The University of Hong Kong (HKU) attracts the best students in Hong Kong with a student population totaling 19,000, including 11,700 undergraduate students, of which more than 1,000 are international. Located in central Hong Kong, students are encouraged to interact with global commerce informally through their daily routine in the city as well as formally by making connections within Hong Kong’s thriving financial sector.

Ranked #4 in the Asia and #1 in Hong Kong by QS World University Rankings in 2021

Fast Facts

Location:

Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island

Term Dates:

Fall Semester: late August to December
Spring Semester: mid-January to mid-May

Language of Instruction:

English

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Did You Know?

Hong Kong ranks as the third easiest place in the world to do buiness, according to the World Bank's Doing Business Report 2020

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Additional Information

Academic Strengths:

Economics, Finance, Global Business, Information Systems, Management & Organizations, Marketing

Sample Course Offerings:

Past approved semester courses have included PRL, Texts & Ideas and electives for Advanced Finance, Global Business, Management and Marketing

Please see the IBEX website for a list of HKU Pre-Approved courses which were taken by past IBEX students. Please note: every course may not be offered during the particular semester the student is abroad. If admitted to the program, you may send additional course syllabi to Stern's International Exchanges & Special Programs team for evaluation.

Housing:

On-campus housing is provided but not guaranteed. Basic lodging fees for university undergraduate halls range from HK$5,880-9,576/semester.

Approximate Living Expenses:

1 USD = 7.77 Hong Kong Dollars (HK$) (As of September 2021)

Food: Compulsory meal charge HK$ 3,680 – 4,480 per semester in the residence halls, otherwise approximately HK $3,000 per month
Books & Academic Expenses: approximately HK $1,500 per semester
Transportation: tram ride costs HK $2.3 while the subway fare is based on distance and can range from HK$10-HK$50

Student Services:

HKU’s Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) gives guidance and advice on areas such as visa and immigration formalities, accommodation, living costs, adjustment and orientation, etc. Prior to the start of the academic year, a guide and series of orientation programs are organized for incoming non-local students to facilitate their adjustment to the new environment.

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