City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is a dynamic university in the pursuit of excellence, innovation and creativity for our society and the world. Summer Research at CityUHK can be for credit (Arts & Science areas) or not-for-credit if Engineering placement. Engineering students can participate in research projects in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Environmental Science.
Summer Research Exchange at CityUHK: CityUHK’s College of Engineering and College of Science are offering a nine-week long Summer Programme for exchange students to have hands-on experience in conducting scientific research under the supervision of a faculty member at CityUHK. Apart from gaining research experience, students will have the opportunity to participate in outside classroom activities, including industrial visits and cultural activities, to have a brief understanding of industrial establishments in Hong Kong as well as a taste of Chinese culture.
2026 Program dates: June 15 – August 7, 2026
2026 Summer Projects: please view program information for Engineering and Science on the host university website. Download the Engineering project list and Science project list.
There are 2 pathways for this SREP opportunity (please indicate which option you are pursuing in the Study Plan section of the Learning Abroad application):
a) Not-for-credit (you do not pay U of T tuition or host university tuition).
b) Pre-approved credits: CSB397Y0, PCL397Y0, HMB394Y0Y (1.0 U of T credit).
Housing: students can apply for on-campus housing but spaces are limited and not guaranteed. Successful applicants are required to pay the lodging fee in full if the housing application is successful. The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. Nominated students will be provided with detailed information from the host university.
The Student Residence Office at the host university will provide support to students who need to seek off-campus accommodation. Off-campus accommodation resources can be found at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/oca/.
Application Process for CSB397Y0/PCL397Y0/HMB394Y0:
- Submit CIE application by November 23, 2025.
- Applications will be reviewed by the relevant U of T department
- Successful candidates will receive CIE nomination (SREP is a competitive program and nomination is not guaranteed)
- Nominated students will be invited by the host university to complete an online application on CityUHK’s portal:
- ∗ Review project list and identify 5 projects in the order of preference.
- ∗ Submit the supporting documents:
- → Academic CV
- → List of 5 projects in the order of preference
- → Official transcript (https://www.registrar.utoronto.ca/transcripts/ordering-my-transcript/)
- Successful applicants will receive official admissions letter and further instructions.
Application Process for Non-Credit:
- Review project list and identify 5 projects in the order of preference.
- Submit CIE application by the non-credit deadline, please upload the following supporting documents (combine all documents in one PDF file and upload to the “resume” section)
- ∗ Academic CV
- ∗ List of 5 projects in the order of preference
- ∗ Academic record (unofficial transcript from ACORN is acceptable)
- Successful candidates will receive CIE nomination
- Nominated students will be invited by the host university to complete an online application on CityUHK’s portal **Nominated students please order an official transcript for the host application https://www.registrar.utoronto.ca/transcripts/ordering-my-transcript/
- CityUHK will send official admissions letter and further instructions to those who are admitted by the program
Student Visa: Non-local students MUST apply for student visas in advance unless they have the right of abode or right to land in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Some foreign passport holders might be granted visa-free entry to Hong Kong as visitors. Such a ‘visitor’ status, however, does NOT serve the purpose of studying in Hong Kong. As per Hong Kong Immigration’s directive, CityUHK is unable to accept a student for enrolment if he/she cannot present a valid student visa.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for their student visas through the host university’s Global Engagement Office (GEO). CIE will facilitate courier shipment of Visa documents, and as the visa/entry permit application processing may take 8 weeks or longer, nominated students must submit the application documents no later than March 12, 2026. For more information on student visa, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/geo/non-local-students/visa/student-visa.
Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.
