Soongsil International Summer School ━ Soongsil University
Introduction
Soongsil University, a private, Christian university located in the middle of Seoul, Korea, is inviting you to participate in their 3-week or 4-week summer school. You can sign up for one course (for 3 Soongsil University credits) and enjoy different Korean cultural activities.
The on-site summer school is one of the shortlisted summer programmes eligible for HKSYU’s Credit-bearing Summer Abroad Scheme (GEC206). Please note that credit transfer is NOT acceptable for summer programmes.
| Programme Dates | Session I : 29 July – 22 August 2024Session II : 5 – 22 August 2024 |
| Application Deadline | Session I : 20 May 2024Session II : 14 June 2024 |
| Application Fee | KRW100,000 ≈ HK$580 |
| Programme Fee | Session I :Tuition fee : 2,450,000 ≈HKD14,467Accommodation : KRW 550,000 ≈HKD3,191Session II :Tuition fee : 1,950,000 ≈HKD11,515Accommodation : KRW 400,000 ≈HKD2,320*Please check with Soongsil University (summer@soongsil.ac.kr) for scholarship possibilities. |
| Programme Contents | Session I :1 Course, 3 Special Lectures, 7 Cultural Activities, Soongsil International Summer Friends (Buddy Program) and Language Exchange ProgramSession II :1 Course, 4 Cultural Activities, Soongsil International Summer Friends (Buddy Program) and Language Exchange Program |
* Please refer to the website of the organiser for the schedule, courses and other information.
Submission of Application
- Submit your application to Soongsil University.
- Fill out the online form of the International Unit for us to keep track of who has applied.
- The International Unit will assist you in preparing the official academic transcript, and brief you on issues related to summer programmes, but you are responsible for submitting your application to the programme organiser before the deadline, paying for the programme fee, securing a proper visa (if applicable), purchasing air tickets and insurance, etc.
Education Bureau’s Scholarship / Subsidy
| Reaching Out Award Please contact the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) for more details. |
| Means-tested Subsidy Students receiving means-tested student financial assistance from the Student Finance Office (SFO) or whose families are receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) are eligible to apply for the Subsidy Scheme for Exchange Activities –Means-tested Subsidy on Exchange to “Belt and Road” Regions for the Post-Secondary Students (Means-tested SSEBR): With Korea as the destination and 18/25 days in duration, the maximum level of subsidy for the Subsidy Scheme for this summer school programme is HK$9,000. The amount for an eligible student is calculated by the approved level of student finance (in terms of percentage of full grant) to the maximum level of subsidy for the Subsidy Scheme.Each student will only be eligible for assistance under the Means-tested SSEBR TWICE throughout their study in programme(s) at the same level of study in Hong Kong, irrespective of the amount of subsidy received. If you are eligible to apply, please submit your Application Form. |
| Non-means-tested Subsidy All full-time and local undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the Subsidy Scheme for Exchange Activities –Non-means-tested SSEBR: With Korea as the destination and 18/25 days in duration, the maximum level of subsidy for the Subsidy Scheme on this summer school programme is HK$2,700.Each student will only be eligible to receive the Non-means-tested SSEBR ONCE throughout their study in programme(s) at the same level of study in Hong Kong. If you are eligible to apply, please submit your Application Form. *For more information about the Education Bureau’s Subsidy Scheme for Exchange Activities, please visit our website. |
Home University Information – for Soongsil University Application Form
| Name of Institution | Hong Kong Shue Yan University |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR, China |
| Name of Home University Coordinator | Ms. Pauline LAU |
| Title of Home University Coordinator | Head, International Unit |
| Phone | (852) 28048407 |
| Fax | (852) 28068044 |
| studyabroad@hksyu.edu | |
| Zip code | 000000 |
| Postal Address | RLB 501, Research Complex, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, 6 Wai Tsui Crescent, Braemar Hill, North Point, Hong Kong |
Enquiries
Please contact the International Unit by phone (2804-8407), email (studyabroad@hksyu.edu) or in person (RLB501 of Research Complex).