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

University of Alberta International, Education Abroad

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Funding Opportunities 

Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.

Over 80% of students who apply get funding.

Education Abroad Awards