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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK distinguishes itself with its firmly rooted Chinese culture, bilingualism and multiculturalism, and the unique college system.
Located in the northwest end of Sha Tin, 30 minutes by train from downtown Kowloon, CUHK’s campus is celebrated for its beauty. It commands panoramic views of Tolo Harbour and nearby mountain ranges and is home to some of the nicest walks in Hong Kong.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | 2nd Term / Spring Term | January–May |
| Semester 2 | 1st Term / Fall Term | Late August–December |
Exchange programs at CUHK are available for 1 semester only.
View the CUHK academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
CUHK has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.
Student testimonials
- B CommerceSemester 2, 2018
CUHK is really a good choice to exchange. With the beautiful campus, you will meet lots of amazing people there!
- B Commerce/Business ManagementSemester 2, 2018
- Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management/ Business ManagementSemester 1, 2017
What I liked about CUHK is the number of activities they offered for exchange students to learn about the culture, try new foods and make new friends.
Full-time study load
15 units per semester at CUHK is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Minimum academic requirements
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at CUHK.
If you apply for the CUHK Faculty of Law, you will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25.
Find courses
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
Search the CUHK course catalogue (->Teaching Timetable/Classroom Booking -> Teaching Timetable -> Full-time Undergraduate Teaching Timetable, detailed instruction available) if courses do not appear in the database.
Students can enrol in up to 6 credits of Chinese Mandarin language courses. Search in the course catalogue using the course code "CPTH", or refer to the 2016/17 course list for details.
Study areas taught in English
Course restrictions
You must select at least 50% of your unit load from one single faculty/department.
CUHK has a list of courses unavailable to exchange students.
CUHK Law courses are restricted to Law majors. Students must be currently enrolled in a Law program at UQ, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25 and have not failed any courses at UQ.
Courses offered by the School of Biomedical Sciences (SBMS) are not available to exchange students as it belongs to the Faculty of Medicine.
Master-level programs are not offered to exchange students.
Additional academic information
Courses offered by the CUHK Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Law are very popular. Students must be very flexible in their course selection.
CUHK has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:
- Tips for getting started, including course information and selection processes
- Survive and thrive at CUHK booklet
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.
Accommodation
CUHK offers student accommodation in their on-campus hostels. Staying in these residences gives you a taste of the local student life and culture and creates better opportunities to make new friends. All hostels have wardens and residence tutors to oversee students' physical and mental well-being.
Cost of living
Living in Hong Kong is expensive, but studying at CUHK can be extremely affordable. On-campus dormitories, canteens and transportation are all heavily subsidised for students. CUHK has provided a list of approximate living costs for students at CUHK.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in the Student Exchange Program are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students at CUHK should have accident and sickness insurance that includes emergency-evacuation and repatriation expenses for the duration of their stay in Hong Kong.
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
CUHK has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Immigration Department of Hong Kong for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, Global Experience programs to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Register your travel plans
We recommend that you register your travel plans on the Smartraveller website so that the Australian Government can contact you or your family in an emergency.
Non-Australian citizens should register with their closest consulate.
Exchange deadlines
May 31 for Semester 1 of the following year.
October 31 for Semester 2 of the following year.