Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Location:
Hong Kong,
Hong Kong SAR China
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
HKUST Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)
Who can go?
- Only Science, Commerce (UBCV), Electrical and Computer Engineering students may attend
- Students who attend HKUST for a Full Year exchange are eligible to apply for a 2 month summer internship at HKUST following the completion of their exchange. Please note that this is not credit bearing, and is arranged directly with HKUST after arrival
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (HKUST Fall term): Early September - Late December
- UBC Term 2 (HKUST Spring term): Early February - Late May
Areas of study available:
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Areas of concentration (Commerce): Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Operations Management, Management of Organizations, Marketing
- Areas of concentration (Science): Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Course equivalency Formula
- Units same as UBC credits
Course load Information
- 12 credits/term minimum
- 18 credits/term maximum
- Courses normally carry 3 or 4 credits
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.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- Chinese and other language courses (credit-bearing, and non-credit bearing but fee-paying courses) are offered during the term
- Relevant information will be available nearer the start of each term
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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