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University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Areas of Study
Economics, Political Science, International & Area Studies, History, and Women & Gender Studies
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | Early September to mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | Mid January to mid May | May 1 |
| Academic Year | Early September to mid May | February 1 |
Eligibility
Minimum 3.0 GPA. One year of Chinese language study at WU (or the equivalent).
WU Credits
Students can expect 12-15 units of WU credit depending on course selection.
Location
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world. Often described as The City of Light, Hong Kong is the meeting place of East and West where the indigenous culture of Southern China comes into contact with the best the West has to offer in the world of the arts and of entertainment. And the result has been a creative fusion that has thrown new light on many traditional art forms. Hong Kong is particularly well served in terms of performance venues and arts festivals.
Housing
Students live in residence halls. Hall life in HKU is highly valued, and forms part of the tradition of the University.
Student Life
The University offers a wide variety of programs, activities, and general education programs outside the regular curricula to broaden students' learning experience. The HKU Student Union has prospered over the years and now has over 110 affiliated societies, including faculty and academic societies, hall student associations, Independent Clubs Association (ICA) clubs, Cultural Association (CA) clubs and Sports Association (SA) clubs.
On-Site Support
Center of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS)
Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* | Year |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Letty Chen Campus Box 1111 (314) 935-5147 McMillan 251 llchen@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jennifer White Reding Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-5958 McMillan 138 jwhitereding@wustl.edu |