| Additional CGA Requirement: | Yes | English Language Proficiency Proof: | Required |
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About Harvard Summer School (HSS)
Harvard Summer School (HSS) offered by Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE) is an academically rigorous experience for students with intellectual curiosity who are eager to make new friends from around the world and explore the many facets of Harvard University. HSS offer three sessions. HKUST-nominated students can choose to attend either one Three-Week Session or Four-Week Session or one Seven-Week Session.
HKUST-nominated students are required to take course(s) that are (1) credit-bearing and (2) delivered in face-to-face mode (i.e. on-campus courses). Please pay attention to requirements on credit enrollment in relation to US student visa issuance.
Program Date
Please CLICK HERE for program details.
| Sessions | Dates |
| Three-Week Session I |
22 June - 9 July 2026
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| Three-Week Session II | 13 July - 30 July 2026 |
| Four-Week Session | 13 July - 6 August 2026 |
| Seven-Week Session | 22 June - 7 August 2026 |
Notes:
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.
| Fees | Amount |
| Tuition Fee* | 4-credit course: USD 3,980 8-credit course: USD 7,980 |
| Room and Meal Plan | USD 3,700 - 7,575 |
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
As HKUST-nominated students are required to participate in the HSS in person, students will be enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate credit courses and must obtain an I-20 Certificate from Harvard Summer School and apply for an F-1 student visa at a US embassy or consulate in your home country for entry to the United States. For more detailed instructions, please CLICK HERE.
Health Insurance
Harvard Summer School health insurance plan is included as an added benefit to the program fee. This coverage satisfies the U.S. legal requirements for coverage and there is no longer be an option to waive this 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
HSS on-campus housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you choose to live on campus in Cambridge or Boston, please CLICK HERE for details, eligibility requirements and timelines.
Disclaimer: The host institutions may release updated information from time to time. Information on this page will be updated on a rolling basis. While the Office of Global Learning tries the best effort to post the most updated information on this page, you are advised to refer to the host institutions' official websites for the most updated information.
Last update: 24 Novemeber 2025