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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

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About HKUST

"By becoming an Exchange student at HKUST, you will enter an exciting chapter in your life. The University campus occupies a 60-hectare (150-acre) site of sweeping natural beauty on the Clear Water Bay peninsula in East Kowloon. You will also find that Hong Kong is a city of life & colors. Our mission is to provide a holistic academic experience, developing the intellectual & personal strengths of our students. We believe that the Student Exchange program is an integral part of the HKUST undergraduate experience and international students add a dimension of cultural vitality to campus life. Our school has much to offer both academically & culturally. Many of the faculty at the HKUST Business School have previously taught at top business schools around the world. They are attracted to HKUST for its excellent research and teaching environment, and the opportunities to do research on the economic and management issues in Asia." - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Term Dates

Fall semester: Late August – Late December
Spring semester: Mid-January – Late May

Note: Dates are approximate and may be subject to change

Housing

Exchange students will have accommodation on-campus depending on availability. All necessary information to apply for on-campus housing will be provided in the 1st Exchange Information Package. Students should pay attention to the deadlines and the submission information as application forms are to be directly submitted to the Student Housing Office (SHO).

Approximate Living Expenses (in HK$)

On-Campus Accommodations: UG halls range from HK$5500 - HK$7500 for a twin bedroom per semester including utilities except for electricity expenses for air-conditioner in the room.
Health Insurance: approx. HK$1950 for 5 months coverage
Food (no meal plan available): approx. HK$35/meal on campus
Books & Class Reading Materials: approx. HK$1500/semester
Local Transportation & Personal Expenses: approx. HK$12,000 per semester

Language of Instruction

English

Student Services

Academic Advising
Buddy Program:Through this program, we hope that exchange students can more easily adapt to their new environment. Buddies will also provide airport reception. A buddy activity is usually organized on the Saturday after the Orientation.
International Students Service (ISS):The ISS is housed in the University Student Affairs Office and works with the student organization, AISEC, to organize extracurricular activities for the exchange-in students.
Computer Services: Each exchange student is given an e-mail account after she/he has officially registered into the program. Computer facilities are easily accessible.