International Summer Programmes are organised by the Centre for International Training and Education, University of Leicester. The following three 3-week programmes combine general and academic English classes with subject-specific content, as well as a varied social programme where you will meet and socialise with other students.

Please note that credit transfer is NOT acceptable for these programmes.

ProgrammesEnglish for Humanities
Leicester Discovery
Programme Dates4 – 22 August 2025
Application Deadline22 June 2025 (application will be closed earlier if the course fills up)
Acceptance and Payment Deadline29 June 2025
Registration Deadline6 July 2025
Programme Fee  £2,300 (~HK$23,812)^
AccommodationIncluded in programme fee
ScholarshipInternational Summer Programme scholarships
Application deadline: 8 June 2025
Please ensure that you receive an offer from UOL before submitting your scholarship application.

^For reference only, the exchange rate is quoted directly from Xe Currency Converter as of 8 May 2025.

*Please refer to the website of the organiser for the entry requirements, accommodation and refund policy.

Submission of Application 

  1. Check and ensure that you fulfill the admission requirements.
  2. Fill out the online form for us to keep track of who has applied. This will help us assist with your application more effectively.
  3. Submit your application to the University of Leicester:
  4. If you need Proof of Student Status/Transcript for application, please apply for the documents through the Registry here.

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 – Subsidy on Exchange for Post-secondary Students (SSE): With United Kingdom as the destination and 19 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 be eligible for assistance under the SSE only ONCE 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.