Programs : Brochure

About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (“HKUST(GZ)”) is located in Nansha, Guangzhou, the geometric center of the GuangdongHong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is perfectly placed for geographical convenience and forms part of an axis for technological progress.

About HKUST (GZ) Summer School

HKUST (GZ) Summer School offers a unique platform for students to engage in interdisciplinary studies and immerse themselves in a multicultural environment. HKUST(GZ) Summer School offers a wide variety of credit-bearing courses taught by HKUST(GZ) faculty members, covering cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence,data science, robotics, financial technology, advance materials etc.

Program Date

11 Jun - 2 Aug 2026 (7 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).

Courses

Students can take up to 3 courses. All courses are taught in English. Please refer to HKUST(GZ) Summer School website for the course list. Students must obtain the academic advice from your school and department regarding the course planning before you apply.

Information about Credit Transfer in Mandatory

Students must pay attention to the following: 

• All credits taken with the course grades assigned by HKUST(GZ) MUST be transferred to HKUST, and the transfer process is automatic. Students cannot opt out the credit transfer process. Students are not required to submit any credit transfer applications to Academic Registry Office.
• Both credits AND grades obtained from HKUST (GZ) will be transferred back to HKUST. The course details, including the course name at HKUST (GZ), number of credits, and the actual letter grades will be shown on your Academic Transcript at HKUST. The transferred courses will be counted towards the cumulative grade averge (CGA) / graduation grade average (GGA), as appropriate.
• Credits obtained from HKUST (GZ) will not be counted towards the minimum requirements of two years of full-time study at HKUST (i.e. requirements of a minimum 60 HKUST course credits).
• Courses offered at HKUST and HKUST(GZ) sharing the same contents may be designated as Equivalent courses. A list of Cross-Campus Equivalent Courses [HKUST & HKUST(GZ)] has been published on Academic Registry Office. Students may not earn credits for more than one equivalent course or any related exclusion course. Before enrolling into an HKUST(GZ) course, students should check the Class Schedule and Quota Systems for both campuses to ensure that the HKUST(GZ) course is not equivalent to or excluded from any courses they have already completed at HKUST.
• Students should contact their school or major advisors if they need any advice or assistance on the cross-campus study course planning.
• Students should read the Academic Registry Office website carefully for detailed information on credit transfer and course substitution: https://registry.hkust.edu.hk/resource-library/cross-campus-study-ug
• For any enquiries related to credit transfer process, please contact Academic Registry Office directly. Their contact information has been listed on their website: https://registry.hkust.edu.hk/contact-us.

Application Deadline

12 March 2026, 23:59 (HKT)

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for this program if you fulfill the requirements listed below.

• HKUST full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of study at HKUST and not in their final year by the start of the program are welcome to apply; and
• CGA 2.0 or above; and
• Are not currently committed to other summer study abroad programs offered by HKUST Office of Global Learning (OGL) or other offices/units; and
• Have not lost your eligibility to apply for HKUST Summer Outbound UG Cross-Campus Study Program due to withdrawal from the program in the past; and
• Priority will be given to students who have not participated in exchange or study abroad programs organized by HKUST before; and
• Priority will be given to students who are currently enrolled in UGC-funded undergraduate programs.

Important Notes

• A placement in a study abroad program is a valuable opportunity offered by HKUST for HKUST students. It is a valuable resource which must be used effectively without wastage. You are expected to think carefully about your participation in such programs before you submit your application. There should be thorough consideration to the financial and time commitment involved. 
• If you withdraw from the program any time after you have committed to the offer, you will lose your eligibility to apply for the same program again in the future. 
• Course enrollment may be full quickly and course quota and availability are decided solely by the host institution. While you are strongly recommended to apply early, not being able to enroll to courses that you wish to take is not a valid reason to withdraw from the program after you have committed to the offer. 
• Students must have active student status during the Summer Term:
  • Students who are currently on study leave are required to shorten the period if necessary so that the study leave will NOT cover the Summer Term (i.e. end by Spring just before the summer program).
• OGL will have the final judgement on the program, including but not limited to program offerings, selection procedures, nomination decisions and program completion.

Fees

Students who are nominated by HKUST will enjoy a tuition fee waiver. Students will bear the costs of accommodation, travel, visa (if applicable), insurance (if applicable), personal expenses and other fees incurred in the program. For details, please refer to their website.