HKPolyU

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty of Business

Location:

Hong Kong, SAR

Introduction:

With a history dating back to 1937, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University gained full university status in 1994. PolyU has since grown to accommodate the largest student community among publicly-funded universities in Hong Kong, with over 25,000 full-time and part-time students. It is situated in Hung Hom, Kowloon, on a site that is approximately 93,500 square metres adjacent to the Cross Harbour Tunnel.

Academic Areas of Expertise/Focus:

not specified

Level:

BCom only

Available Spots:

4 semester spots/academic year

Special Admission Requirements:

Due to policies in place at HK PolyU, the exchange program to this destination is not open to students originally from Hong Kong.

Approximate Term Dates:

Semester 1: September - January
Semester 2: late February - end of June

Summer Program Option:

PolyU International Summer School

Academics

Full-time Course Load: Minimum of 9 and maximum of 18 credits/term (3 - 6 courses); 

Language(s) of Instruction: English

Course Restrictions: students must choose to enroll in one of several academic departments (Logistics & Maritime Studies, Management & Marketing or Accounting & Finance), which will give priority for registering in those subjects, but at least 50% of your courses must come from the host department.

Links

General Information for Exchange Students

Course Options

Housing Information 

Services
HKPolyU services
On-Campus Student Residences:
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Buddy Program: ?
Pre-Semester Orientation Program:
Language Courses:
Airport Pick-up Service: ?
Mandatory Insurance Program:
Internship Placement Program:
Host Family/Home Stay Program: ?


Special Funding:

Sandy Mactaggart Award awarded annually for exchanges of at least one semester to eligible destinations (Hong Kong included) in Asia.

Student Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

Destination Overview (averages based on 2 reviews by past participants):

Ratings overview
Academic Quality compared to ASB | |
Lower Higher
Academic Difficulty compared to ASB | |
Difficult Easy
Need for Second Language |||||
Essential Unnecessary
Extracurriculars & Social Options | |
Nonexistent Excellent
Cost of Living compared to Edmonton |||||
High $$$ Low $
Housing Options |||||
Poor Excellent
Recommended to Other Students |||||||||||||||
No Yes

Comments:

"Polytech is located in the middle of Hong Kong, which is an incredibly convenient location to discover Hong Kong."

"My exchange to Hong Kong to study in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University was definitely a highlight of my undergraduate career."


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