PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, CDGT
- Destination
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Format & duration
- On campus · Varies by course
- Age / stage
- Upper primary to secondary, by course
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Summer courses run from several days to several weeks. Options for secondary students include forensic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and game development with Godot. Each course sets its own prerequisites, language and assessment.
Eligibility and international applicants
The programme serves upper-primary and secondary students. Forensic chemistry targets Secondary 2–4. Pharmaceutical chemistry starts at Secondary 3 and gives preference to applicants familiar with organic structures.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Applications ran 25 March–22 April 2026, with first-round decisions on 27 May. Teaching was scheduled for July–August, mainly at HKUST.
Costs
The non-refundable 2026 application fee was HK$250. Approved financial assistance covered 50% of course tuition. The 2026 forensic and pharmaceutical chemistry options each cost HK$4,800. Prices for other courses appear in their individual descriptions.
Official source ↗ Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Eligibility
- The programme serves upper-primary and secondary students. Forensic chemistry targets Secondary 2–4. Pharmaceutical chemistry starts at Secondary 3 and gives preference to applicants familiar with organic structures. Official source ↗
Application materials
- Upload identity documentation and the most recent school report. Relevant awards or examination records may support the application. Learning-support or aid requests require additional evidence. Official source ↗
Session dates
- Applications ran 25 March–22 April 2026, with first-round decisions on 27 May. Teaching was scheduled for July–August, mainly at HKUST. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- The non-refundable 2026 application fee was HK$250. Approved financial assistance covered 50% of course tuition. Official source ↗
- The 2026 forensic and pharmaceutical chemistry options each cost HK$4,800. Prices for other courses appear in their individual descriptions. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Summer courses run from several days to several weeks. Options for secondary students include forensic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and game development with Godot. Each course sets its own prerequisites, language and assessment. Official source ↗
Fit and preparation
Match the course to your school stage and language before assembling evidence of prerequisites.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗cdgt.hkust.edu.hk
- Official source 2 ↗cdgt.hkust.edu.hk
- Official source 3 ↗cdgt.hkust.edu.hk
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