HKUST Pre-University Programs | Summer & Enrichment Courses

HKUST Pre-University Program

Year 11 / Grade 10 / Form 4 or above

The HKUST Pre-University Program offers high school students a broad introduction to academic exploration and campus experiences through a variety of engaging opportunities.

Students can choose from a range of programs, including credit-bearing courses, cross-disciplinary projects and overseas experiences led by faculty and industry partners. These opportunities provide valuable insights into different fields, helping students broaden their horizons and prepare confidently for their future academic journeys.

Programs Offered

HKUST Summer Bootcamp for Polymath (Period: July 19 - 28, 2026) HKUST Summer Institute Credit-bearing Courses:　　　　1 credit per course　　　　　(Period: July 20 – 27, 2026) Thematic-based Programs (Period: July 20-24, 2026) Collaborative Corporate Programs　　　　　　　　(Period: July 28 - 31, 2026) Regional Program - Location: Shanghai (Period: February 5 – 9, 2026)

HKUST Summer Bootcamp for Polymath (Period: July 19 - 28, 2026)

HKUST Summer Bootcamp for Polymath

HKUST Summer Institute Credit-bearing Courses:　　　　1 credit per course　　　　　(Period: July 20 – 27, 2026)

Becoming an Effective Decision Maker

Chemistry in the Modern World

Managing Risk in Business and Daily Life

Microbial Control in Health and the Environment

Developing Android Applications for Beginners

Human Body and Diseases

Sociology and Everyday Life

Thematic-based Programs (Period: July 20-24, 2026)

Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Transforming Ideas into Ventures

Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

Exploring STEM Through Sensing Technologies

Unleashing Skills Today: AI Sparks

AI in Action: Explore AI Vision, Language, and Robotics

Designing AI Workflows for Smart Learning

Collaborative Corporate Programs　　　　　　　　(Period: July 28 - 31, 2026)

Exploring An AI-powered Game World (with Tencent)

Regional Program - Location: Shanghai (Period: February 5 – 9, 2026)

AI in Action: Transforming Ideas into Real-World Impact (Shanghai)

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Course Outline and Application Guidelines (Chinese Version)

Social Activities & Workshops

Diverse social activities will be held during the Pre-U Program for social networking and relaxing. Students can join and participate different events to get along with peers, networking with industry leaders and representatives, and broaden their horizon outside classrooms.

Orientation / Campus Hunt