Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University is located in one of the world's busiest and most culturally diverse cities. The city is a shopper's paradise and home to a Disneyland, and it's one the leading financial centres in the world.
There are about 7 million people living in Hong Kong, and as it is a small region, Hong Kong is the world's most vertical city with lots of tall buildings.
Until 1997, Hong Kong was a British colony, and is now a Special Administrative Region of China. Hong Kong's location makes it easy to explore the rest of Asia. You can easily visit China, one of the fastest growing countries, or Macao just across the water from Hong Kong.
If you wish to experience nature, there are numerous country parks and hiking trails that let you take in Hong Kong from above. Public transportation is well-developed and bi-lingual signage will help you navigate anywhere in the city. The climate is sub-tropical with humid and hot summers and mind and sunny winters.
The Hong Polytechnic campus is located in the heart of Hong Kong with easy access to major attractions.The university offers courses in most disciplines. There are around 11,500 fulltime students and a large number of international exchange students. Hong Kong Polytechnic University is ranked among the top 30 Asian universities by 2010 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asian University Rankings. The institution offers 170 programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, under six faculties and two schools.
Academics
Courses in English are available to students from most disciplines, including psychology and biology. Learn more about your chosen faculty and the types of courses offered.
Courses available in English
- Arts: language learning and linguistics, psychology, social policy, Chinese cultural studies
- Business: accounting, finance, financial services, logistics, global supply chain management, marketing and management
- Science: math, computer science, biology, bio-chemistry
Estimated cost of living
Airfare: $1,500 - 1,800
Visa: $25
Rent: $140/month
Food: $250 - 300/month
Books: $200
Accommodation
Double-occupancy rooms are provided for incoming exchange students at around $700 for the entire term.
Student testimonial
"I arrived in Hong Kong a week ago and have already fallen in love with this city. Everything about it is amazing and most of all, efficient. It’s extremely easy to get anywhere whether you use the MTR, tram, bus, or taxi; they are all fast and cheap. I came to Hong Kong expecting to see an extremely industrial city with next to know trees and wildlife but it is actually quite the opposite. Yes they do have a lot of enormous buildings but there is almost an equal amount of greenery.
My accommodations here are great, and cost next to no money! The student residence is one of the biggest in the world so I am meeting new people literally every day. It has a pool, tons of activity rooms, and a cafeteria with incredible food. I have visited the beach, a temple, Ocean Park (Hong Kong’s Sea World), and many different stores/shops along the way. Hong Kong has the best shopping in the world and the most vibrant city life I have ever seen. There is never/will never be a shortage of things to do.
With over 300 exchange students from all over the world I have met so many people and learned about all their different cultures. I can now visit multiple countries in the future and have someone to hang out with in all of them! I look forward to the rest of my semester here in Hong Kong and already wish I was staying longer than four months!"
Michael Fournier, BBA, studies in Hong Kong Polytechnic University in the Fall 2011 term
