City University of Hong Kong
Location: Hong Kong, China
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English (except for Chinese literature related courses)
Terms: Fall semester (end of August – December, aka 'Semester A') // Spring semester (January – May, aka 'Semester B'), with a three-week break between semesters.
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk (see info for exchange students)
Language of instruction: English (except for Chinese literature related courses)
Terms: Fall semester (end of August – December, aka 'Semester A') // Spring semester (January – May, aka 'Semester B'), with a three-week break between semesters.
Highlights
- City University is conveniently located in the center of the city offering easy access to Hong Kong and mainland China
- Established in 1984, City U has a very high academic reputation and ranks amongst the top 150 universities in the world
- Hong Kong offers a wide range of natural and cultural attractions in a cosmopolitan environment
Accessibility
- At CityU, their Student Development Services (SDS) supports students with accessibility needs.
- The Exchange team at CityU is the primary contact for supports. They will refer you to the relevant colleagues at SDS if necessary.
Area of study
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Areas of study available: This exchange is open to UVic Economics majors only.
For a tentative course list for the Exchange Semesters, view the pages for Semesters A and B.
Exchange credit history
Exchange credit history: See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from the City University of Hong Kong. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Available
- Further details about residential halls are available on the Student Residence website
- Off-campus housing: Available
- Please see the Off-Campus Accommodation website for more information
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