The programme offers a learning experience designed exclusively for Università Cattolica students.

Summer Programme for Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 2027 - HKU Summer Institute | Summer & Winter Programmes at HKU (the programme is being updated.)

HKUSI offers a tailored programme combining rigorous academic learning, practical experiences, direct engagement with the professional world and the local community, and regular interaction with HKU's distinguished faculty and a diverse international student community.

Participants will be encouraged to deepen their understanding of Asia's cultural, economic and geopolitical dynamics, broaden their global perspective and develop their ability to analyse the challenges of today's international environment.

By the end of the programme, students will have strengthened their academic profile, expanded their professional network in Asia and developed the skills needed to navigate an increasingly interconnected world with confidence.

You can choose to attend one of the following periods:

• Period A: 1–17 July
• Period B: 16 July – 1 August

Credit recognition

You can apply for credit recognition. You must submit your application before departure, in accordance with the procedures established by your Faculty. Please read your Faculty's regulations and relevant procedures carefully.

Language certificates

An IETS certificates, with a minimum score of 6.5, obtained from May 2025 onwards is accepted.

Cattolica International English language test

If you do not hold one of the certificates listed above, you can take the Cattolica International English language test.

Please note:

• When completing your online application, you can select your preferred test date. We recommend choosing the earliest available date to avoid the risk of places filling up.
• The test will be held online and can be booked directly during the application process. You will receive the Zoom link by email no later than the day before the test.
• You can take the test only once.
• If you have already passed the Cattolica International English language test for another study abroad programme since May 2025, you can choose to use your previous result without retaking the test. You must indicate the date of your previous test in your online application.

Degree programme taught in English

Students enrolled in a Cattolica degree programme taught entirely in English can access the programme by submitting a self-declaration of enrolment.

• The document can be downloaded from the iCatt portal under Online Student Services – Self-declarations – Enrolment with study plan. The document must be completed and signed.

• For the purposes of the scholarship ranking, these students will automatically be assigned a B2.2 score.

Further information

Prerequisites FAQ

Accommodation is guaranteed by HKU at HKU Jockey Club Student Village IV, a student residence that opened in 2024, located in Wong Chuk Hang on Hong Kong Island.

• Single rooms for all participants, with shared kitchen facilities and communal bathrooms and showers on each floor.
• Fully furnished rooms equipped with a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bookshelf and free Wi-Fi.
• Air conditioning included in the accommodation fee.
• Self-service laundry facilities (additional charges apply).
• Morning shuttle service on weekdays between the residence and the HKU campus.

Further details will be provided at a later date.

• HKD $31,100 (approximately € 3,630)
• Programme fee: € 300 

The programme fee includes:

• Student visa application fee
• Guidance and support with course enrolment at HKU
• Pre-departure assistance
• Insurance and Student Safety Package
• Post-return assistance with the procedures for recording exams taken abroad
• Official certificate of attendance and Assessment Report
• Accommodation in a single room (16 nights)
• Welcome reception and farewell dinner
• Site visits
• Post-return self-assessment session, “Welcome Back: unpack your experience!”, organised by Cattolica International

The programme fee does not include:

• Return flights
• Meals
• Optional enrichment events
• Any items not expressly listed as included

Cattolica offers 5 scholarships worth € 1,200 each. 

Please note:

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit* and paid in the form of a reimbursement.
• Students are automatically considered for a scholarship when they enrol in the programme. No separate application is required.
• When awarding scholarships, priority will be given to current students, followed by recent graduates.
   

* For students holding qualifications obtained outside Italy, if no grade conversion has already been recorded in their academic record at Università Cattolica, a default score of 80/100 will be assigned for their secondary school leaving qualification and 90/110 for their Bachelor's degree. No other methods of recognising or converting grades will be accepted.

Fondazione Piacenza e Vigevano Scholarships

Students enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the Piacenza may be eligible for an additional scholarship offered by Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano.

Scholarship funds will be distributed equally among all eligible students selected on the basis of merit who complete their enrolment in the programme by 5 April 2027, subject to the availability of funds.

Read the Call for Applications

All international students who are not residents of Hong Kong must apply for a student visa for Hong Kong.

• Student visa application fee: HK$1,100 (non-refundable and non-transferable).
• Estimated processing time: approximately 10–12 weeks.

Further information will be provided after enrolment has closed.

You must hold a valid passport. If you do not have one, you should apply for it as soon as possible.

Useful links: 

• Viaggiare Sicuri
• Visas / Entry Permits | Immigration Department
   

All Università Cattolica students will be covered by an insurance policy. 

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