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The University of Hong Kong, established in 1911, is Asia’s Global University. It delivers impact through internationalization, innovation and interdisciplinarity.  It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange.  It makes a positive social contribution through global presence, regional significance and engagement with the rest of China.

 

More Information on the Hong Kong Direct Enroll Program

Through HKU's study abroad program (called Visiting Student Program by HKU) you can study there for one or two semesters taking courses in your major and in other fields (schedules allowing). For more details about the Visiting Student Program at HKU check here.

The University of Hong Kong, as an English-medium, research-led, comprehensive university (the only one in China), provides world-class, campus-based education in a wide range of academic disciplines to outstanding students. The University is situated in a geographically and culturally unique part of China and has historically sat at the gateway between East and West, pursuing teaching and research which enhance the understanding of Asia in a comparative way. We now need to develop innovative approaches to tackling current Asian and global issues. The Belt and Road Initiative for the future development of China’s relationship with the rest of the world provides wonderful opportunities for us to collaborate with partners in mainland China and elsewhere in Asia. We have a strong international focus but also a distinct Asian perspective, and the University is recognized by the international community for its high-quality talents, assets and skills.

Our deep connections with strategic partners all over the world coupled with our distinct advantages in Greater China provide exceptional opportunities for students and staff to make meaningful contributions to the building of knowledge and the advancement of society. By so doing, not only are we supporting student and staff engagement with the global community, we are training them to apply their skills and talents effectively, and to be successful anywhere in today’s increasingly globalized society.

For more facts check here.

MIT students on the exchange can study at UHK for the Fall, Spring, or Academic Year.

Fall Semester Dates: End of August to mid-December

Spring Semester Dates: Mid-January to end of May

We recommend verifying program start and end dates directly with UHK: Academic Calendar 

You must meet the admissions standards outlined by the University of Hong Kong. For details check here. (You would be a visiting student, NOT an exchange student.)

Applicants for the University of Hong Kong need to be:

  • Have a GPA of 4.0 or above
  • In good academic standing
  • In good judicial standing
  • Up to date with the Communication Requirement
  • Up to date with HASS courses

Contact MISTI if you have questions about your particular situation.

Application to the study abroad (visiting student) program at the University of Hong Kong is a two-part process:

  1. Apply directly to the University of Hong Kong Visiting Programme (not the exchange program) by the deadline stated on the HKU website.
  2. Apply through MISTI for approval to study abroad. Apply by the deadline for the term in which you plan to study abroad.

 

 

Education in Hong Kong is largely modelled after the English system and reflects a blend of Asian and Western philosophy of education. The University of Hong Kong offers a wide range of study areas, including engineering, science, humanities and social sciences. You will be able to select courses in your major and add a course or two from other disciplines, schedules allowing. For more information on majors and subjects at HKU check here.

Transfer Credit

Information on the transfer credit process at MIT can be found here.

For this program, you will pay for tuition, accommodation, and other living expenses directly to the University of Hong Kong or in country (depending on the category of expense) and not to MIT.

Financial aid is portable for this program. A few months before departure, SFS and MISTI will share with the students the most up-to-date budget for the participation on the program based on an agreement with the University of Hong Kong.

Admitted students who receive financial aid should make an appointment with the financial aid representative to whom they are assigned to discuss the particulars.

You will need to apply for HKU student accommodation by their deadlines. Please check here for more details.

You will need to secure a student visa for your study abroad at the University of Hong Kong. For details and guidance check here.

Meet Your Program Manager

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Get in touch with Sean Gilbert, Managing Director for MIT-Australia | New Zealand | China | Singapore, to get your questions answered.

seang [at] mit.edu (seang[at]mit[dot]edu) | 617-253-5068