Pukyong National University (PKNU) invites you to learn about Korea and its unique culture through lectures and off-campus activities such as Korean Traditional Costume and Manner, Taekwondo, K-pop Dance, Cooking Korean Food, Making Traditional Korean Alcohol, Marine Sports in Busan, and Gamcheon Culture Village Tour.
Please note that credit transfer is NOT acceptable for this programme.
| Program Dates | 2-week: 20 July – 14 August 2025 4-week: 31 July – 14 August 2025 |
| Program fee | 2 weeks: USD 1,000 (~HK$7,771)^ 4 weeks: USD 1,450 (~HK$11,267)^ |
| Nomination Deadline | 27 April 2025 |
- Program Leaflet 2025
- Application form for 2-week program: click here
- Application form for 4-week program: click here
^For reference only, the exchange rate is quoted directly from Xe Currency Converter as of 20 March 2025.
| Duration | Courses | Type | Time |
| 2 weeks | Korean Language | Mandatory | Morning (9 am-12 pm) |
| 4 weeks | – Understanding of International Relations; – Sports SCUBA diving and Understanding the aquatic environment; – Understanding Korean Culture I; – Sailing Yacht (Water Sports). | Select 1 | Morning (9 am-12 pm) |
| 2/4 weeks | Global Culture I/II (Cultural Activities) | Mandatory | Afternoon (2-5 pm) |
Tuberculosis(TB) Test
- TB test result is compulsory for all international students.
- You must bring your tuberculosis(TB) test result in English with you upon arrival.
- TB test must be done within one(1) month period
- TB Test result not acceptable if test done before:
- 2 Weeks: 1 July 2025
- 4 Weeks: 20 June 2025
Submission of Application
- Email the the following documents to the Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) at studyabroad@hksyu.edu by 27 April 2025.
- The CGE will liaise with PKNU and send you the payment information in due course.
- Students should pay the fee to PKNU by 9 May 2025 (4 weeks)/ 16 May 2025 (2 weeks). Late payments will not be accepted.
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 14/25 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 after receiving the Letter of Acceptance issued by the host institution. |
| 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 14/25 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 after receiving the Letter of Acceptance issued by the host institution. |