Are you looking for an in-person summer programme that is fun, interactive and academically challenging, where you can meet new friends from around the world, learn in an open and stimulating environment, and spend a fun-filled summer exploring a cosmopolitan city? Join the Chinese University of Hong Kong International Summer School (CUHK ISS) to enjoy all of that and more!

Who can apply?

The Chinese University of Hong Kong International Summer School programme is open to undergraduate students only. Postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students are excluded from this offer.

Courses offered

This year the Chinese University of Hong Kong International Summer School are running 2 programmes. International Summer School (ISS) and the Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP). For the ISS Programme, there will be 2 sessions, one in July and this will be a taught over 5 weeks. The session in August, will be taught over 3 weeks. For the July session, students can choose from 20 courses in 5 academic streams: - Chinese Language (Putonghua and Cantonese) - Environment, Science and Technology - Global Business and Management - Society and Human Interaction - Understanding China For the August session, students will take intensive Chinese language training, at various levels of proficiency. For the SURP programme, students can choose from over 70 research topics offered by CUHK host supervisors. Students will be actively engaged in research under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member and earn three credits upon successful completion of the programme. More information for both programmes can be found in the links below.

Programme dates

The dates for the sessions on offer at CUHK are as follows: ISS July Session: Sunday 22nd June 2025 - Wednesday 30th July 2025 ISS August Session: Sunday 3rd August 2025 - Saturday 23rd August 2025 ISS SURP: Sunday 22nd June 2025 - Saturday 16th August 2025

Application deadlines

If you wish to apply for a place at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, you will need to submit your Global Summer Exchange Application by: Sunday 19th January 2025, by 11:59pm. If your application is successful, you will be required to apply directly to CUHK ISS by the following dates: ISS July/August 2025 Sessions: Wednesday 30th April 2025 SURP 2025: TBC

What are the costs?

The costs for each session vary, more information on the fees associated with both programmes can be found in the links below. Students who are successful in their application will receive a tuition fee waiver, but will be responsible for all other costs, including, flights, accommodation, visas, health/medical insurance (if compulsory), living expenses and those listed in the links below.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation is guaranteed but optional. Please refer to the website below for more information. Please note: Due to the hilly landscape, CUHK's campus is not suitable for students with mobility needs. CUHK will be able to provide special support to students with learning needs.

Eligibility, Exclusions & Restrictions

To check whether you can study in Hong Kong, please refer to Hong Kong’s immigration guidelines. Please note that Hong Kong’s immigration policy does not allow nationals of some countries to study in the city.

The information on this web page is accurate for 2025 entry.