About Stanford University
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Stanford University is a place of discovery, creativity and innovation. Founded in 1885, Stanford’s areas of excellence span seven schools along with research institutes, the arts and athletics. Stanford’s students, faculty and staff work to improve the health and well-being of people around the world through the discovery and application of knowledge.
About International Honors Program
The International Honors Program (IHP) is a collaboration between Stanford Summer Session and specific international teaching and research institutions, which brings highly motivated students to Stanford University’s campus from over 30 partner institutions in 17 countries for a challenging eight-week academic and cultural experience.
All IHP students are endorsed through a selective admissions process, initiated at their home institution. Enrol in Summer Session with Stanford undergraduates and other visiting students to enjoy the privilege of participating in extracurricular programs that are specifically designed.
Summer courses feature smaller class size, accessible instructors, and a diverse student body. Students can choose from courses offered in more than 30 departments, from foundational core courses to offerings that are unique to Stanford. Course information can be found HERE.
Program Date
20 June - 16 August 2026 (8 weeks)
Notes:
- Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
- You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).
Fees
This is a fee-paying program and HKUST students will bear the program fee and the costs for accommodation, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other fees incurred by the program. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
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Fees
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Amount
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Estimated Tuition
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~ USD 12,000 -16,000 for 8 unit*
HKUST-nominated students will receive 20% off of tuition
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Estimated Housing Fee
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~ USD 3,400 - 4,000
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*HKUST-nominated students are required to take 8 course units.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
Stanford requires international students who attend Stanford Summer Session to have a visa appropriate for academic study. To apply for an F-1 Student Visa, students must obtain an I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant F-1 Student Status) from Stanford.
More information can be found HERE.
Health Insurance
All students enrolled in courses at Stanford are required to have health insurance. The University will automatically enrol students in Stanford’s Cardinal Care health insurance plan and charge around USD 2,000 for the Summer Quarter.
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
HKUST students must stay in one of the accommodation options offered by the host institution (if applicable). If you choose not to stay in any of them, you must obtain a pre-approval from HKUST by emailing OGL at study.abroad@ust.hk.
The International Honors Program (IHP) requires students to live on-campus. Housing for IHP students is guaranteed. For details, please CLICK HERE.
