Summer School Exchange: Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading comprehensive research university. CUHK International Summer School gives students the opportunity to spend the summer surrounded by other international students while learning in and exploring Hong Kong. Available summer courses include business & management, China studies, Chinese language (Cantonese and Putonghua), environment, science & technology, and society & human interaction. CUHK International Summer School offers two different sessions – July and August.
 

Credit equivalency
3 CUHK credits = 0.5 UofT FCE. Students can complete 3 or 6 CUHK credits (0.5 or 1.0 UofT FCE).

Course Availability
Find more information for the July Session here, and for the August session here.

Housing
On-campus housing is guaranteed. Find more information for the July Session here and for the August session here. Accommodation fee is not included in the administration & activities fees.

Fees
Summer tuition (equivalent to taking 0.5 FCE or 1.0 FCE U of T course) is paid to U of T. Tuition for exchange students is waived, but you will still be required to pay CUHK fees for accommodation, visa and administration. Find more information for the July session here and the August session here under “Exchange students.”

Questions? Email global.el@utoronto.ca 

Visit the CUHK website here

Please note, this is a Summer School Exchange option. In a Summer School Exchange, each host institution allocates a limited number of spots for U of T students, and the Centre for International Experience (CIE) selects students to fill these spaces. You apply through Mobility Online and are selected internally by CIE. If chosen, you will be formally nominated to the host institution for their summer program. Spaces are limited and not guaranteed.

Fees
Nominated students must pay the tuition & incidental fees to U of T by the Summer Payment Deadline.  You can find the summer tuition information on the Fees & Payments page. While tuition is paid to U of T, you are still responsible for additional costs as specified by the host institution, such as housing, excursions, and administrative fees. You will also be responsible for the cost of flights, visas (if applicable) and other general cost of living while abroad.

Students will be eligible to apply for the needs-based IE Award.

Transfer Credit
Exchange students must have their courses formally pre-assessed and approved for transfer credit before their departure. CIE Learning Abroad will send instructions on this process once you are selected.

If you wish to find more Summer Exchange Programs, please search the “Find Your Experience” tool here. To Learn more about Independent Summer School options, find more information here.

Location

Country(ies): Hong Kong
City: Hong Kong
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: No
Timeline: Summer
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Application: March 3, 2026

Details

Language of Study: English, Chinese
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: Other administration fees paid to CUHK
Funding: IE Award

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: Applied Science and Engineering (Undergrad), Arts and Science (St. George, Undergrad), Faculty of Information (Undergrad), Faculty of Law (JD), Faculty of Music, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, Kinesiology and Physical Education (Undergrad), Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, Rotman Commerce, School of Graduate Studies, UTM (Undergrad), UTSC (Undergrad)
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.25 (Undergraduates) or B (Graduates)