses.
For more program information, please visit the program website.
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Courses are offered by different schools of HKUST:
Course offerings vary from year to year.
Students will be housed in fully-furnished double or triple rooms in air-conditioned halls. Common facilities include bathrooms, TV rooms, pantries with microwaves and laundries. Pillows, linens and towels are not supplied. Meals are not included.
Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location. This will vary by program.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2019
| Costs per term to be billed by Purdue | |
|---|---|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition | Check Tuition |
| Program Fee | $0.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) | $32.00 |
| Approximate additional costs per term | ||
|---|---|---|
| To be paid by the student. | ||
| Round-trip Airfare | $1,500.00 | |
| Housing | $1,000.00 | |
| Weekend Travel | $100.00 | |
| Local Transportation | $100.00 | |
| Visa | $75.00 | |
| Books and Supplies | $100.00 | |
| Meals | $500.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $0.00 - $1,000.00 | |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) | $175.00 | |
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Summer | Feb 1 |
Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.