Summer@OxBridge

This programme aims to encourage students to attend one of the below programmes hosted by University of Cambridge and University of Oxford.

All full-time PolyU undergraduate students in UGC-funded programmes, except final-year students, in any faculty/school are welcome.
Students who have been on global student exchange programme are also eligible to apply but priority will be given to students who have not participated in global exchange programmes.
Students who expect to receive a summer exchange offer in the same year should not apply.

Join us! GEO Info Session - Summer Outbound Opportunities and Funding Available 2022/23

Date: 18 January 2023 (Wednesday)

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Venue: V322, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, PolyU

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face

Please feel free to download the Briefing PPT slides (2023 Summer Outbound) here for reference.

Subsidies

Eligibility

Min. CGPA 3.50 as of Semester 1, 2022/23.
Successful applicant to one of the OxBridge programmes with application confirmation issued by Cambridge or Oxford.
Submitted complete application for the Subsidy by deadline.

Subsidy Amount

	CGPA as of Semester 1, 2022/23
	Between 3.50 and 3.74	3.75 or above
Pembroke	HKD51,000	HKD71,000
Girton	HKD29,000	HKD39,000
Exeter	HKD47,000	HKD65,000

Subsidy Arrangement under Pandemic

Subsidy amount is calculated based on the condition that the OxBridge programmes are held offline and physical travel is required. Subsidy amount shall be adjusted if there is a change in mode of teaching and/or change in programme fees. In case of a downward adjustment of the Subsidy, extra-paid amount will be clawed back.
In case of cancellation of the OxBridge programme, the Subsidy shall be clawed back.

Allocation

Allocation of the Subsidy will be based on latest CGPA (as of Semester 1, 2022/23) and personal statement.
Approved Subsidy will be transferred to student's bank account as per record of Student Account Enquiry of PolyU Finance Office.
The Subsidy will be clawed back if student fail to complete the programme and transfer credit(s) back to PolyU.

1. Apply online for one of the Summer@OxBridge programmes by submitting complete application to the programme provider directly. Save a proof on COMPLETED application in PDF format.

2. Complete the Online Application for Summer@OxBridge Subsidy Supporting documents required:

a. A proof on COMPLETED application in PDF format from one of the OxBridge programmes; and

b. Copy of PolyU Student ID Card;

c. Personal statement (500 words)

- Topic: How would study abroad impact your life?

- Guiding questions: What are your reasons for choosing this particular programme and
how would the physical/virtual study abroad benefit you? What are your expectations?
* It is not necessary to include the official study programme details from the host university.

Subsidy Application Period: 20 January 2023 (09:00 Hong Kong Time) to 20 February 2023 (23:59 Hong Kong Time)

Programmes

Period:	8 July – 19 August 2023
Duration:	6 weeks
Courses:	3 courses chosen from the list of over 30 courses. 1 of the 3 courses can be Independent Supervision. https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/pembroke-cambridge-summer-programme/course-list
Programme Fee:	Application fee – £60 A non-refundable fee to cover the administration cost of processing applications. Tuition fee – £5,286 Covers Teaching & Learning, and College-based support: Academic and pastoral support from the programme team through daily drop-in advisory hours. Comprehensive feedback on performance through mid-term essays or alternative assessment. Access to the Pembroke College Library. Plenary lectures, Social Sciences and Sciences study skills sessions, Field trips and/or guest speakers on relevant courses. IT support, Wi-Fi across the College, teaching rooms and accommodation, 24/7 pastoral and welfare support, and practical support and advice from the programme team. (Optional) Independent Supervision supplement – £1,364 The opportunity to undertake an individual research project in place of one of the 3 lecture courses, fee includes: One-to-one academic supervision from an expert in your chosen field. Comprehensive feedback on your project work, Assessment of written work. Access to the Cambridge University library. https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/international-programmes/pembroke-cambridge-summer-programme/programme-fees
Accommodation:	Accommodation fee ranges from £2,340 to £2,865 depending on room type. Meal plan, 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@OxBridge Subsidy results to be announced by GEO.

^{*While above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, for the latest and most accurate information please refer to website/information provided by the programme provider.}

Period:	Business Summer Programme or Economics Summer Programme 25 June – 22 July 2023 Engineering Summer Programme 16 July – 12 August 2023
Duration:	4 weeks
Courses:	Business programme 1 course comprising three modules in business topics such as investing, strategy and leadership. Economics programme 1 course comprising three parts covering macroeconomics and microeconomics. Engineering programme 1 course comprising three modules covering nanotechnology, jet engines and quantum technologies.
Programme Fee:	£4,250 covering: The academic course (a minimum of 45 hours of contact time), a series of evening talks. Accommodation (single occupancy study bedroom) and meal plan. Formal dinners, English afternoon tea, social programme (past activities have included punting and museum visits), access to College facilities. Day trips to London and Oxford. https://www.girton.cam.ac.uk/summer-programmes/programmes-for-uni-students/fees
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@Oxbridge Subsidy results to be announced by GEO

^{*While above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, for the latest and most accurate information please refer to website/information provided by the programme provider.}

Period:	25 June - 5 August 2023
Duration:	6 weeks
Courses:	Choose any 2 from the 12 lecture courses and the Individual Research Tutorial. https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/ecsp/academics/
Programme Fee:	Application fee – £60 Tuition fee – £4,000 Covering 2 lecture courses and: Academic support, study skills seminars and drop-in study skills workshops. 24/7 pastoral and welfare support, 24/7 access to the Exeter College Library. Access to the 28 Bodleian Libraries for the duration of the Programme A series of evening lectures. Accommodation Fee – £3,050 Single occupancy, en-suite accommodation with meal plan, 24/7 WIFI access and dedicated IT support. Formal Dinners, social and extra-curricular activities, arrival day reception, orientation and Welcome Buffet. A day-trip to London including a performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/ecsp/finance/
Programme Details:	https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/summer-programmes/ecsp/
Announcement of Results:	Official acceptance to the programme is made by ECSP. Summer@Oxbridge Subsidy results to be announced by GEO.

^{*While above details are correct at the time of compiling the table, for the latest and most accurate information please refer to website/information provided by the programme provider.}

Student Stories

Girton College, University of Oxford, UK

Madina Janiyeva

This summer in Economics Summer Programme at Girton College was undoubtedly the best Summer in my life...

Pembroke-King's Summer Programme (PKP), University of Cambridge, UK

Tse Ka Yan Theresa

Last year I spent my best summer ever at one of the world’s most prestigious universities...

Exeter College, University of Oxford, UK

Wang Haoyuan

I’m grateful to PolyU for the opportunity to immerse myself in a completely new learning culture last summer...

Enquiries

Please state clearly your name, PolyU student ID, exchange period and destination in your enquiry, whenever it is by email, telephone or in-person.

Email: outbound.exchange@polyu.edu.hk

Tel: 2766 5116

Walk-in enquiry hours: Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays): 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Address: ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building

You can also make an appointment if you are not available during the walk-in enquiry hours. Please submit your request by email with proposed date & time at least two working days in advance.