CLIC HIT Summer Research
Take part in engineering research in the city of Harbin for the summer!
Harbin is known for its Russian influences, like the lovely Saint Sofia Cathedral, and HIT itself was founded in 1920 as the Harbin Sino-Russian School for Industry to educate railway engineers in the Russian style.
Key information
Application information
Student Experience
"Researching in China has exceeded my expectations in terms of what I thought I would learn. I expected to learn about mechanical engineering, academic research, and gain cultural insight. What I didn't expect, and what I am most grateful for, is gaining a deeper understanding of myself. Studying abroad opens your eyes to more than just academics and culture."
- Belle Seguin, Mechanical Engineering, Summer 2019
Program details
The following projects have been approved by Engineering. Please see your academic advisor for more information on how credit will transfer.
Mechanical:
Project 1. Action Recognition Based Human Action Monitoring Under Industry 4.0
Project 2. The Optimize Control of Robotic Manipulator in Kinematics and Dynamics Aspect
Project 3. Industrial Internet based multi-AGVs scheduling in shop-floor
Civil:
Please check back as more projects/departments may be added to the list as they are approved.
While there is some flexibility in dates, HIT generally offers a mid-May to August placement.
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Costs
Students are responsible for their flights, health insurance, visas, vaccinations, food, and their additional travel budgets.
While many of the in country costs during the program are covered by the CLIC funding described below, students should plan to have access to sufficient funds for the first month of their program as the stipend functions more like a reimbursement since it's not disbursed until at least 2-4 weeks into the program.
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Funding
CLIC funding is provided through two different sources: the CLIC Member Institution and the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
CLIC-CSC funding is provided to all students of CLIC Universities studying in China. This funding includes:
-tuition costs paid to HIT
- housing subsidy at HIT (if living in on-campus housing)
- monthly stipend (paid in China, usually towards the end of the program)
- free Chinese medical coverage (although students will still be required to purchase a Canadian travel medical plan to supplement the Chinese coverage)
The CLIC Member Institutions have also provided funding towards these programs. University of Calgary students will receive this funding through the Undergraduate International Research Grant or Global Access Fund.
HKCBA Award 3 prizes awarded annually. Apply directly to HKCBA ($3000/$2000/$1000)See funding page for more details. Deadline: October 31, 2022
NEW! Global Access Fund - up to 10 student per year and up to $5500 per person. This "funding first" model allows students to apply by October 28 and know their funding results before applying to a program. Economically disadvantaged students, first-in-family to attend university, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+ students, students with disabilities and visible/racialized minority students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Students will live in the dormitory.
This exchange is open to regular, full-time students at the University of Calgary, who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7(B-). Mechanical or Civil engineering majors are required.
Please note: Only Canadian citizens under 45 years old are eligible to apply.
Please list your top 3 research placements on the application.
Have questions?
The advisor for the program is: Veronica V. Cardoso
How to Apply
Download the application guide
This PDF contains information on how to complete your application and what to do after you have applied.
Identify three programs of interest
We recommend applying for your top three programs for the priority application deadline, as placement may be competitive. We will assess your applications in ranked order.
Check requirements and deadlines
These may vary by program, so check the individual program pages and make sure that you are aware of any different application deadlines or eligibility requirements.
Start your application
Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!
Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.