Chinese University of Hong Kong
Period of exchange
Full year preferred – single semesters possible
Level
Undergraduate/postgraduate
Admission restrictions
Courses offered by the Faculties of Education and Medicine are not offered to exchange students
CUHK exchange website
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was established in October 1963 as Hong Kong’s second university. Over the years, CUHK has developed into a comprehensive research university. It now has an enrolment of over 23,400 students and offers more than 330 postgraduate and undergraduate programmes.
CUHK was the first university in Hong Kong to have student exchange and study abroad programmes. The university now has more than 200 exchange partners and is sending some 600 students abroad each year. In return, CUHK receives more than 800 exchange and study abroad students every year.
University location
Hong Kong, China
Student population
18,642
City population
6,963,100
Find out more
See the CUHK exchange website: History of CUHK
Many of the paradoxes of modern Chinese and Asian life and development can be observed in Hong Kong. Modern urban industrial centers with their frenzied pace and congestion are juxtaposed with traditional farming and fishing villages. Cultural performances from every continent take place in the same halls as traditional Chinese operas. Artistic displays from around the world share gallery walls with ancient Chinese paintings and calligraphy.
Find out more
See the CUHK exchange website: About Hong Kong
Faculties
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has seven faculties and one school:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Business Administration
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- School of Law
To find out more, see the CUHK faculty website.
Language of instruction
Courses are conducted in English, Cantonese or Putonghua. For language of instruction for specific course, see the CUHK teaching timetable.
Course information
For a full list of available courses offered by CUHK, see the CUHK exchange website.
Course restrictions
International students can take courses offered by:
- Faculty of Arts
- Business Administration
- Engineering
- Education (limited to courses offered by the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education)
- Science
- Social Sciences
- International Asian Studies Programme.
Course load
- Minimum: 12 units (4 courses) per semester
- Maximum: 18 units (6 courses) per semester
(Note: Most CUHK courses are 3-unit each)
To find out more about course load, see the CUHK exchange website.
CUHK’s orientation covers:
- curriculum
- student life at the university
- Chinese culture
- Hong Kong society
- support services provided by staff at the Office of Academic Links.
The Orientation is also an excellent opportunity for you to get acquainted with the other exchange students.
To find out more and get a copy of the Orientation schedule, see the CUHK orientation website.
