INSTITUTION NAME: City University of Hong Kong

COUNTRY: Hong Kong

Full name of institution /

City University of Hong Kong

Academic Calendar / 1st semester : August – November
2nd semester : January - April
Examination period / 1st semester : December
2nd semester : May
Orientation dates for incoming exchange students / 1 week before semester starts
Most of the events/activities are free of charge, except for tours around the city where a modest tour fee will be charged.
General University web site / http://www.cityu.edu.hk
Information web site for study abroad students / http://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/admo_new/admo_web/ex_stu.html
Application requirements / Application for Admission as an Exchange Student
Course Plan at CityU
Academic Transcript
Application for Student Residence
Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
Application Deadlines / 15 May for Semester A enrolment (September Entry)
30 October for Semester B enrolment (January Entry)
Courses taught in English? / Yes
Language requirements / N/A
Areas of study open for UTAS exchange students
(Please list all or provide a web site where areas of study are listed) / http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityu/admissions/index.htm
Areas of study not open to UTAS students / For pre-requisite required courses, students must have taken courses considered equivalent to the pre-requisite
Credit System / 12-18 credit units per semester
Housing assistance / Application information, procedures and application form are available at: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/htm/e_apply1_nl.htm
Housing options / Residential accommodation for incoming exchange students is available at Student Residence at Cornwall Street.
Housing deadlines / Information not available
Cost estimates per month / Housing – HK$4,840 - $7,260 per semester
Food – HK$2,500- $3,500 per month
Personal expenses – HK$1,500 per month
Academic expenses HK$200-500 per month
Compulsory Insurance – HK$431
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/inso/content/international/international6.html
Student jobs available/allowed? / Information not available
Other relevant information
Last update of this information / December 2008