PolyU Summer Institute

PROGRAMME PROFILE

At a glance

Associated institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Destination: Hong Kong SAR, China
Format & duration: On campus · 5-day camp with optional academic subjects
Age / stage: Secondary 4–5
Type: Academic courses
Information year: 2026

Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately

Learning and approach

The residential camp includes a day with a chosen faculty, short lectures in AI and data analytics or entrepreneurship, and an industry visit. Credit-bearing and non-credit academic subjects can be taken separately or with the camp.

Eligibility and international applicants

For Secondary 4–5, Grade 10–11 or Year 11–12 equivalents in 2025–26. Local and non-local students may apply. Non-local entrants need the appropriate student visa.

An international or non-local pathway is documented. Check your age, school stage, language and status requirements.

Dates and costs

Schedule

The 2026 early deadline was 13 March, followed by 31 March for non-local and 31 May for local applicants.

Costs

Regular 2026 prices in HK dollars were 3,000 for the camp, 4,800 for a credit subject and 4,000 for a non-credit subject for local students, or 7,200/6,400 combined. Non-local prices were 4,500, 7,100 and 6,300 respectively, or 11,000/10,200 combined.

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PROVIDER INFORMATION

Details from the provider

Eligibility

For Secondary 4–5, Grade 10–11 or Year 11–12 equivalents in 2025–26. Local and non-local students may apply. Non-local entrants need the appropriate student visa. Official source ↗

Application materials

Upload school examination reports for the last two terms, in English or Chinese. Official source ↗

Application and payment dates

The 2026 early deadline was 13 March, followed by 31 March for non-local and 31 May for local applicants. Official source ↗

Fees and inclusions

Regular 2026 prices in HK dollars were 3,000 for the camp, 4,800 for a credit subject and 4,000 for a non-credit subject for local students, or 7,200/6,400 combined. Non-local prices were 4,500, 7,100 and 6,300 respectively, or 11,000/10,200 combined. Official source ↗

Academic programme

The residential camp includes a day with a chosen faculty, short lectures in AI and data analytics or entrepreneurship, and an industry visit. Credit-bearing and non-credit academic subjects can be taken separately or with the camp. Official source ↗

HANLIN EDITORIAL GUIDANCE

Fit and preparation

Decide whether you want credit and housing before comparing camp, subject and combined fees.

Official sources and verification

Official source 1 ↗www.polyu.edu.hk
Official source 2 ↗www.polyu.edu.hk
Official source 3 ↗www.polyu.edu.hk
Official source 4 ↗www.polyu.edu.hk

Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.