Summer Programme at Utrecht University, the Netherlands

Summer Programme at Utrecht University, the Netherlands (July 2021)

Utrecht University (the Netherlands) will be organizing a two-week Summer Programme in 2021 with courses open to students of CW Chu College (CWC) and United College (UC), CUHK. In collaboration with the GOAL Programme of UC, CWC is now inviting applications from interested students to study in Utrecht University during summer 2021.

Interested students please read the Programme details below carefully and apply in accordance with the procedures.

Eligibility	Regular students of CWC
Duration	5-16 July 2021
Programme Features	Coursework: successful applicants must enroll in either one of the following online courses. (1) European Cultures and Identities Focus on Humanities & Social Sciences Details: https://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl/courses/culture/european-cultures-and-identities (2) European Politics and Economy Focus on the political landscape of Europe & the European Union Details: https://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl/courses/culture/european-politics-and-economy
Programme Requirements	1. Attend all briefing(s) organized by CWC / UC (details to be confirmed) 2. Complete all coursework of the Programme with a passing or above grade For details of other requirements, please refer to the attached Programme leaflet. Programme Leaflet
Cost	1. €$585 per student (approximately HK$5,417) 2. This is a special rate for CWC & UC students Based on conversion rate: EUR 1 : HK$9.26 (for reference only)
College Subsidies	Upon completion of the selected online course and fulfillment of all the programme requirements, the College will provide a subsidy of HK$3,000 to each participant. Students who have proven financial need may apply for extra financial support, the exact amount granted will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Quota	5 students Remarks: As last year’s Summer Programme at Utrecht University was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe, CWC students who were granted offers to join this programme last year would be given priority this time.
Application	Please submit a soft copy of the following to Ms. Alice Tang, Executive Officer of the College Office via email ( alicet@cuhk.edu.hk) by the deadline. Application form (please append relevant supporting documents); and Checklist of supporting documents. Application Form Checklist
Application Deadline	1 April 2021 (Thursday, 5:30 pm) Late application may not be considered or be put in lower priority
Interview	Zoom interview may be conducted by the External Links & Exchange Committee in late March if the response is overwhelming. Details will be sent to the applicants via separate emails in due course.
Announcement of Results	Results will be announced in mid-April 2021 via email
Credit Transfer	Upon fulfillment of the programme requirements, students can apply for credit transfer (equivalent to 3 CUHK units ); these units will NOT be tied to any specific course exemptions, but will be counted as general electives towards the credits required for graduation.
More information	You may refer to this page of the College’s website for the sharing by the participants of the same summer programme in the previous cycles. Please also refer to the following attachment: Additional Information of Utrecht University and Summer Programme (Copyright reserved by Prof. Wong Suk Ying)
Enquiry	Ms. Alice Tang, Executive Officer Tel: 3943 1965 Email: alicet@cuhk.edu.hk