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Study in Hong Kong 2026
This is an opportunity for you to study abroad for a 4-week period on an approved summer school programme at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). The summer schools will take place in July 2026.
This opportunity is open to undergraduate students in year 1 and 2.
For course details at HKBU click here.
For course details at PolyU click here.
There are up to 20 summer school places available with Turing Scheme funding offering:
- Free tuition
- Free accommodation
- A Turing Scheme grant of £476 to help towards the cost-of-living
- Free University travel insurance
Up to £1,017 in additional Turing Scheme funding is available to home undergraduate students who meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage.
In line with the Turing Scheme’s aim to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, students who meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage will be prioritised in the allocation of funding for this opportunity.
A further five First Generation funded summer school places are available specifically to students on the Manchester Met First Generation Scholarship Programme offering:
- Free tuition
- Free accommodation
- An additional First Generation Grant of £1,500 to help towards flights and living expenses whilst in Hong Kong
- Free University travel insurance
Please note that if you receive an additional First Generation Grant for this opportunity, you will not be eligible for the Turing Scheme funding.
Costs associated with this opportunity include:
- International travel (a return flight will typically cost £700 – £900)
- Visa – Hong Kong Immigration Department
- Food and other living costs – cost-of-living in Hong Kong
The funding provided will contribute towards your travel and living costs but may not cover all costs.
How to apply
Please submit your expression of interest (max. 300 words) by 1pm on Monday 16 February 2026
In your expression of interest, you should:
- explain your motivation for studying abroad in Hong Kong and how you expect this to impact your future
- outline any personal qualities and skills you would like to develop – this could be personally, academically or professionally
- mention your preference for HKBU or PolyU programme
- explain how the Turing Scheme funding or Fist Generation grant would help you to study abroad
As part of the selection, we will consider:
- Your expression of interest
- Your engagement with your programme of study (including any grades to date)
- Whether you meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage
If you are successful, we will then support you through the steps needed to take up the opportunity.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Learn... through a range of summer school programmes, including language and culture, geography and business.
- Develop... your independence, confidence, resilience and self-determination.
- Experience... life in Hong Kong and study in a multicultural environment.
- Reflect... and develop an understanding of difference within an international context.
- Express... your interest by 1pm on Tuesday 16 February 2025.
- Earn up to 300 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
- Earn up to 300 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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14:00 to 15:00 on 04/03/26 - Geoffrey Manton Building, Lab 111
Launch Event and Application Process -
02/07/26 to 31/07/26 - Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Summer School Programme -
06/07/26 to 07/08/26 - Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Summer School Programme