Application
Eligibility
The Summer Institute is open to senior secondary school students who are interested in learning about fascinating topics in different areas from top-notch academics in HKUST.

Eligible students must be holders of HKID who are completing Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 by summer 2012 (i.e., promoting to Secondary 5 and Secondary 6 in the upcoming school year) or equivalent.

Application Period
We accept applications from 1 – 30 April, 2012. Deadline extended – application will close at 5pm on Friday, 4 May 2012.

Applications must be submitted online on or before 30 April, 2012. Due to an overwhelming response to the Summer Institute, the deadline is now extended to 4 May, 2012. However, applications received after 11:59pm, 30 April 2012 will only be considered for second round admissions. Second round results will be released by 15 June, 2012.

Application Procedures

Step 1
Read the General Guide and Sample Application

Step 2
(a) Complete the online application form by 30 April
(b) Check your email for receipt acknowledgement of your application form from HKUST Summer Institute

Step 3
(a) Send a copy of your report cards to ustsummer@ust.hk to complete your application
(b) Check your email for receipt acknowledgement of your supporting documents

Step 4 – only for students applying for Financial Assistance
(a) Download the Application for Financial Assistance
(b) Submit the form and all supporting documents to HKUST Summer Institute by 7 May

Step 5
(a) Check our website for admission results online:
•  First round results released by 25 May
•  Second round results released by 15 June
(b) Indicate your acceptance via our website
(c) Receive an official admission of offer and a reply slip via post
(d) Pay the program fee and post the original proof of payment to HKUST Summer Institute to confirm your acceptance of offer
(e) Check your email for an acknowledgement of payment

Step 6
Information on first day of program will be sent to all successful applicants via email in early July