Events

Studying abroad will be one of your most memorable and impactful experiences. Everyone can have a study abroad experience. It’s important to plan early. The earliest you can study abroad is Year 1 Winter Term (i.e., this coming January).

Join this session to get information about study abroad options, application processes, funding support to finance your study abroad, and other resources provided by HKUST.

The Office of Global Learning Experience invites you to the HKUST High Table Dinner. Held at the beautiful Shaw Auditorium on our campus, the High Table Dinner brings together faculty and undergraduate students from across academic disciplines for an evening over a 3-course dinner.  Each evening is highlighted with a Keynote Address. It will be a wonderful time of conversations with student peers and faculty. There are three Dinners held on three evenings: 15, 16, 17 September 2026.

Keynote speakers:

15 September:

Topic: AI and the Future of Work

Speaker: Prof. Joon Nak Choi, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Business and Management

16 September:

Topic: The Future of Medicine

Speaker: Prof. King Li, Dean of Medicine

17 September:

Topic: Why We Don’t All Live in the Same World (Even Though We Do)

Speaker: Prof. Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist, HKUST Institute for the Environment

We invite you to indicate your interest to join the Dinner by completing the HKUST High Table Dinner: Interest Form by 28 August 2026. Please note that due to venue capacity constraints, it may not be possible to accommodate everyone. Completion of the interest form does not guarantee enrollment. Instructions for ticket purchase will be emailed to enrolled students afterwards.

Event Details

There are three Dinners held on three evenings: 15, 16, 17 September 2026 (You can state your preferred date(s) on the interest form)

Time: 6:30pm-10:00pm

Venue: HKUST Shaw Auditorium

Dress code: Formal attire (Students will wear a black gown on top which will be provided at the venue)

Menu: There will be a choice of pork, fish or vegetarian

Ticket: Successful registrants will receive an email indicating their assigned dinner date and a secure payment link. The cost is HK$100 to secure your seat to the Dinner. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your seat is only confirmed upon payment.

Enquiry: study.abroad@ust.hk

This information session introduces the HKUST Winter Study Abroad 2026-27 offered by Office of Global Learning Experience. During the session, details about application procedures, eligibility, point-to-note when applying for the winter program will be covered.

All full-time undergraduate students are welcome to apply for the winter study abroad program and join the session.

This information session presents general information about Korea University International Winter Campus. All HKUST undergraduate students are welcome. 

Korea University is one of South Korea's top-ranked universities, located in Seoul, South Korea. We have the great pleasure to have the representative deliver a presentation about this opportunity. 

This information session presents general information about HKUST Mainland Outbound Undergraduate Exchange Program for Spring 2027. All HKUST undergraduate students are welcome. Please register here.

Through Mainland Outbound Undergraduate Exchange Program, you could apply for an exchange in 26 top-ranked universities in Chinese Mainland, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Nanjing University, and Zhejiang University and more. 

This information session presents general information about SJTU LEC Winter School. All HKUST undergraduate students are welcome. 

SJTU LEC International Winter School (IWS) provides a distinctive opportunity for both SJTU undergraduates and external students. Participants can immerse themselves in academic courses, cultural activities, and business tours, gaining a comprehensive educational experience in Shanghai.

This Information Session introduces HKUST Study Abroad Funding Support (Spring 2027 & Winter 2027) offered by Office of Global Learning Experience. During the session, details about application procedures and point-to-note when applying for HKUST Study Abroad Funding Support will be covered.

Eligible students who wish to use the funding to support participation of study abroad programs in Spring 2027 and/or Winter 2027 are welcome to apply for the HKUST Study Abroad Funding Support and join the session.

This information session presents information about Girton Summer Programme. All HKUST undergraduate students are welcome.

Girton College, Cambridge will be hosting an information session with us for its Summer Programme. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the academic offerings, community atmosphere, and facilities available. Join us to explore how this programme can enhance your summer experience!

This information session presents information about Hertford college International Programmes. All HKUST undergraduate students are welcome.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about the academic offerings, college community, and campus facilities. Join us to explore how this programme can enrich your summer experience.

Important note: Students who are interested in participating in Hertford College Open Programme would need to obtain the pre-approval from both your Major Department and your School and complete the Registration of Pre-approved Self-arranged Study before directly applying to the host university.

This information session presents general information about Harvard Summer School. All HKUST undergraduates are welcome.

Harvard Summer School offers a unique opportunity for students to take courses across a wide range of disciplines. Students can immerse themselves in rigorous academic courses, campus life, cultural activities, and local excursions, gaining a rich educational and social experience in an international setting.