International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/index.html

 

Institution Profile
 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading comprehensive research university.   It has a total of 61 departments under the Faculty of Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Science, Social Science and Law.  The spacious 134-hectare campus is Hong Kong’s largest university campus and offers an inspiring and ever-changing view of Tolo Harbour and the hills beyond.

CUHK has established 22 research institutes. As part of its strategic plan 2006, CUHK has identified five key areas of existing strengths for additional research investments in Chinese Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Information Sciences, Economics and Finance, and Geoinformation and Earth Sciences.

CUHK is the only university in Hong Kong with a college system. The constituent Colleges are: Chung Chi College, New Asia College, United College, Shaw College, Morningside College and S.H. Ho College. Each undergraduate student is associated with one of the six Colleges. Three Colleges will join the CUHK family in near future. They are C.W. Chu College, Wu Yee Sun College and Lee Woo Sing College. The Colleges are responsible for informal education and for academic and cultural activities for students. CUHK is committed to general education and whole-person development.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Early September to Early January
Semester 2: Early January to Late May
Curriculum Structure

Semester workload:

Exchange students must take a full load of courses i.e. minimum of 12 units and maximum of 18 units per semester (ie. approxmiately 4-6 courses as most of them carry 3 units.
(see http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oal/study_at_cuhk/intending_students/course_load.htm for details.)

Medium of Instruction for Classes

English.

Students are expected to be fluent in both written and spoken Chinese should you choose to pursue certain programs such as the Chinese Language & Culture.

Faculties/Schools
 
  • Arts
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
  • Education
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Science
  • Social Science
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

The courses offered by the following faculties are not available to exchange students:

Faculty of Medicine

Please refer to http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oal/study_at_cuhk/intending_students/course_info.htm for the list of courses offered. (Note : Courses are conducted in English, Cantonese or Putonghua.  The language of instruction for a specific course may change from time to time)

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  
NUS Application Deadline

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  
 
Accommodation
Housing Options

All exchange students live in on-campus accommodation owned by the university and managed by CUHK staff.

 

  • Undergraduate students will share double or triple occupancy room with local students.

  •  While it may be possible for exchange students to live off-campus, students are advised that private housing in Hong Kong is very expensive. Short-term leases are also difficult to secure.


(Note: The University does not have a housing office)

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information. 
 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulations

All exchange students admitted must apply for a student visa through CUHK’s Office of Academic Links (OAL) before going to Hong Kong. 

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to student visa.
Health/Medical Insurance

Student should carry adequate accident and medical insurance coverage with provisions for emergency evacuation/rescuer’s expense and repatriation for both durations of studies in Hong Kong and travels within/outside Hong Kong.

The University Health Service provides free primary care facilities and clinical services to all local and international students.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.

 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs Hong Kong Dollar $
Accommodation 4,000 – 5,000
Food 3,600
Transport 300
Others (Entertainment, clothes) 6,000
Monthly Estimate 13,900 – 14,900


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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