Hong Kong Baptist University Summer 2025 Exchange
Hong Kong Baptist University is pleased to announce the launch of the HKBU Summer Programme 2025!
Running from 2nd to 31st July, this program offers an exceptional blend of inspiring experiences in Hong Kong and Macau.
About the Program
HKBU offers a diverse selection of credit-bearing courses across various disciplines, all designed to spark intellectual curiosity. In addition to engaging academic opportunities, they have planned a series of activities for you to explore the vibrant energy of Hong Kong and Macau:
Day tour to Macau, “Las Vegas of the East”
Theme Park Adventure with Behind-the-Scenes Discoveries
Credit-Bearing Courses across Disciplines
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Career Workshops
Curated Heritage Tours and Movie Hotspots
Free Tuition with On-campus Accommodation (New Hostel)
Application Details
Upon nomination, your will then receive detailed application instructions from HKBU by email. The application deadline for them is 12 April, 2025.
Enquiries
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at summerprog@hkbu.edu.hk.
Who is this program for?
Undergraduate students in good academic standing who will have completed 2 years of Bachelor studies by the end of Winter 2024. This is an interdisciplinary course. Students and working professionals from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Fees and costs
There is no tuition cost; cost. The US$1,520, the program fee covers accommodation in a brand new Student Hostel, visa fees, theme park activities, and administration costs.
Immigration
It is strongly recommended to start the visa application process as soon as students receive their acceptance letter so to avoid any delay.
Transfer credits
Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.
Funding
Limited funding may be available; contact the Global Learning Office
How to apply
Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 15, 2024 to the Global Learning Office.
*To complete your application, you will:
fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)
write a one-page letter of intent (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)
print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner and
prepare your resume.
Once you have all four pieces of application documents, upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.
In addition to the above, please have two letters of reference emailed to Global@smu.ca. At least one letter needs to be written by your Saint Mary’s course instructor.
If you want to know more about what should be included in your letter of intent, or if your professor would like to know what to include in their reference letter, please refer to the Study Abroad Information Package found here https://studio.smu.ca/apply.
What happens after you apply?
If you are selected, you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office, and the rest of the pre-departure steps will be explained.
Questions?
Email the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca.