AI Adventures: When AI Meets Games with Tencent
Programme Code: ACT260207
Academic Criteria:
– Level of Study: S.4-5 / Grade 10-11 / Year 11-12 students (Member students will be prioritized)
– English Requirement: Applicants are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirement, with an IELTS score of 6.5 or an equivalent qualification.
Programme Dates: August 10-14, 2026 (Monday-Friday)
Programme Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (HKT)
Programme Fee: Free
Application Deadline:
– Non-local Students: March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
– Local Students: May 31, 2026 (Sunday)
Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face
Programme Overview:
Do you want to understand the AI technology behind the lifelike characters, intelligent NPCs, and automatically generated scenes in games? From image generation to intelligent agents, AI is making games smarter. This course will take you to explore how AI is transforming game design and experiences, making games more personalized, immersive, and cooler than ever!
This course is a fantastic adventure into the world of AI and gaming! You will learn how to use AI to create realistic images, 3D models, and animations, experience the charm of Agent AI, and discover how to mine treasures from vast amounts of game data to optimize the gaming experience.
Learning Objectives:
1. Build professional skills under the guidance of industry experts on the usage of AI tools in game development applications.
2. Expand conceptual understanding of game spaces, particularly as regards to the construction of spatial narratives.
3. Explore the possibilities and value of AI through case studies and hands-on projects.
Programme Rundown (Tentative):
Programme Instructors from HKU
Programme Instructors from Tencent
1. Dr. Shengju Qian
2. Dr. Lingting Zhu
3. Dr. Kevin Zhuang
4. Dr. Zhenxing Ge
5. Dr. Arsene Zhou
Submit Application: https://actstudentapp.hku.hk/student/login
*If you have any questions regarding the application process, please refer to the Application Guide / ⽹上申请系统 – 申请指南 or email us at talented@hku.hk
Accommodation & Extracurricular Activities Options – to be released
Visa Application for Non-local Students (required for face-to-face programmes only):
Students without the right of abode in Hong Kong are required by law to obtain a student visa issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD). As the visa application process takes 10–12 weeks, please submit your online application (HKU Student Visa) as soon as you receive your offer from the HKU Academy. For visa-related enquiries, please contact HKU VISA team at Contact Us | HKU Student Visa.
*Students are responsible for arranging their own visa before coming to Hong Kong. The Admissions Office is not responsible for any delay, cancellation, or rejection of student visa applications.
Travel and Medical Insurance:
All students need to have valid travel and medical insurance as a mandatory condition for participation in our programmes. We strongly recommend that students secure their insurance policies well in advance of their departure to ensure continuous coverage.
*Programme Attendance Policies:
Students are highly encouraged to attend ALL classes on time for the duration of the Programme. Please note that according to the University’s attendance and absenteeism policy, at least 80% of the lectures and required classes for each curriculum must be attended.
*Disclaimer:
– The Application Fee is HKD 100 and it is non-refundable.
– Programme contents and formats are subject to change. The programme is subject to cancellation if there are insufficient applications.