With 12 specially designed courses to choose from, you can learn from quality courses while enjoying the intercultural environment. You also get the chance to discover the top attractions of Turkey through weekend tours. Delightful Istanbul Summer School was first launched in 2014 and attracted over 100 participants from more than 20 countries in 2015.
Please note that credit transfer is NOT acceptable for this programme. Scholarship opportunities may be offered if there are over 5 applicants.
| Programme Dates | 26 July – 9 August 2025 |
| Application Deadline for group booking | 23 February 2025 |
| Enrollment Fee | €890 |
| Courses | Details |
Please refer to the website of the host for more information.
Submission of Application
- Check and ensure that you fulfil the admission requirements.
- Submit an application to the Centre for Global Engagement by 16 February 2025.
- The Centre for Global Engagement will nominate you to the IAU after internal screening.
- Submit your application to IAU and upload supporting documents.
- If Proof of Student Status/Transcript is needed for application, please apply for the documents through the Registry here.
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 Means-tested Subsidy on Exchange to “Belt and Road” Regions for the Post-Secondary Students (Means-tested SSEBR) of the Education Bureau. With Turkey as the destination and 15 days in duration, the maximum level of subsidy for the Subsidy Scheme for this summer school programme is HK$14,000. 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 for SSE please submit your Application Form after you receive the Letter of Acceptance issued by the host. |
| Non-means-tested Subsidy All full-time and local undergraduate students are eligible to apply for Non-means-tested SSEBR With Turkey as the destination and 15 days in duration, the maximum level of subsidy for the Subsidy Scheme on this summer school programme is HK$4,200. 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 for SSE please submit your Application Form after you receive the Letter of Acceptance issued by the host. |