About The London School of Economics and Political Science
Founded in 1895, LSE is a global community of people and ideas in the heart of central London. It is a specialist social sciences university, ranked the top university in the UK in its social science disciplines.
LSE is committed to building a vibrant, equitable and truly inclusive environment for staff and students from all over the world. In the UK, it is part of the Russell Group, the Aspect social science research commercialisation network, and the launch of SHAPE – Social sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy.
About LSE Summer School
Established in 1989, LSE Summer School is now the largest of its kind in the whole of Europe. The programme offers courses from a diverse range of disciplines including business and management, accounting, finance, law, economics, international relations, and more. From Economic Policy to Cyberlaw, the courses are wide-ranging and aim to suit all interests.
Created by LSE faculty and taught to a degree standard by LSE lecturers, the programmes are designed to give students the same learning experience as full-time students. Students can study for six or nine weeks, in one of the most well-renowned institutions and greatest cities in the world.
Course information can be found HERE.
Program Date
HKUST-nominated students will participate in one of the following sessions.
| Sessions |
Dates |
| Session 1 |
22 Jun - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Session 1 and 2 |
22 Jun - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Session 2 |
13 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Session 2 and 3 |
13 Jul - 21 Aug 2026 |
| Session 3 |
3 Aug - 21 Aug 2026 |
| Session 1, 2 and 3 |
22 Jun - 21 Aug 2026 |
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 and the costs for accommodation, meals, travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and all other fees incurred by the program. For details about fees, please CLICK HERE.
| Fees |
Amount |
| Application fee |
GBP 60 |
| Tuition* |
One session: GBP 3,350
Two sessions: GBP 5,550
Three sessions: GBP 6,450
*HKUST-nominated students can enjoy 10% discount with discount code |
| Accommodation |
Varies |
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
Students may be required to apply for a visa to attend the program. Please refer to the website of Government of UK for information.
Health Insurance
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.
For details on accommodation offered by LSE, please CLICK HERE.
