TIMELINE
ENROLLMENT
DEADLINE & DEPOSIT SETTLEMENT
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Pay a deposit within 2 weeks from receiving
the payment details as
a confirmation of participation in the course.
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Enrollment into SIS will be processed upon settlement of the deposit.
BRANDING
LOGISTICAL
ARRANGEMENTS​
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Logistics such as travel arrangements, reimbursement procedures, insurance and others.
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ORIENTATION
& PRE-DEPARTURE SESSIONS
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Students will discuss topics related to the development economics.
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COURSE ENROLLMENT
Eligibility​
Full-time HKU students from years 1-3. Last year, students could only attend the course if they deferred their graduation date to the fall semester. Students from any faculty can apply to join the course, but preference will be given to students of the Business School.
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Prerequisite​
There is no prerequisite to attend this course; however, as part of the course structure, the admitted students will need to attend pre-departure seminars that will take place in late May.
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Application & Selection
Students will have a chance to indicate their interest in the course by registering for one of the information sessions or group interviews. The invitation to join will be distributed via HKU mass email. These sessions typically take place late in the fall semester of the academic year in which the summer course takes place and early in the spring semester (e.g. for the summer course 2026, the info session would be held in the fall semester 2025 and group interviews in spring 2026).
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Registration & Enrollment
Once students have indicated their interest as described above, they will obtain a link to register. Once the registration is filled out, students will be asked to settle a deposit as confirmation of their participation in the course. The spots in the course will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and enrollment will only be processed once the deposit has been settled and no other issues have been found that would prevent the students from enrollment. In case of a higher demand than spots available in the course, students may be placed on a waitlist and informed accordingly.
FEES
HKU Business School Students
No Course Fees
Full-time HKU students who are studying at the Business School will be able to enjoy a subsidised participation in the course.
What is covered by the subsidy:
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Homestay with a local family
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Breakfast & dinners prepared by the host family
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Local transportation from/to the airport in Bohol
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Basic travel insurance provided by HKU
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Administrative costs
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Students need to pay:​
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Deposit* of 2,500 HKD (reimbursable)
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Their own flight to Bohol, the Philippines
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Lunches
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Other related expenses, such as visa fees, vaccination, trip to/from the airport in HK/destination where they will be taking their flight to the Philippines
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Pocket money
Students from other HKU Faculties
Course Fee of
9,000 HKD
Students from other than the HKU Business School can join the trip, but will be required to settle a course fee as stated above.​
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What the fee covers:
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Homestay with a local family
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Breakfast & dinners prepared by the host family
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Local transportation from/to the airport in Bohol
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Basic travel insurance provided by HKU
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Administrative costs
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Students need to pay for:
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Deposit* of 2,500 HKD (reimbursable)
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Their own flight to Bohol, the Philippines
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Lunches
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Other related expenses, such as visa fees, vaccination, trip to/from the airport in HK/destination where they will be taking their flight to the Philippines
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Pocket money​​​
*Deposit
(reimbursable)
All students pay:
2,500 HKD
After filling out the registration form, students will be asked to settle a deposit of 2,500 HKD. Students will be connected with the Business School administration to provide information on the deposit settlement.
Placement in the course will be guaranteed only to students who settle the deposit.
Please note that the placement in the course is offered on a first-come first first-served basis, and those who settle the deposit earlier will have a higher chance of taking part.
The deposit will be reimbursed to all students who complete the course successfully.
For those who withdraw their application after the deposit settlement, the deposit amount will be forfeited. Others who may want to join the course after the quota is filled will be placed on a waitlist and informed accordingly. If any spots open up, they will be invited to join.