Language of instruction
Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. HKU is ranked as the best university in Hong Kong, 4th in Asia and 40th in the world. It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange.
Hong Kong lies on the coast of mainland China, and HKU’s campus is situated in the residential area of Pokfulam, on Hong Kong Island.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | August–December |
HKU is only available for a single semester exchange.
View the HKU academic calendar, click on "Dates of Semesters".
Guides and additional information
HKU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
HKU has 2 campus locations available to exchange students:
- Main campus
- Sassoon Road campus
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B EngineeringSemester 1, 2019
- B Advanced Finance & EconomicsSemester 1, 2019
I don't like to exaggerate, so believe me when I say exchange is hands down, the best decision I've made in my life so far.
- B BiotechnologySemester 2, 2018
I learned from and laughed and danced with people from all over the world, and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.
Full-time study load
30 credits per semester at HKU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Minimum academic requirements
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at HKU.
The minimum cumulative GPA to study at HKU Faculty of Business and Economics is 6.0.
Law students need to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.8 to study at HKU Law Faculty.
Find courses
Search the HKU course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database.
Please check out available/restricted courses or programs before starting the search.
The course syllabus is available on the department/school webpage.
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.
Study areas taught in English
Course restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
HKU provides a range of accommodation options, including halls of residence, non-hall student housing and university-rented off-campus accommodation. All halls reserve a number of places for exchange students, but spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Cost of living
HKU provides an estimate of basic living costs for students (refer to page 7-9 on the booklet) in Hong Kong. Some additional costs you can expect to encounter include the Student Union fees and Caution money.
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.
It is strongly recommended you take out medical insurance for the duration of your exchange, however, it is not mandatory. Coverage should include provisions for emergency evacuation, rescuer's expenses and repatriation.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (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.
HKU provides 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 UQ Abroad 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, UQ Abroad 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
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)