HKPU Summer School

HKPU offers several course tracks in different areas. The following tracks are offered in Summer 2023:

Track 1: Chinese Language, Culture and Society
Track 2: Design, Innovation and Technology
Track 3: Business, Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership

Students are allowed to take 1 or 2 courses within a single track or by mixing-and-matching across multiple tracks, as long as there are no timetable conflicts. (You will be charged tuition for 1 or 2 UCalgary courses accordingly.) 1 standard 3-credit course at HKPU = 1 standard 3-unit course at UCalgary.

Please visit HKPU's website for more information.

Schulich students: You may be able to use certain pre-approved courses at HKPU's summer program towards their COST options. Please contact the Engineering Student Centre for details.

1. Not all the courses offered by HKPU can be used towards COST options.
2. Schulich students must obtain an approved ‘Letter of Permission’ before they attend any exchange program, otherwise, no transfer credit will be guaranteed. 

The 2023 program runs from July 17 to August 16. The 2024 dates are not yet known, but are expected to be around this date.

Accommodation at Hung Hom Halls of Residence is guaranteed for the summer program, and the accommodation fee is waived for incoming exchange students. More info on how to get there, visiting hours, etc. will be shared as soon as the Summer 2022 program details are released (this information was removed from HKPU's website as the Summer 2021 program was held entirely online).

The Hung Hom Halls, built in 2002, contain a dining hall/canteen, 25-metre swimming pool, games room with TV/Xbox/massage chair, printing room, dance room, two fitness rooms, activity room with screen & projector, snooker room with billards, table tennis court for ping pong games, meditation room, piano room, study rooms, and laundry rooms.

All bedrooms come with LAN ports and wifi. All rooms are double-occupancy, equipped with furniture (desk/bed), with communal kitchens on each floor. Toilet/Shower facilities are shared between 4 students. 

Student Tips: "There is a Skywalk through the MTR (Train) station to PolyU – Takes about 10 mins walk. Skywalk is protected from most rain and sun, but does not have Air conditioning. The app MyObservatory is a weather app that gives constant updates on weather, as well as the current temperature and typhoon level at the moment. It’s [been] pretty handy in letting me know when and how hard it’s going to rain." Android Link  Apple Link

"Get an Octopus Card. You can use it to pay for EVERYTHING."

This exchange is open to regular, full-time students in any faculty, who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-) 

What's unique about this program?

In addition to a selection of affordable field trip, HKPU has organized a variety of incredible activities! 

What's special about Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is one of the world's most recognizable global metropolitan areas and provides a contrast between East and Western culture that is reflected in its rich culinary scene. The city holds records for having the most skyscrapers in the world, the world's longest life expectancy (at 86.7 years on average), the tallest outdoor bronze Buddha, the world's only exclusively double-decker tram system, and the largest permanent light & sound show - "A Symphony of Lights", to name a few. It's also ranked as the #1 student city to live in, in the world!

Student Experience: "Go out and try different things – especially the food. There are many common Cantonese dishes you cannot try in Calgary! Or very hard to find. Like Decent Egg Tarts!"

All university campuses in Hong Kong prohibit smoking on campuses in accordance with Hong Kong law. 

What supports or services are available on the HKPU Summer program?

HKPU offers an orientation program for incoming students on the summer program. The HKPU campus also runs two canteens (cafeterias) where you can buy affordable meals/snacks, a dim sum house, gyms, and a swimming pool. The summer school also runs a variety of events, including cooking classes, an Eco-walk through a local park, tai chi, tea and calligraphy sessions, etc. 

Student Experience: "There was an orientation meeting, where we were assigned to group and given a general tour of Campus. It was helpful in meeting people and learning where I could get to certain buildings."