Vancouver Summer Program ━ The University of British Columbia
Introduction
A four-week experience for international undergraduate students at one of the world’s top universities. UBC VSP is as much about academics as it is about social and cultural experiences.
The on-site summer school is one of the shortlisted summer programmes eligible for HKSYU’s credit-bearing Summer Abroad Scheme (GEC206). Please note that credit transfer is NOT acceptable for summer programmes.
| Programme Dates | June session: 7 June – 7 July 2024 (4 weeks)
July session: 12 July – 12 August 2024 (4 weeks) |
| Application Deadline | June session: 22 March 2024 (Extended from 1 March 2024)
July session: 24 April 2024 (Extended from 5 April 2024) |
| Programme Fee | CA$5,825
(includes application fee, tuition for your course package, accommodation, course materials, and medical insurance) |
| Courses | For more details, please refer to their Course Packages. |
*Please refer to the website of the organiser for the actual programme fee, accommodation and other expenses.
Submission of Application
- Check and ensure that you fulfil the admission and language requirements.
- Submit your application to Vancouver Summer Program.
- Fill in the online form of the International Unit for us to keep track of who has applied.
- The International Unit will assist you in preparing the official academic transcript, and brief you on issues related to summer programmes, but you are responsible for submitting your application to the programme organiser before the deadline, paying for the programme fee, arranging accommodation, securing a proper visa (if applicable), purchasing air tickets and insurance, etc.
Education Bureau’s Scholarship / Subsidy
| Reaching Out Award
Please contact the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) for more details. |
| Means-tested Subsidy
Students receiving means-tested student financial assistance from the Student Finance Office (SFO) or whose families are receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) are eligible to apply for the Scheme for Subsidy on Exchange for Post-secondary Students (SSE) of the Education Bureau. With the Canada as the destination and 31/32 days in duration, the maximum level of subsidy for the Subsidy Scheme for this summer school programme is HK$19,000. The amount for an eligible student is calculated by the approved level of student finance (in terms of percentage of full grant) to the maximum level of subsidy for the Subsidy Scheme. Please contact the International Unit to check your eligibility. Each student will only be eligible for assistance under the SSE ONCE throughout their study in programme(s) at the same level of study in Hong Kong, irrespective of the amount of subsidy received. If you are eligible to apply for SSE please submit your Application Form. * For more information about the Education Bureau’s Subsidy Scheme for Exchange Activities, please visit our website. |
Enquiries
Please contact the International Unit by phone (2804-8407), email (studyabroad@hksyu.edu) or in person (RLB501 of Research Complex).
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