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China: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China (Exchange Program)

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Housing:	Dormitory	Language Pre-requisite:	none
Language of Instruction:	Chinese, English	Language Courses Offered:	Yes
Non-AU Students Accepted:	No	Internship:	No
Advisor:	Ethan Merritt	Minimum GPA:	3.0
Class Level Required for Admission:	Second-semester Sophomore standing	Program Type:	Direct Enrollment

Program Description:

Is this Program Right for You?

China as a country is undergoing tremendous change in recent years. It is a place of dynamic contrasts, of rapid industrialization and technological development alongside a beautiful and rich traditional culture. At the forefront of this transition is Hong Kong. One of the world's major cultural and economic centers, this amazing metropolis is considered the crossroad of Asia, combining traditional Chinese culture with the frenzied energy of an urban, cosmopolitan city. AU students now can experience this extraordinary place firsthand through study abroad at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Established in 1959, the Chinese University of Hong Kong has developed into a prestigious, world-class university. It now has an enrollment of over 16,000 students and offers more than 1280 postgraduate and undergraduate programs. CUHK was the first university in Hong Kong to offer a student exchange and study abroad program, and now accepts 400 exchange and study abroad students every year.

AU students integrate into campus life at CUHK and live and take courses directly within the university alongside local students and other international students.

Academic Information

AU students directly enroll in the Chinese University of Hong Kong for either a semester or a full year and earn full AU credit. International students can take courses offered by the various Faculties including the Faculty of Arts, Business Administration, Science and Social Sciences, and courses offered by the International Asian Studies Programme at CUHK. As CUHK is a bilingual university, English, Cantonese and Putonghua are used for instruction. Courses taught in English are primarily offered in the areas of Chinese, Asian and international studies. However, there are various recommended courses taught in English in other Departments, including History, Biology, Anthropology, Government, Journalism and Communication, Management, and Marketing. There is also the opportunity to study Chinese language at all levels. For more information on courses available, please visit the CUHK website.

Most classes at CUHK are composed of lectures and tutorials. You will have numerous opportunities to interact with the local students, such as having discussion with them during tutorials, and working on projects or presentations together.

Student Life

Life in Hong Kong

Studying at CUHK puts you right amidst the vibrant, bustling life of Hong Kong. A shopping and dining paradise, Hong Kong also offers a wide choice of entertainment, outdoor and indoor, daytime and nighttime. Navigate amidst Hong Kong's sleepless entertainment world and feel the liveliness of this international metropolitan. It is also a thriving center for traditional arts and culture.

Campus life at CUHK is versatile, fun and fulfilling. There are numerous cultural programs, extra-curricular activities, clubs and sports teams that students can become involved in. As the spacious campus is spread over a hill, the University operates a campus bus service connecting the commuter train, classroom buildings and dormitories. You may ride the buses for free during teaching days. There is also an air-conditioned shuttle light bus service on campus. Getting to class and going out is easy and convenient with this shuttle bus service.

Housing and Meals

Approximately 40 percent of CUHK's undergraduate students live on campus. Students share a double or triple occupancy room. Amenities in the student dormitories include:

    * Modestly furnished bedrooms with telephone and network connection;
    * Air-conditioning operated with smart cards in all rooms;
    * Blankets and bed linens;
    * Laundry facilities: coin-operated washing and drying machines and clothes lines for drying;
    * Shared kitchens equipped with refrigerators, stoves, boilers and microwaves on each    floor;
    * Shared bathrooms with showers on each floor;
    * Common rooms with televisions.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own meals. There is no meal plan, but there are many alternatives such as the college cafeterias, or in the university area's many restaurants.

Schedule

The Chinese University of Hong Kong program is available for Fall semester, Spring semester and Full Year. Please view the CUHK website for specific program dates.

    * CUHK Fall Semester: early September – late December
    * CUHK Spring Semester: early January – late May
    * CUHK Academic Year: September - May
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Dates / Deadlines:

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2013	09/21/2012 **	Varies by program	01/08/2013	05/23/2013
NOTE: Please be aware that official acceptance decisions can often take several weeks to be received from the overseas partner university. CUHK acceptances in particular usually arrive late in the semester. However, as programs are typically not competitive, students can usually expect to be accepted without problem if program admissions and application requirements are met.
Academic Year	2013-2014	03/14/2013 **	Varies by program	08/27/2013	05/15/2014
Fall	2013	03/14/2013 **	Varies by program	08/27/2013	12/23/2013
Spring	2014	09/20/2013**	Varies by program	TBA	TBA
NOTE: Please be aware that official acceptance decisions can often take several weeks to be received from the overseas partner university. CUHK acceptances in particular usually arrive late in the semester. However, as programs are typically not competitive, students can usually expect to be accepted without problem if program admissions and application requirements are met.
** The time it takes to receive an admissions decision varies greatly by program; it can take as little as two weeks or as long as several months. Contact AU Abroad for further details on your program's admissions timeline.
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