YSS participants are guaranteed with ONE chance to study overseas under exchange, visiting or summer study programmes. They are given higher priorities to study at top universities*, examples are as follows:
* List of universities may be subject to change
North America
- University of California
- University of Chicago
- Columbia University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Stanford University
- Yale University
Europe
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial College London
- King's College London
- University of Oxford
Listen to Our Students
Ariel YAU
- BSc&MRes student (Major in Biological Sciences (Intensive))
- Exchange Study at The University of Queensland, Australia
“My semester at The University of Queensland was more than studying abroad. It was a leap into coral reef ecology, hands-on volunteer work in fish husbandry, and witnessing textbook concepts come to life on the Great Barrier Reef. Those moments gave me a clear sense of purpose in conservation and became a pivotal turn in my career. The experience reshaped how I view our environment—what’s at risk, and what’s still possible if we act. Now back at HKU, I’m energised to uncover the surprising biodiversity in Hong Kong’s waters and advocate for its protection."
Tim SUI
- BSc alumnus (Major in Biological Sciences, Minor in Mathematics)
- Visiting student at Yale University
“As a member of the Faculty’s Young Scientist Scheme, I got the privilege and sponsorship to go to Yale University for visiting study. At Yale, I experienced their graduation ceremony, attended some inspiring seminars, and even got to hear Nobel Laureate Svante Paabo share his insights. In addition, I took a research internship in Professor Gendron’s lab, where I applied mathematical modelling to study plant photoperiodism, which enhanced my systems biology skills and further fuelled my goals.”
Tim attended a Yale Graduation Ceremony & a seminar delivered by Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo |
Lily LI
- BSc alumna (Double major in Statistics & Finance)
- Visiting student at Yale University
“I was very fortunate to join the full-year Yale Visiting International Student Programme via the Young Scientist Scheme.
Yale, as a world-class institution, provided numerous academic and non-academic opportunities and challenges. My learning experience at HKU and of the constant support from the Faculty equipped me and encouraged me to continuously push myself outside my comfort zone. I took non-science courses out of pure interest, talked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and participated in sports and events that I never thought about joining before.
Every new decision I made prompted me to understand myself deeper, and every piece of new information I learnt enabled me to build my future better.”