Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (Exchange Program)

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Location:

Hong Kong, China (Population: 7 million)

Description:

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is an internationally renowned research university comprising four schools: Science, Engineering, Business and Management, and Humanities and Social Science. Among the University's 8,800 students are international students from exchange partners such as Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania. The University also has particularly strong ties to institutions in mainland China such as Peking University and Tsinghua University.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

Sponsor:

Northwestern University International Program Development

Website:

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Program Contact:

Greg Buchanan, Program Coordinator, International Program Development Office 1800 Sherman Ave., Ste. 4-700, Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847-497-6953

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» Other Programs in China

Language Requirements

No language requirement, but on-site Chinese language courses are recommended.

Northwestern Requirements

Academic Specialties

Northwestern's exchange agreement with HKUST specifically promotes science and engineering, but all academic departments are open to Northwestern students. HKUST has particular strengths in fields such as nanoscience and biotechnology, computer science, business, and Chinese Studies.

Course Type

Direct university enrollment in a wide range of courses in science, engineering, business, humanities and the social sciences. Students combine intensive coursework, taught in English, with research.

Additional Information

Recently, HKUST was ranked 43rd in the New York Times Higher Education Supplement list of top universities in the world.

Housing

Residence halls on campus.

Program Costs

Fall 2008: $27,428
  • This includes estimated tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses. Students on NU exchange programs are exempt from the Study Abroad Administrative Fee.
  • The sample costs provided are for the fall term; students pay Northwestern tuition equivalent to one semester (1.5 quarters). Full year students pay full year Northwestern tuition.
Note: Students on aid will have their aid adjusted to reflect most, if not all, of these costs.

Approximate Program Size

HKUST: 8,800 students

Application Requirements

Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:
  1. Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard.  E-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and NetID) to register for this quiz.
  2. After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
Northwestern students must complete three applications for this program:
  1. IPD application and HKUST application. Call International Program Development at 847-467-7834 or e-mail international@northwestern.edu to first set up a personal interview- as this is required as the first step towards application.
  2. The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.