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 |
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.
Host university requirements
GPA
- You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at HKU.
- Faculty of Business and Economics: You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.7 to study in the HKU's Faculty of Business and Economics.
- Faculty of Law: You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.0 to study at HKU's Faculty of Law.
Study Options
You must choose one admission faculty of the faculties open to exchange students and take the majority (50%+) of courses within the chosen faculty.
Semester Restrictions
Students are typically only able to participate in a single semester of exchange at HKU, due to the popularity of this university.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Individual course lists are provided by each HKU faculty. Faculty options and catalogues can be found on the HKU academic information page under "available courses offered by faculties".
Search the relevant HJU faculty course catalogue to find suitable courses. Please check the "Additional academic information" section below before starting your search.
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.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic 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 a Semester-based Exchange 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 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, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
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)