 LOCATION
Hong Kong is a thriving and vibrant city of almost seven million. It is a commercial and economic center surrounded by the natural beauty of the South China Sea and its nearby islands. The transportation network is excellent and Hong Kong's shopping opportunities are world famous. In Hong Kong you can find the all the conveniences of modern living side-by-side with the reminders of its historic past. Visitor highlights such as Ocean Park, the fantastic view at the top of Victoria Peak and beautiful Repulse Bay draw tourists and residents alike.
For more information about Hong Kong please visit: http://www.discoverhongkong.com
PROGRAM OF STUDY
The University of Notre Dame and the Chinese University of Hong Kong
(CUHK) began a bilateral exchange program in Fall 2008. CUHK is a leading
research university with seven faculties: The Faculty of Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Science and Social Science, and the new School of Law. There are more than 330 programs of study available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The library system has comprehensive holdings and the computer facilities are state of the art. Because of the excellent academic reputation of CUHK, the diversity and quality  of its course offerings, its strong faculty, and its location in Asia, this program has the potential for growth beyond the initial exchange program.
CUHK has a student body of about 18,500 undergraduates and postgraduates. CUHK has a bilingual bicultural population of local and international students and scholars. CUHK receives students from over 180 academic institutions worldwide.
For further information about the Chinese University of Hong Kong, please access the CUHK web site by clicking here.
English and Chinese are the languages of instruction at CUHK. You may choose from many courses that are taught in English or take courses taught in Chinese (if you meet the language requirement). You can choose courses from the Faculty of Arts, Business Administration, Engineering, Science or Social Science. In addition to this, you may also take courses from the International Asian Studies Program. This program includes Chinese, Asian and International Studies courses and Chinese language courses. Courses completed at CUHK will be entered onto the student's Notre Dame transcript and grades are computed into the Notre Dame grade point average.
Eligibility for the Program
The Hong Kong program is open to juniors who wish to study in Hong Kong for one semester or the academic year. The program is particularly suited for students in Arts and Letters, Business, Engineering, or Science. Applicants should have a 3.0 GPA. No Chinese language study is required, although language study is always encouraged.
Participants are chosen by a selection committee for the Office of International Studies. Application deadline: November 15.
 Accommodation
Students live on-campus in hostels (dorms). You will share a double or triple occupancy room with local students who have expressed interest in having a room with an exchange student. Amenities in the student hostels include:
* Modestly furnished bedrooms with telephone and computer network connections
* Air-conditioning
* Blankets and bed linen
* Laundry Facilities
* Shared kitchens with refrigerators, ranges, microwaves (on each floor)
* Shared bathrooms with showers (on each floor)
* Common rooms with televisions
For more information on accommodation options please visit: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oal/study_at_cuhk/living/undergrad.htm
University Services
* Ten on-campus canteens and dining venues
* 24-hour computer facilities
* One main library and five branch libraries
* University Service Centre for Chinese Studies
* Sport facilities including squash, tennis and basketball courts and an Olympic size swimming pool
For more information on CUHK services please visit: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oal/study_at_cuhk/intending_students/intend_students.htm
Semester Dates
Academic Year: September - May
Fall Semester: September - December
Spring Semester: January - May
Contact Dr. Hong Zhu at 631.3229 or by e-mail to Hong Zhu with any questions. |
