【Summer Programme】Application Period: February 1 to 23, 2024
【暑期交流計劃】申請日期: 2024年2月1-23日
Summer programme is a fantastic opportunity to travel and experience another culture. Whether you are looking for an intensive language course, a programme that is related to your major, a unique interdisciplinary cultural program or simply want to explore your interest during your summer break, your summer short-term experience will have a lifelong impact. Come home with new skills, new friends, newfound passion, a broader perspective – and maybe even transfer credits!
The application opens on February 1, 2024 (Thursday)
The application link will be available on the Summer Programme Website at 10 a.m. Please go through the application details below before you submit your application.
*Late applications will not be accepted
- Cumulated GPA >= 2.0 or equivalent
- UM current student
- Consent from parents or legal guardians
Before Application
- Visit the Summer Programme website and find out which programme you are interested in.
- Attend the General Briefing to receive more information about applications and sponsorships. If you’ve missed the General Briefing, please download the Powerpoint from the summer programme website.
During UM Internal Application
- Once you have decided which programme you would like to join, you may submit the UM Internal Application through the application link on our homepage. The link will be available on our website on February 1 ,2024. Select your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice (you will not be allowed to switch to your 2nd or 3rd choice unless your 1st choice was cancelled by the host University).
- Provide your number of SP (Smart Point) during the application. This will determine whether you will receive any Smart Point Sponsorship or Programme Quota (some programmes have limited seats, students with more points will have higher chance to get into the programme).
- Application period: February 1 to 23, 2024
- Contact your Faculty directly if you would like to earn transfer credits from the host university. Complete the learning agreement before departure.
Internal Application Result Announcement:
March 1, 2024All applicants will receive a result announcement email on March 1. The email will include the following information:
– whether you receive any Smart Point/RC Sponsorship
– the programme that you are allocated to (This does not mean that you’ve been admitted; you still need to handle the official application!)
– how to confirm your application (fill in the confirmation link provided in the email and submit the Student and Parents/Legal Guardian Consent Form)
After UM Internal Application
- Confirmation Period: March 1 to 8, 2024 (late confirmation will not be considered)
- Confirm with SAO that you will join the programme. Submit the required documents through the confirmation link sent by SAO.
- After you submit the confirmation, SAO coordinators will provide advice to you regarding the Official Application with the Host University. You will either have to submit the Official Application directly to the Host University OR to the Student Affairs Office (depending on the programme you applied to) and pay the tuition fees before the deadline.
After you receive the acceptance letter
- Once you receive the official offer from the host University, please start to apply for your travel/student visa (if needed), reserve accommodation, plan your trip and purchase travel insurance.
- All participants are required to purchase travel insurance and submit relevant documents to SAO before departure.
- All participants are required to join the pre-departure briefing organized by SAO.
After You Complete The Programme
- Students have to complete the online survey provided by SAO.
- For students who receive Smart Point, RC or University Team sponsorship, a trip report together with relevant documents are required to claim the sponsorship.
| Date | Activity | Details |
| February 1 to 23 | Online Application | The application link will be available on the summer programme website |
| February 23 | Deadline of Application | Late applications will not be accepted |
| March 1 | Result Announcement | Application results will be available at https://summer.sao.um.edu.mo/ An announcement of sponsorship will be sent to students through email on March 1, 2024 |
| March 6 to 15 | Confirmation Period | Confirm your participation and submit the Student and Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form. You will receive a confirmation link through email on March 1, 2024 |
| March 27, April 10 & 24 | Pre-departure Briefings | – |
- After you submit the confirmation of participation (after March 8) to the Student Affairs Office, if you:
– do not complete the official application with the host University;
– withdraw from the programme;
– do not inform the Student Affairs Office about your withdrawal.
You will be subjected to an administrative fee of MOP1,000 or disciplinary actions and will not be nominated to join the 2025 Summer Programme. The fee will not be waived unless valid justifications (along with supporting documents) are provided and approved by the Student Affairs Office. - Submit all the required documents and reports to the Student Affairs Office:
(Pre-departure)
– Passport, tuition fee payment, accommodation, flight/train/bus, insurance, etc
(After you return)
– Student without sponsorship: certificate and complete an online survey
– Student with sponsorship: transcript, programme report, relevant receipts, and complete an online survey
| Type of Sponsorship |
Eligibility |
| 1. Smart Point |
Students who have the highest number of Smart Points |
| 2. Members nominated by University Teams and SAO Programmes |
Campus Training Programme, Cultural and Arts U Teams, House Tutors, Peer Support Programme, Sports U Teams and OSA programme, Stage Management Programme, Student Leadership Training Programme and UM Volunteer Programme |
| 3. Residential College | Outstanding students nominated by individual Residential College *Please contact your RC for more information |
Contact Us
| Contact Person | Phone | Programme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Connie Wong | conniewong@um.edu.mo | 8822 9904 | Poland |
| Ms. Esther Lam | estherlam@um.edu.mo | 8822 9967 | Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong China, Switzerland |
| Mr. Ives Ma | ivesma@um.edu.mo | 8822 4821 | Australia, Austria, Greece, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore |
| Ms. Kaman Hoi | kamanhoi@um.edu.mo | 8822 4638 | France, Hungary, Spain, United States |
| Ms. Lavina Cheong | lavinacheong@um.edu.mo | 8822 4641 | Japan, Korea |
| Ms. Sandia Leong | sandialeong@um.edu.mo | 8822 9422 | Belgium, Germany, Italy, Norway, United Kingdom |
Visit our website for more details: https://summer.sao.um.edu.mo/
If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at sao.summer@um.edu.mo