The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Location:
Shenzhen,
China
Language of instruction:
Chinese, English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of studyWhen applying to Go Global:
- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Mgmt Students (UBCV): select 'Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen-GLSCM-STUDY'
- Commerce students (UBCV): select 'Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen-Commerce-STUDY'
- All other students: select 'Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen-Uniwide-STUDY'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (CUHK Term one): Early September - Mid December
- UBC Term 2 (CUHK Term two): Early January - Mid May
- UBC Full Year (CUHK Term one + two): September - May
Areas of study available:
- Applied Science
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
Incoming exchange students may take a variety of courses that cover different disciplines. Students are allowed to choose courses across all schools (except Clinical Medicine and all majors in School of Music) if they meet the pre-requisites and the space allows. Undergraduate courses are not offered to postgraduates and vice versa.
Course load Information
- CUHK(SZ) uses the credit unit system. Courses are generally worth 3 units/credits each
- Minimum: 9 units per term
- Maximum: 18 units per term
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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