University of British Columbia - Vancouver Summer Program (UBC/VSP)

The Vancouver Summer Program is a four-week academic experience offered by the University of British Columbia in Canada for international undergraduate students. Designed to nurture academic growth, foster friendships, and broaden global perspectives, the program enables participants to enroll in two academic courses while gaining first-hand insight into Canadian culture and society. 

Global Experience for ALL Funding Scheme (GEAFS)

Subject to approval, eligible students may receive support through the Global Experience for ALL Funding Scheme (GEAFS), which covers up to 60% of direct costs, including programme fees, economy-class airfare, and accommodation.

• GEAFS invitations will be announced in early January.
• Year 2 / year 3 students with a CGPA of 2.5 or above.
• Applicants will attend a Departmental Selection Interview in February.
• Shortlisted students will be notified in March to apply for admission to UBC.
• Please note: Admission decisions are made solely by UBC.
• Admitted students must follow the payment schedule and instructions on the official UBC-VSP website.
• Reimbursement is issued upon successful completion of the program.

GEAFS Funding Priority

Priority for Global Experience for ALL Funding Scheme (GEAFS) will be given to Year 3 students who have not previously participated in an overseas experience of at least four weeks. Students who are not awarded GEAFS funding are still welcome to participate in the program at their own expense.

Course Packages Information

Please visit the UBC-VSP website for courses offered in July Session.

GEAFS Reimbursement

Upon successful completion of the program, students may apply for reimbursement of up to 60% of their actual expenses. All required documentation must be submitted to the College Office for processing.  Maximum support levels are as follows:

Reimbursement Procedure & Required Documents

To claim reimbursement, students must submit the following documents to the College Office:

1. Official UBC grades letter (must show a passing grade in ALL courses).
2. Receipt for the full program fee payment.
3. Receipt for the economy-class air ticket. If the transaction was not in HKD, please also provide a bank statement showing the related transaction and exchange rate.
4. Boarding passes for all flight segments.
5. Ten high-definition photos from the program, each with a descriptive caption.
6. A one-minute video with subtitles, reflecting on the program experience.
7. A reflective essay of no less than 1,000 words stating your personal growth and development after attending the program (a template will be provided).
8. Completion of the official program Feedback Questionnaire.
    

Important Note: Submitted photos, videos, written reviews, and other program-related materials may be used by the University for administrative and promotional purposes.

Academic Record & Credit Transfer

Upon completion of the Vancouver Summer Program (VSP), students will receive an official grade letter from UBC. Please note that UBC academic credits are not automatically awarded through this program. Students wishing to pursue credit transfer must follow the formal application process through CityUHK, as outlined below:

1. Pre-Approval: Prior to departure, submit the relevant UBC course details to your home Department for academic pre-approval.
2. Departmental Review: Your Department will review the syllabus and determine if the course is eligible for credit transfer.
3. Formal Application: If pre-approved, submit a completed credit transfer application form along with the official UBC grade letter to the Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO) after the program concludes. A processing fee is required at this stage. (For full details, please visit the ARRO website: http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/arro/content.asp?cid=10).
4. Final Processing: ARRO will liaise with your home Department for final confirmation and will notify you of the result via email upon completion of the review.

Schedule

HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund - Reaching Out Award (ROA)

Students with CGPA ≥ 3.0 may also apply for this ROA scholarship as additional financial support.

University sponsorship will not be deducted upon students' successful application for the ROA scholarship.

[SDS / Parent Dept will announce in February/March]