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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK distinguishes itself with its firmly rooted Chinese culture, bilingualism and multiculturalism, and the unique college system.
Located in the northwest end of Sha Tin, 30 minutes by train from downtown Kowloon, CUHK鈥檚 campus is celebrated for its beauty. It commands panoramic views of Tolo Harbour and nearby mountain ranges and is home to some of the nicest walks in Hong Kong.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | 2nd Term / Spring Term | 闯补苍耻补谤测鈥揗补测 |
| Semester 2 | 1st Term / Fall Term | Late August鈥揇ecember |
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Guides and additional information
CUHK has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B Business ManagementSemester 2, 2022
- B CommerceSemester 2, 2022
- B CommerceSemester 1, 2019
Full-time study load
15 units per semester at CUHK is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
- You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at CUHK.
- Law:
- You will need a听minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25 to study in the Faculty of Law.
- You must not have received any grades below 4.0 (fail grades) in your UQ Program to be eligible for exchange at the Faculty of Law.
Study Options
You must choose one admission faculty from the 8 available and take the majority (50%+) of courses within the chosen faculty. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Semester Restrictions
- Full-year exchange: Students wishing to take a full-year exchange at CUHK must start their exchange in the Fall Term (UQ's Semester 2).
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Due to visa restrictions, nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba, Laos, Nepal, North Korea or Vietnam are unable to apply for CUHK.
- Law: CUHK Law courses are restricted to Law majors. Students must be currently enrolled in a Law program at 麻豆传媒高清, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25, and have not failed any courses at 麻豆传媒高清.听
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.听
Find courses
Search the 听(->Teaching Timetable/Classroom Booking -> Teaching Timetable -> Full-time Undergraduate Teaching Timetable, ).
Students can enrol in up to 6 credits of听Chinese Mandarin language courses. Search in the course catalogue using the course code "CPTH", or use the听听as a guide.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
CUHK offers . Staying in these residences gives you a taste of the local student life and culture and creates better opportunities to make new friends. All hostels have wardens and residence tutors to oversee students' physical and mental well-being.
Cost of living
Living in Hong Kong is expensive, but studying at CUHK can be extremely affordable. On-campus dormitories, canteens and transportation are all heavily subsidised for students. CUHK has provided a list of .
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鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students at CUHK should have that includes emergency-evacuation and repatriation expenses for the duration of their stay in Hong Kong.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
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.
CUHK has for incoming exchange students.
Contact the听听for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
麻豆传媒高清 cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (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 .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October