Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
01/09/2021 ***Please note - this is an archive page and is not being updated***
The Exchange pages are currently being migrated to a new Global Opportunities web platform.
- Outoing students may find partners at: GO Study Abroad: Where
- If you are an incoming exchange student coming to Durham University, please visit: Incoming Opportunities.
Number of places available for 2021/22:
- 3 full year places (all subjects)
- 2 full year places (Law School)
Website for incoming exchange students: http://www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk/getting_started/
Term Dates: September-December then January-May
General Contact: iasp@cuhk.edu.hk
Programme Information
Application Deadlines:
- Fall Term (September): 1st April
- Spring Term (January): 1st October
Undergraduate Academic Requirements:
• completed at least two academic terms / semesters of university studies;
• a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average or better). Applications with a slightly lower GPA will be carefully assessed. (Applicants from institutions not using the GPA system will be judged on their overall academic performance.)
Important Dates
Please note, dates may vary by few days each year, depending on weekends.
| First Term | Second Term (Tentative) | |
| Expected arrival date: first day for hostel check-in |
26 or 27 August (for returned students: 31 August) |
2 January |
| Orientation for newly admitted students |
28 August – 31 August | 3 – 5 January |
| Classes begin | 2 September | 6 January |
| Classes end | 30 November | 18 April |
| Examination period | 4 – 20 December | 22 April – 9 May |
Academic Information
The grading system at CUHK can be found here under section 7.0 Assessment and Examinations.
More information can be found here: http://www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk/getting_started/
Previous years course offerings can be used until the new course catalogue goes live.
Requirements/Restrictions
Courses for general exchange students are restricted within the following Faculties/Departments:
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law courses are restricted to applicants applying from the Law School
- MBA courses
- Architectural Design Studio courses
- Courses with prefix PHED
- College General Education courses
- Student oriented teaching courses beginning with '0'
- FINA courses in MSc Finance
- MEDN courses offered by the School of Life Sciences
Language Requirements
No prior study of the Chinese language or Chinese / Asian studies is required.
Supporting Documents Required
- Exchange Application Form
- Academic Transcript
- Proof of Financial Support (e.g. bank statement)
- Copy of Passport
- Offer of Admission Letter
- Student Visa Application
- Health History Form
Accommodation
UG students will live in on campus housing and are assigned to double or triple occupancy rooms in college managed hostels. On campus housing is automatically assigned to admitted students, an application is NOT required.
The cost of accommodation is heavily subsidised by the Hong Kong SAR government so can be relatively cheap.
Student Support
CUHK have their own website for student support. They offer support in the form of Student Counselling, Academic Advisors, Employee Assistance Programme and the University Health Service.
Summer Opportunities
All opportunities offered over vacation times can be found on the Summer Opportunities or Winter School webpages
Other Information
The University Health service provides free primary health facilities and clinical services to exchange students but it is recommended that students should also arrange medical and accident insurance.
General information for students can be found here
