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Summer@OxBridge

This programme aims to encourage students to attend one of the below programmes hosted by University of Cambridge and University of Oxford.

  • All full-time PolyU undergraduate students in UGC-funded programmes, except final-year students, in any faculty/school are welcome.
  • Students who have been on global student exchange programme are also eligible to apply but priority will be given to students who have not participated in global exchange programmes.
  • Students who expect to receive a summer exchange offer in the same year should not apply.

 

Join us! GEO Information Session - Outbound Opportunities for Summer 2025 & Semester 1, 2025/26 and Funding Available for 2024/25

Date: 15 January 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 15:30 – 16:30

Venue: FJ303, PolyU (face-to-face) & Zoom (online)

 

For registration, please click here for face-to-face participation or here for online participation. The PowerPoint slides will be uploaded to our website after the session.

Subsidies

Eligibility

  • Min. CGPA 3.50 as of Semester 1, 2024/25.
  • Successful applicant to one of the OxBridge programmes with application confirmation issued by Cambridge or Oxford.
  • Submitted complete application for the Subsidy by deadline.

 Subsidy Amount

CGPA as of Semester 1, 2024/25
Between 3.50 and 3.74 3.75 or above
Pembroke / Girton / Exeter ECSP HKD32,000 HKD45,000

 Allocation

  • Allocation of the Subsidy will be based on latest CGPA (as of Semester 1, 2024/25) and personal statement.
  • Approved Subsidy will be transferred to student's bank account as per record of Student Account Enquiry of PolyU Finance Office.
  • The Subsidy will be clawed back if student fail to complete the programme and transfer credit(s) back to PolyU.

    1. Apply online for one of the Summer@OxBridge programmes by submitting a complete application to the programme provider directly. Save proof on your COMPLETED application in PDF format.

    2. Complete the Online Application for Summer Abroad Subsidy (Summer@OxBridge). The required supporting documents include:

    a. Proof on your COMPLETED application in PDF format from one of the OxBridge programmes.

    b. A copy of your PolyU Student ID Card.

    c. A personal statement (500 words):

    - Topic: What are the qualities that make you a suitable candidate for this programme? How would the programme positively impact                                      your future academic, personal, or career goals? 

                       *It is not necessary to include the official study programme details from the host university.

    Subsidy Application Period: 20 January 2025 (09:00 Hong Kong Time) to 14 February 2025 (23:59 Hong Kong Time)

Programmes

Period: 12 July – 23 August 2025
Duration: 6 weeks
Academics:

3 courses chosen from the list of over 30 courses. 1 of the 3 courses can be Independent Supervision.

https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/pembroke-cambridge-summer-programme/course-portfolio

Programme Fee:

Non-refundable pplication fee – £60

Tuition fee – £6,020

(Optional) Independent supervision fee – £1,550

Accommodation fee ranges from £2,600 to £3,800

https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/pembroke-cambridge-summer-programme/programme-fees

Accommodation:

A single-occupancy room with shared kitchen facilities and shared bathrooms, meal credit for an average of 8 meals per week at Pembroke, and 2 Formal Halls (formal dinners) are included.

https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/pembroke-cambridge-summer-programme/accommodation

Programme Details: https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/pembroke-cambridge-summer-programme
Announcement of Results:

Official acceptance to the programme is made by Pembroke. Summer Abroad Subsidy results to be announced by GEO.

*While above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, for the latest and most accurate information please refer to website/information provided by the programme provider.

Period:

Business Summer Programme or Economics Summer Programme: 30 June – 27 July 2025
(Girton will extend the programmes by one day for PolyU students. The extra day will be part of the scheduled programme specially planned for PolyU students. Therefore, the end day shown in the official website will be different from here.)

Engineering Summer Programme: 20 July – 16 August 2025

Duration: 4 weeks
Academics:

Business programme

1 course comprising three modules in business topics covering business leadership, business strategy and responsible investing.

Economics programme

1 course comprising three parts covering macroeconomics and microeconomics.

Engineering programme

1 course comprising three modules covering the jet engine, quantum technologies and nanotechnology.

Programme Fee:

Fee for residential programme – £4,850

https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/summer-programmes/programmes-for-uni-students/fees

Accommodation:  Accommodation in a single occupancy study bedroom on the main College site, approximately two meals per day in Cambridge, a welcome tea, two Formal Dinners, and an English Afternoon Tea are included.

https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/global-programmes/programmes-for-uni-students/college-life

Programme Details: https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/programmes-for-uni-students 
Announcement of Results:

Official acceptance to the programme is made by Girton. Summer Abroad Subsidy results to be announced by GEO

*While above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, for the latest and most accurate information please refer to website/information provided by the programme provider.

 

Period: 29 June - 9 August 2025
Duration: 6 weeks
Academics:

Choose any 2 from the 12 lecture courses and the Individual Research Tutorial.

https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/ecsp/academics/

*A high level of fluency in English is a prerequisite for attending the programme.

Programme Fee:

Application fee – £60

Tuition fee – £4,240

Accommodation fee – £3,740

https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/ecsp/finance/

Accommodation: Single, en suite bedrooms at the Cohen Quadrangle in Jericho, a full meal plan of 3 meals per day (Monday-Friday), and 3, three-course, candle-lit Formal Dinners in Exeter’s Dining Hall are included.
https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/summer-programmes/ecsp/accommodation/
Programme Details: https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/summer-programmes/ecsp/
Announcement of Results:

Official acceptance to the programme is made by ECSP. Summer Abraod Subsidy results to be announced by GEO.

*While above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, for the latest and most accurate information please refer to website/information provided by the programme provider.

Enquiries

Please state clearly your name, PolyU student ID, exchange period and destination in your enquiry, whenever it is by email, telephone or in-person.

Email: outbound.exchange@polyu.edu.hk

Tel: 2766 5116

Walk-in enquiry hours: Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays): 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Address: ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building

You can also make an appointment if you are not available during the walk-in enquiry hours. Please submit your request by email with proposed date & time at least two working days in advance.

 

 

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