Complete Online Application (by March 8, 2026)
Application Materials:
Proof of English Proficiency (No English proficiency proof is required if instruction is in English)
Proof of enrollment signed/stamped by your home institution
Academic Transcript
CV (1-2 pages)
Nomination letter (If you are a nominated exchange student from our partner institutions)
Awards, scholarships and prizes received (If any)
Application Details:
Personal Information
Course Selection (applicants may select up to 5 credit-bearing courses as their preferences)
* HKUST(GZ) students will be notified regarding the enrollment through the SIS by mid-May 2026.
* HKUST students please apply through the HKUST Office of Global Learning.
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Review Application Materials and Notify Admission Results (by early April 2026)
HKUST(GZ) will review your submission and notify you of the admission decision by email.
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Course Selection (by mid-April 2026)
Admitted students are required to choose their courses based on their preferences indicated during the online application process, within the designated timeframe.
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Notify Course Selection Results and Payment (by late April 2026)
Successful applicants will be notified and asked to confirm their acceptance by completing the payment within 7 calendar days. Your place will be confirmed only upon receipt of full payment.
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Visa Application (Self-care, if applicable)
Admitted applicants will receive an official Admission Letter issued by HKUST(GZ) for visa applications. Please note that all applicants are responsible for arranging their visa (if needed) and travelling to and from the university. International students coming to China for the summer school could apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in their country of nationality or country of residence. For the visa options, please refer to Chinese Embassy/Consulate. If you need any support, please email summerschool@hkust-gz.edu.cn or study@hkust-gz.edu.cn
CREDIT-BEARING COURSES ADMISSION MACHANISM
HKUST(GZ) Summer School accepts applicants from any major, with two main requirements: current enrollment and meeting English proficiency standards. The admission process involves a "personal application - committee review - instructor evaluation" mechanism based on merit.
There are two main application channels:
1. Application and Review: Applicants submit their applications on the official website, and if they pass initial screening, they undergo manual review and selection.
2. Nomination and Admission: Candidates nominated by our recognized partner universities may gain admission after instructor review.