University of Hong Kong - Exchange
City: Hong Kong Country: China
University of Hong Kong Website
Overview
What HKU has to offer:
- The oldest university in Hong Kong
- International recognition for its accomplishments as a research-led comprehensive university
- A problem-based learning/teaching strategy that aims to develop students' problem solving skills
- Medium of teaching is English, with opportunities to learn Mandarin and Cantonese
- Extensive facilities and services; including fitness centres, swimming pools, computer centres, health clinic and dental services, canteens (dining halls) serving various cuisines, and numerous student societies and interest clubs.
- Located in Hong Kong, one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan and international cities in the world
Students applying for this exchange are also encouraged to apply for funding through the Alberta-Hong Kong Young Scholars Exchange Award and the Julia KS Liu Undergraduate Scholarship.
Why don't you combine your participation in this exchange with participation in an internship as well? We could send you on a TusStar Internship or an IWE internship in Hong Kong before or after your exchange. If you are interested in going out on two programs please send an email to goabroad@ualberta.ca asking for more details.
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year
Term Dates:
Fall term equivalent: September - December
Winter term equivalent: January - May
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate
Students need a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be considered for an exchange to the University of Hong Kong but a cumulative 3.4 GPA to take courses in Law
See Eligibility.
Course Information
Language of Instruction: English
Field of Study: All with the exception of courses in the Medical School. Also, course options in the Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Business and Economics, and the Faculty of Law are limited.
University of Hong Kong Course Information - Scroll to the bottom of the page
University of Hong Kong Credit Information
Housing
University of Hong Kong Accommodation
Program Contact
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.