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University of Kong

Hong Kong, People’s Republic of

http://www.hku.hk/

No language requirements

City Population: 7,000,000 Enrollment: 19,000 Standard Course Load: 30 credits per semester

ABOUT OF 3 credits will be gained upon successful completion of the The (or HKU, as it is familiarly course. No fees are required. known to students, staff and alumni) is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. The About 54% of academic staff are drawn from overseas. University of Hong Kong is currently ranked in the The University has recruited distinguished academics world’s top 18 . On March 16, 1910, Sir from all over the world. University teachers are top Frederick Lugard, the then , laid researchers in many major areas of research including the foundation stone for the University, signifying the Human Health and Development, Biotechnology and birth of Hong Kong's first tertiary institution. Drug Development, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Build and Natural Environments, Theoretical and In 1911, the University launched its official opening with Computational Sciences, Public Law and Public Policy, its founding Faculty of Medicine which had evolved from China Studies, and Communications. the Hong Kong College of Medicine, founded in 1887. Of the College's early alumni, the most renowned was HKU undergraduate curricula encourage students to Dr Sun Yat-sen, 'the founder of modern China'. construct their own understanding of issues and devise solutions to real-world problem scenarios through means The Faculties of Engineering and Arts were established such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL). They enable within a year of the official opening. It was ten years students to work in teams and exercise and develop their after the founding of HKU that women students were research and communication skills, critical thinking and admitted for the first time. ability to integrate information across different domains. The main campus stretches along the north-western The World Trade Organisation (WTO) recognises HKU slopes of between 50 and 150 metres as a leading tertiary education institution in Asia. It above sea level. announced on November 7, 2003 that HKU had been designated as the official WTO training centre for the All courses are taught in English except those offered Asia-Pacific Region. HKU will offer Regional Trade Policy by the Department of Chinese. Introductory Courses (RTPC) to government officials in Asia-Pacific in and Putonghua courses offered to all undergraduate partnership with the WTO. international students. 2 hours of classes per week and 1 COURSES http://www.hku.hk/osa/nonlocal_students/accommodation See also /accug.htm for details. www.hku.hk/student/uregcourse Residence Halls: Faculty of Arts Living on campus offers many benefits, including saving Chinese time in daily commutes, convenience, life in staff and the Comparative Literature opportunity to make new friends. Residence Halls are English more than just a place to study, sleep and eat. They offer Fine Arts an experience in community living and an environment Geography that encourages learning and participation in social History activities.

Japanese Studies Most halls are occupied mainly by undergraduate students. Hall life is highly valued by students and Music provides a focus for many sporting, social and other Philosophy activities. Student health and physical well-being are the American Studies Centre concerns of the University Health Service and of the European Studies Programme Centre for Physical Education and Sport. A strong team Language Centre of physicians and dental officers offer primary health care to both staff and students. Sports facilities are among the Faculty of Business and best in Hong Kong and include provision for swimming (two pools), indoor sports, tennis, and sports. Faculty of Education BUDDY PROGRAMME Faculty of Engineering HKU offers administers a Buddy Programme, whereby Civil Engineering each participating exchange student is assigned to a local Computer Science and Information Systems student ie a buddy, to help them settle down in Jonh Electrical and Electronic Engineering Kong. A local buddy will meet his/her international buddy Industrial and Manufacturing Systems at the airport, assist him/her in settling into residence, Engineering help during his/her stay etc. Mechanical Engineering LANGUAGE COURSES Faculty of Law (one application period only – regardless courses are offered to all of commencement date - apply to UWA by December of undergraduate international students. No fees are previous year. Students with a B average normally only required. considered) HEALTH INSURANCE Faculty of Science UWA has insurance to cover its outgoing exchange Botany students: UWA Corporate Personal and Travel Policy. It Chemistry is usually accepted by the host universities as primary Earth Sciences insurance. Ecology and Biodiversity HKU provides free-of-charge primary health care to full- Mathematics time students at the University’s out-patient clinic. Dental Physics service is available at a nominal charge. For further information about health care please refer to Zoology www.hku.hk.uhs/student_medical_benefits.htm.

Faculty of Social Sciences OTHER INFORMATION Politics and Public Administration Read the Hong Kong section in the blue files in the Study Psychology Abroad Office. You will find some very useful information and Social Administration from returned UWA students. Sociology, Statistics and Actuarial Science

CONTACTS SEMESTER DATES The University of Hong Kong, 1st Semester: September to December http://www.hku.hk/ 2nd Semester: January to June www.hku.hk/liaison/oise See also - www.hku.hk/afss/information/ Our contact details:

http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/se/welcome HOUSING Tel: 6488 8199 The University has thirteen of halls of residence. Each [email protected] hall reserves a small number of places for non-local students. However competition is keen. Admission to the University does not provide guarantee of accommodation, which remains the responsibility of each student. Incoming non-local students who wish to apply for a hall place should contact the Office of Student Affairs for application. Please visit the office website at http://www.hku.hk/osa or