About the Programme
Please refer to the programme introduction for more information. The programme information is subject to the final decisions of the host institution.
Eligibility
HKU full-time undergraduate students with valid travel documents for entry to the Chinese Mainland.
Requirement
Participants should guarantee FULL PARTICIPATION in the programme, and are required to submit the following documents to Mainland Affairs Office within 10 days upon the completion of the programme:
Experience sharing (300 words in both English and Chinese)
Survey
5 photographs taken during the participation of the programme
Programme Fee
The programme fee is HK$6,000. Students who successfully complete the programme and complete the post-trip report will be eligible for a subsidy of HK$3,000.
Participants are responsible for their round-trip transportation between Hong Kong and Shanghai, local accommodation at the designated hotel (around HK$300 per person per night for a shared room), local transportation within Shanghai, and daily meals.
Participants are strongly recommended to purchase travel insurance according to personal needs. For the university coverage, please refer to the policy for undergraduates and postgraduates provided by Finance and Enterprise Office.
Financial Assistance
Subsidies are provided for HKU students to pursue exchange activities in Mainland China. For eligibility and application, please click here for further details.
Application
Make sure you have read through the details and met all of the programme requirements.
Complete HKU online registration and upload all the required documents by the application deadline as stated on the website. (Please note that no information/document(s) uploaded can be changed once the application is submitted.)
Students will generally receive an invitation of interview/ result of application within 7 working days after the application deadline.
Nominated students will be asked to confirm their offers and sign the letter of acceptance by the deadline stated in the offer email.
Host institution will review the nomination list and release offer to successful nominated students in due course. Further instructions on the purchase of train/flight ticket will be announced by then. Please DO NOT proceed with any transportation arrangement at this stage.
Remarks
For any enquiries, please visit the FAQ page or contact Mainland Affairs Office at chinavision@hku.hk.
Last updated on November 18, 2025.