Summer Abroad Subsidy
Eligibility
- Min. CGPA 3.50 as of Semester 1, 2025/26.
- Successful applicant to one of the OxBridge programmes with an application confirmation issued by the Cambridge or Oxford.
- Submitted a complete application for the Subsidy by deadline.
Subsidy Amount
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CGPA as of Semester 1, 2025/26 | |
| Between 3.50 and 3.74 | 3.75 or above | |
| Pembroke / Girton / Exeter ECSP | HKD32,000 | HKD45,000 |
Allocation
- Allocation of the Subsidy will be based on the latest CGPA (as of Semester 1, 2025/26) and personal statement.
- Approved Subsidy will be transferred to the student's bank account as per record of Student Account Enquiry of PolyU Finance Office.
- The Subsidy will be clawed back if the student fails to complete the programme and transfer credit(s) back to PolyU.
1. Apply online for one of the Summer@OxBridge programmes by submitting a complete application to the programme provider directly. Save proof of your COMPLETED application in PDF format.
2. Complete the Online Application for Summer Abroad Subsidy (Summer@OxBridge). The required supporting documents include:
a. Proof of your COMPLETED application in PDF format from one of the OxBridge programmes.
b. A copy of your PolyU Student ID Card.
c. A personal statement (at a maximum of 500 words):
- Topic: What are the qualities that make you a suitable candidate for this programme? How would the programme positively impact your future academic, personal, or career goals?
*It is not necessary to include details of the official study programme offered by by the host university.
Subsidy Application Period: 19 January 2026 (00:00 Hong Kong Time) to 12 February 2026 (23:59 Hong Kong Time)
Programmes
| Period: | 11 July – 22 August 2026 |
| Duration: | 6 weeks |
| Academics: |
3 courses chosen from the list of over 30 courses; 1 of the 3 courses can be Independent Supervision. |
| Programme Fee: |
Non-refundable application fee – £60 Tuition fee – £6,300 (Optional) Independent supervision fee – £1,630 Accommodation fee ranges from £2,800 to £4,000 |
| Accommodation: |
A single-occupancy room with shared kitchen facilities and shared bathrooms, meal credit for an average of 8 meals per week at Pembroke, and 2 Formal Halls (formal dinners) are included. https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/pembroke-cambridge-summer-programme/accommodation |
| Programme Details: | https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/pembroke-cambridge-summer-programme |
| Announcement of Results: |
Official acceptance to the programme is made by Pembroke. Summer Abroad Subsidy results will be announced by GEO. |
*While the above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, please refer to the website of the programme provider for the latest and most accurate information.
| Period: |
Business Summer Programme or Economics Summer Programme: 29 June – 26 July 2026 |
| Duration: | 4 weeks |
| Academics: |
1 course comprising three modules in business topics covering business leadership, business strategy and responsible investing. 1 course comprising three parts covering macroeconomics and microeconomics. 1 course comprising three modules covering the jet engine, quantum technologies and nanotechnology.
1 course comprising three modules covering the economics of globalization, international relations theory and non-state actors and international order.
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| Programme Fee: |
Fee for residential programme – £5,095 https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/summer-programmes/programmes-for-uni-students/fees |
| Accommodation: | Accommodation in a single occupancy study bedroom on the main College site, approximately two meals per day in Cambridge, a welcome tea, two Formal Dinners, and an English Afternoon Tea are included.
https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/global-programmes/programmes-for-uni-students/college-life |
| Programme Details: | https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/programmes-for-uni-students |
| Announcement of Results: |
Official acceptance to the programme is made by Girton. Summer Abroad Subsidy results will be announced by GEO |
*While the above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, please refer to the website of the programme provider for the latest and most accurate information.
| Period: | 28 June - 8 August 2026 |
| Duration: | 6 weeks |
| Academics: |
Choose any 2 from the 12 lecture courses and the Individual Research Tutorial. https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/ecsp/academics/ *A high level of fluency in English is a prerequisite for attending the programme. |
| Programme Fee: |
Application fee – £60 Tuition fee – £4,240 Accommodation fee – £4,100 |
| Accommodation: | Single, en suite bedrooms at the Cohen Quadrangle in Jericho, a full meal plan of 3 meals per day (Monday-Friday), and 3, three-course, candle-lit Formal Dinners in Exeter’s Dining Hall are included. https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/summer-programmes/ecsp/accommodation/ |
| Programme Details: | https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/summer-programmes/ecsp/ |
| Announcement of Results: |
Official acceptance to the programme is made by ECSP. Summer Abraod Subsidy results to be announced by GEO. |
*While the above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, please refer to the website of the programme provider for the latest and most accurate information.
