The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites international students to join its Vancouver Summer Program (VSP). The unique four-week experience at one of the world’s top universities offers more than academic learning. It provides opportunities to engage in social and cultural activities, build global connections, and experience life in vibrant Vancouver. Participants can also choose optional tours to explore Canada’s most famous landmarks, making this an unforgettable summer adventure.
| Programme Dates | June session: 5 June – 5 July 2026 July session: 17 July – 17 August 2026 |
| Deadline for group booking | June session: 1 March 2026 July session: 1 March 2026 |
| Program Fee | C$5,850 (~HK$33,077)^ *The programme fee includes course fees and materials, most activities, accommodation, and medical insurance. Optional tours, airfare, meals, and other personal expenses are not included. |
| Application Fee | C$150, due at the time of application (~HK$838)^ |
| Admission Requirement | CGPA – 2.5/4.0 or above English Proficiency – Fully proficient in English and able to engage in an academic setting. Do not require TOEFL or IELTS results. |
| Course Packages | Details |
| Visa Information | Details |
| Online Information Sessions | 13 January 2026, 7:00 pm – PST Sign Up 29 January 2026, 7:00 am – PST Sign Up 12 February 2026, 7:00 pm – PST Sign Up 24 February 2026, 7:00 am – PST Sign Up |
^For reference only, the exchange rate is quoted directly from Xe Currency Converter as of 15 December 2025.
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Submission of Group Booking
- Step 1: Check and ensure that you fulfil the admission requirements.
- Step 2: Submit an application here to the Centre for Global Engagement (CGE) by 1 March 2026.
- Step 3: The CGE will nominate you to UBC after internal screening.
- Step 4: After reviewing the group application, instructions on paying the program fee will be provided by UBC. Please complete the remaining application process on time.
- Step 5: You will receive the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) once the payment and application are approved.
- Step 6: Please apply for the related Visa once you receive the LoA. Do remember to allow sufficient time for the visa application.
Credit transfer possibility for undergraduate students
Eligibility for applying for credit transfer
- Full-time undergraduate student at HKSYU
- Obtaining a CGPA of 2.5 or above
- Applied for the Vancouver Summer Program via Group Booking
- Please note that credit transfer is NOT available to Year 3 entrants (大三入學生).
Steps for applying for credit transfer
- Step 1: Students apply for the credit transfer by indicating their preference in the online application form for Group Booking.
- Step 2: After receiving the applications, an internal screening will be conducted by CGE. CGE will send the related course information to the department for pre-approval.
- Step 3: After the departments’ approvals, successful applicants will receive a Credit Transfer Form from CGE.
- Step 4: Students fill in Part I & II of the Credit Transfer Form and return it to CGE.
- Step 5: After completing the summer school and receiving the transcript from the host institution, please fill in Part III of the Credit Transfer Form.
- Step 6. Send the completed Credit Transfer Form along with the course outline and the transcript to CGE. The documents will be forwarded to the Departmental Coordinator for final approval and the Registry for further processing.
Remarks: Credit transfer is NOT guaranteed. Final approval rests with the departments and the Registry, subject to the validity of credit transfer and course equivalency.
Education Bureau’s Scholarship / Subsidy
| Reaching Out Award Please contact the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) for more details. Application for supporting the overseas activity to be held between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2027 will be closed on 13 January 2026 (5 pm). |
| Means-tested Subsidy Undergraduate 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 Scheme for Subsidy on Exchange for Post-secondary Students (SSE) of the Education Bureau. With Canada as the destination and 4 weeks in duration, the maximum level of subsidy for the Subsidy Scheme for this summer school programme is HK$19,000. 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 for SSE please submit your Application Form after receiving the Letter of Acceptance issued by the host institution, and before your departure. |