City U Hong Kong Summer Research for Schulich & Science
Combine unique research opportunities in Engineering and Science with an immersion experience in bustling and diverse Hong Kong!
Research in your field of study: engineering, biomedical science, chemistry etc.The program also offers outside classroom activities including cultural activities and industrial visits to give participants a brief understanding of industrial establishments in Hong Kong.
Key information
Application information
Student Experience
"I think the most rewarding part of my exchange experience was opening myself up to a new culture. I enjoyed exploring different neighborhoods and interacting with locals, including my international buddy and people in the running club I joined, to get a sense for how different people experience the city and what they love about it. I also was paired with an amazing roommate and met some great people through my exchange program, so it was wonderful to be able to share these experiences together. "
- a Biomedical science student, Summer 2018
Program details
Possible Internship Research Areas:
Engineering:
Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering; Architecture and Architectural Engineering; Applied Electromagnetics; Optoelectronics, Electronics, Nanotechnology and Biosystems; Wireless Communications; Networking; Computer Engineering and Control Systems; Device physics; Materials science; Mechanical Engineering/ Product Design/ Manufacturing/ Quality Engineering; Robotics/ Mechatronics/ Automation; Bio/ Biomedical Engineering; Nuclear and Risk Engineering; Systems Engineering; Engineering Management
Science:
Chemistry; Biology; Environmental Science; Cancer Biology; Regenerative Medicine; Neuroscience; Nanomedicine; Multimedia Computing; Distributed Mobile Computing and Wireless Networking; Applied Algorithms; Data Science and Knowledge Management; Systems, Software Engineering and Internet Applications, Evolutionary Computation; Applied Analysis; Computational Mathematics; Mathematical Modelling; Probability and Statistics; Theory and Computational Physics; Spectroscopy and Imaging; Atomic, Molecular, Optics, Low Dimensional Systems; Soft Matter and Biophysics; Radiation Physics
Please select 5 choices from the UPDATED list of 2023 research placements for your application.
The summer research program runs from 5 June- 4 August, 2023.
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Costs
Exchange students pay their tuition and academic fees to the University of Calgary. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider.
City U has an estimated budget per month here.
Also, remember to include things like visas, insurance, vaccinations etc in your budget planning.
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Funding
Participating students can also apply for a Research Grant worth $3000.
Please note there is a separate application for the research grant.
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.
Please visit SRO website for further information. On-campus residence will be arranged for successful applicants, subject to availability of hostel places.
This research program is open to regular, full-time students in the Faculties of Science, Health Science and Engineering at the University of Calgary, who have completed at least 2 full years at the post-secondary level, with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B-)
Please choose your top 5 research placements in the application.
For more information about the program including an introduction video please click here. .
All university campuses in Hong Kong prohibit smoking on campuses in accordance with Hong Kong law.
Have questions?
The advisor for this 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.