Hong Kong University of Science and Technology- HKUST Summer School
Program Details
| Program Location |
Hong Kong, China
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20135
|
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
06/12/25 to 08/10/25
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
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.
Situated in the heart of Asia at the southern tip of China, Hong Kong is a unique place where you will find a fast-paced, 21st-century lifestyle interwoven with local traditions and countryside charms. Here, you can be a part of the city’s hustle and bustle in the morning, unplug with a stroll or hike along a picturesque beach or peak in the afternoon, and come evening, choose from an array of entertainment options. Hong Kong’s first-rate public transport system puts every corner within easy reach. And while you can go off to explore a nearby nature reserve or a sleepy fishing village, rest assured that Hong Kong offers all the conveniences of a world-class city.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
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
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
College of Science] [
Polytechnic Institute]
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.
Academic Program
Courses are offered by different schools of HKUST:
- School of Science (SSCI)
- School of Engineering (SENG)
- School of Business and Management (SBM)
- School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS)
- Interdisciplinary Programs Office (IPO)
Course offerings vary from year to year.
Excursions
Local tours will be arranged for the Summer School participants. Exact information about the tour destinations and costs will be announced in late spring.
Housing
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.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. 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 |
$1,600.00 |
| Housing |
$1,000.00 |
| Weekend Travel |
$100.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$100.00 |
| Visa |
$75.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$100.00 |
| Meals |
$1,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$1,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
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.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure 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 |
Returnees Information
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.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
