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E CHANGE &

STUDY ABROAD

Fact Sheet 2022-

Office of Academic Links

www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a global vision. It was founded with a mission to combine tradition with modernity and to bring together China and the West. CUHK’s firmly rooted Chinese culture, multiculturalism and its unique college system sets itself apart from other universities in Hong Kong and in the region. CUHK has always been at the forefront of teaching and research, nurturing the next generation of leaders in all fields and advancing the frontiers of knowledge and technology. The galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers at CUHK include a Nobel Laureate, a Fields medallist, a Turing Award winner, and countless academics with international recognition. Located in Shatin, a suburban area of Hong Kong, the CUHK campus overlooks the scenic Tolo Harbour and is nestled in greenery. Over the years, it has evolved into the largest, greenest and most sustainably designed campus in the city. A wide range of academic, residential, sports and leisure facilities provide an all-round campus experience for anyone studying at CUHK.

WELCOME

TO THE

CHINESE

UNIVERSITY OF

HONG KONG

CUHK is located at Shatin with easy access to both Hong Kong’s city centre andthe border with mainland China. 01

2 Student Population 1 ,000+

HK’s Most

Innovative University Reuters 2016-

9 Colleges C.W. Chu, Chung Chi,

Lee Woo Sing, Morningside,New Asia, S.H. Ho, Shaw, United and Wu Yee Sun

8 Academic Faculties Arts, Business Administration,

Education, Engineering, Law,Medicine, Science and Social Science

Largest and Greenest

Campus in HK

Top 50 Worldwide QS World University

Rankings 20 22

Top 10 in Asia Times Higher Education Asia

University Rankings 20 22

50^ Top 10^ Top

3 Times Higher Education rd^ Worldwide

Most International Universities

Programme Dates (Tentative)

Fall Term 202 2

Orientation Orientation activities are organized to help students adapt to the new environment at CUHK. It covers information on the curriculum, study life, Chinese culture, Hong Kong society and support services available. In addition, it will be a great opportunity for students to get acquainted with each other.

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31 August 2022 Late August – early September 2022 (in both virtual and in-person formats) 5 September 2022 3 December 2022 7 - 23 December 2022

Arrival Orientation

First Class Last Class Exam Period

Spring Term 202 3 3 January 2023 Late December 2022 – early January 2023 (in both virtual and in-person formats) 9 January 2023 22 April 2023 26 April – 13 May 2023

Arrival Orientation

First Class Last Class Exam Period

LIFE ON

EXCHANGE

Course Load

Course Offering

Chinese Language Centre

CUHK’s world-class library facilities are hubsfor knowledge and idea exchange.

COURSES

All English-taught courses are open to exchange students, with the following exceptions:

Faculty of Medicine courses (except some biomedical sciences and public health courses) Faculty of Education courses (except some sports science and physical education (SPED) courses taught in English, and physical education (PHED) courses with an X after the course number) Faculty of Law courses (except Law major students) Architectural Design Studio courses (except for students from specific Architecture agreements) College General Education (GECC, GEJC, GEMC, GESH, GEUC, GESC) courses (except for New Asia College students taking General Education courses offered by New Asia College) Student-orientated teaching (STOT) courses MAcc/MBA/MSc courses offered by the Faculty of Business Administration (except for students from specific MAcc/MBA/MSc agreements) MSc in Advanced Environmental Planning Technologies (AEPT) and MSc in Housing Studies(HSGS) courses FNSC courses under the Food and Nutritional Sciences programme in the School of Life Sciences Any other courses restricted by their offering Departments

Courses offered in 2021 -2 2 can be used as a reference to what will be offered in 2022 -2 3 and are available at www.res.cuhk.edu.hk -> Teaching Timetable / Classroom Booking -> Teaching Timetable -> Full-time Undergraduate Teaching Timetable -> “Public Access” Most 3-unit courses are composed of 3 hours of lecture or 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of tutorial per week. Assessment may include any one or a combination of the following: attendance, class work, written work, laboratory work, field work, research papers, tests, examinations, and any other assessment.

The Yale-China Chinese Language Centre (CLC) offers Cantonese and Putonghua courses at all levels. Most undergraduate exchange students can take a maximum of 6 units (2 courses) each term without paying additional tuition fees. Postgraduate exchange students are required to pay tuition for taking Chinese proficiency courses.

Minimum

Note: Most CUHK courses are 3-unit each. The average course load for exchange students is 4-5 courses per term.

9 units (3 courses) per term

Maximum

18 units (6 courses) per term

Immerse in Chinese culture through traditional Chinese arts and crafts.

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Contact Persons

[For Exchange Partners] Ms. Heidi O (Programme Coordination for Europe & South Africa) Ms. Frances SO (Programme Coordination for Asia & Oceania)Mr. Jonas TO (Programme Coordination for Canada) Mr. Louis WONG (Programme Coordination for Chile, Mexico and United States) [For Students] Mr. Alex CHAU (Student Advisor for Americas) Ms. Vicky CHENG (Student Advisor for Asia & Oceania) Ms. Arisa LAI (Student Advisor for Europe & South Africa)

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CONTACT US

Office of Academic Links i-Centre 1/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong SAR 852 3943 7597 [email protected] www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk cuhkoal