About University of California, Berkeley
Founded in the wake of the gold rush by leaders of the newly established 31st state, the University of California's flagship campus at Berkeley has become one of the preeminent universities in the world. Its early guiding lights, charged with providing education (both "practical" and "classical") for the state's people, gradually established a distinguished faculty (with 22 Nobel laureates to date), a stellar research library, and more than 350 academic programs.
In recognition of broad and deep excellence, respected sources have repeatedly ranked UC Berkeley at or near the top in fields ranging from engineering and the "hard" sciences to the social sciences, arts, and humanities.
About Berkeley Summer Sessions
UC Berkeley Summer Sessions is committed to offering high quality, innovative academic courses, and experiential education opportunities during the summer. It offers more than 600 courses each summer, in a wide variety of disciplines. Courses are offered over different sessions of varying lengths. Course information can be found HERE.
Program Dates
Students can choose the session(s) based on their study plan and schedule.
| Sessions |
Dates |
| B |
8 June - 14 August 2026 (10 weeks) |
| C |
22 June - 14 August 2026 (8 weeks) |
| D |
6 July - 14 August 2026 (6 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-nominated students will bear the tuition fee, the costs for accommodation, meals, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and all other costs incurred by the program. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
| Fees |
Amount |
| Registration Fee |
USD 585 |
| Tuition Fee |
USD 635 per unit* |
| Document Management Fee |
USD 73 |
| International Service Fee |
USD 500
Waived for HKUST-nominated students |
*
Please note that international students attending Berkeley Summer Sessions are required to be registered full-time (i.e. enrolled in a minimum number of credits) to fulfill the visa requirement. Please CLICK HERE for details of the full-time enrollment requirement.
Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. 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
As a visiting international student, you may need an F-1 student visa to enter the United States to participate in Berkeley Summer Sessions. If this applies to you, International Student Services (ISS) will provide you with the supporting documentation you need to apply for this visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country. For details, please CLICK HERE.
Health Insurance
Students attending UC Berkeley Summer Sessions must have health insurance that includes medical benefits and medical evacuation and repatriation of remains coverage. You should purchase a health insurance policy before you arrive in Berkeley. The insurance coverage must meet the requirement set by UC Berkeley. For details, please CLICK HERE.
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.
You may choose to live in one of the residence halls or the International House. For details, please CLICK HERE.
