Study Abroad
Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
City University is one of eight Hong
Kong higher education institutions funded by the government of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
Established in 1984, City University now has 18,000 full-time and
part-time students offering more than 100 academic programs in a wide
range of disciplines. Some 900 full-time academic staff and 400
full-time research staff are devoted to teaching, basic and applied
research, consultancy and other scholarly activities.
The university offers a wide range of learning opportunities from associate and bachelor’s degrees to postgraduate studies and continuing education. The programs are offered by the Faculties of Business, Science and Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Creative Media, the School of Law, the College of Higher Vocational Studies and the School of Continuing and Professional Education.
An orientation program is tailor-made for exchange students and mainland students during the week before the semester starts. During the orientation, you will get to know your local ‘buddies’, who will help you with enrollment and class registration, show you around the campus and the neighborhood, and accompany you on excursions around Hong Kong.
Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region
In this thriving
East-meets-West metropolis, western life style mingles with ancient
Chinese culture, and old traditions co-exist with the new. The Victoria
Harbour, separating the glass towers of Hong Kong Island and the busy
streets of Kowloon, is one of the worlds’ most spectacular waterways.
Beyond the commercial districts of Kowloon are beautiful islands and
unspoiled beaches along the coast. One of the world’s tallest Buddha
statues is found on Lantau Island, the largest outlying island in Hong
Kong.
Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China, is situated on the south-eastern coast of China and spreads out over 1,100 square kilometers (424 square miles). Hong Kong is a fast-paced cosmopolitan and an exciting city with over six million people. It is a gateway to China and a hub of international transportation, communication and commerce. An international metropolis, the official languages of Hong Kong are Chinese and English. Cantonese is the indigenous and most widely spoken dialect. Use of Putonghua (Mandarin) is growing. All major signage is in English or bilingual. City University is located in Kowloon Tong on the Kowloon peninsula. The University is close to the Kowloon Tong Station, which connects the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and the Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR).
Academic
Program
City University of Hong Kong
offers a wide range of courses in many disciplines. A comprehensive list
of the courses and the approved equivalencies is available from the
Office of International Education. For a complete list of descriptions
go to:
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityu/course/deptcurr/deptcurr.htm.
Courses are available in the following disciplines:
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Faculty of Business
Accounting School of Law Business Law |
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Chinese, Translation and
Linguistics |
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Biology School of Creative Media Art |
Please note when selecting courses that those with a “DSS” prefix are taught at the associate level and will not be valid for credits. Do NOT select courses with a DSS prefix!
Chinese Civilisation Centre
The Chinese Civilisation
Centre grew out of a belief that every CityU graduate should have some
understanding of China's cultural heritage. The centre's two courses are
a prescribed part of most associate and bachelor's degree programs. The
courses were introduced as part of the university's move to a credit
unit system. The system is designed to help students broaden their
intellectual horizons.
The first Chinese Civilisation Course was offered as a pilot to 260 students in September 1998. Today the centre accepts some 3,600 students in its semester-long courses, which are delivered through an integrated system of conventional and web-based methods. Videos, online assignments, discussions and tests complement lectures, demonstrations, workshops, tutorials and field trips conducted by staff members, visiting professors and guest lecturers.
Student Development Services Physical
Education Courses
The
mission
of the Student Development Services (SDS) is to enrich students'
educational experience and whole person development at The City
University of Hong Kong. Several non-credit Physical Education
courses offered which may include
badminton, squash, table-tennis, basketball, volleyball, swimming,
physical fitness, social dance, fencing, trampolining and so on. They
are catered for both beginners and improvers with the aim of introducing
them to new activities, improving their skills and fostering a life-long
participation in sports. Courses normally last for eight weeks with one
contact hour per week.
COURSE EQUIVALENCIES
The
course equivalencies
spreadsheets have been compiled from
past approved Academic Plan forms.
They show when the course was last approved and
how it transferred back to La Crosse. You may notice that
some classes satisfied several UWL options.
This list is not comprehensive nor does it take the place of meeting with your advisor for final approval! They are meant to be a guide of what courses may be appropriate for your studies abroad.
Housing
and Meals
Accommodation for exchange students is
available at the Student Residence located at Cornwall Street. The
Student Residence is within 10 to 15 minutes walking distance to the
main campus. The cost of housing is not included in the program fee,
however, the Office of International Education will assist you in the
application/reservation process. Each room has a computer network
connection point, washbasin and mirror, air-conditioner, and telephone.
A shower room and toilet are shared between two neighboring rooms.
Common facilities include a lounge area on each floor with basic pantry
facilities and a TV-set, a computer room on the ground floors, a laundry
room with coin-operated washers and dryers in each building, and a music
room.
Meals are not included in the program fee. There are three food outlets on the main campus of City University, a cozy café on the ground floor of the Academic Exchange Building (close to Jockey Club House and To Yuen Building). There is a friendly, co-operated store at the Student Residence at Cornwall Street that is very convenient for packaged meals, snacks and soft drinks.
Hong Kong City University On-Campus Housing
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Before you travel abroad, you will need
to obtain a passport, which will serve as proof of your U.S.
citizenship. A passport may allow you to gain entry to (and exit from)
other countries. Depending on the country to which you're traveling, a
visa may be required as well.
Entry requirements vary from one country to another. The U.S. State
Department issues
travel warnings specific to certain countries, and offers
tips and publications relevant to travel abroad generally. Well in
advance of your departure, you should also familiarize yourself with
international travel health issues, and health recommendations
specific to your destination.
PROGRAM DATES
Hong Kong City University Academic Calendar
Fall: late-August
to mid-December
Spring: early-January to mid-May
For current academic calendar refer to the
Program Dates.
ADMISSION
CRITERIA
2.5 GPA minimum, 2.75+ GPA preferred
Second-semester sophomore standing (45 credits minimum), Junior standing
preferred
Open to students from other universities
PROGRAM FEE
The program fee includes
the following:
- Tuition (12-15 credits) and Administrative Fees
- Orientation to Study Abroad Class
- Study Abroad Health Insurance (required by UW System)
- International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
- Study Abroad Graduation Sash
All UWL students accepted to HKCU will receive a $750 scholarship from OIE!
Airfare is not
included in the program price.
Financial Aid is applicable to program fees.
Refer to Program Fees for the most current
program fee.
The cost of housing is not included in the program fee, however, the Office of International Education will assist in making housing arrangements. The cost of housing in a double room is approximately $950 per semester (as of 2004-2005 academic year).
The program fee does not include a meal plan or meal stipend of any kind.
For More
Information
HKCU Homepage
Admissions Office
Guide for International and Non-local Students
Course Descriptions
Campus Map
A Guide
for Overseas Exchange Students
Tips and Advice from Program Alumni
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View City University's recruitment video! |
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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