HKPolyU
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Faculty of Business
Location:
Hong Kong, SAR
Introduction:
With a history dating back to 1937, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University gained full university status in 1994. PolyU has since grown to accommodate the largest student community among publicly-funded universities in Hong Kong, with over 25,000 full-time and part-time students. It is situated in Hung Hom, Kowloon, on a site that is approximately 93,500 square metres adjacent to the Cross Harbour Tunnel.
Academic Areas of Expertise/Focus:
not specified
Level:
BCom only
Available Spots:
3 semester spots/academic year
Special Admission Requirements:
Due to policies in place at HK PolyU, the exchange program to this destination is not open to students originally from Hong Kong.
Approximate Term Dates:
Semester 1: September - December
Semester 2: January - May
Summer Program Option:
PolyU International Summer School
Academics
Full-time Course Load: Minimum of 9 and maximum of 18 credits/term (3 - 6 courses)
Language(s) of Instruction: English
Course Restrictions: students must choose to enroll in one of several academic departments (Logistics & Maritime Studies, Management & Marketing or Accounting & Finance), which will give priority for registering in those subjects, but at least 50% of your courses must come from the host department.
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General Information for Exchange Students
Services
✓ On-Campus Student Residences
✕ Off-Campus Housing Assistance
? Buddy Program
✓ Pre-Semester Orientation Program
✓ Language Courses
? Airport Pick-up Service
✕ Mandatory Insurance Program
✕ Internship Placement Program
? Host Family/Home Stay Program
Special Funding:
n/a
Student Feedback:
Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)
Destination Overview (averages based on 3 reviews by past participants):
| Academic Quality compared to ASB | | | | |
| Lower | Higher | |
| Academic Difficulty compared to ASB | ||||||| | |
| Difficult | Easy | |
| Need for Second Language | |||||||||| | |
| Essential | Unnecessary | |
| Extracurriculars & Social Options | ||| | |
| Nonexistent | Excellent | |
| Cost of Living compared to Edmonton | ||| | |
| High $$$ | Low $ | |
| Housing Options | ||||||| | |
| Poor | Excellent | |
| Recommended to Other Students | ||||||||||||||||| | |
| No | Yes |
Comments:
"Polytech is located in the middle of Hong Kong, which is an incredibly convenient location to discover Hong Kong."
"My exchange to Hong Kong to study in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University was definitely a highlight of my undergraduate career."
"An excellent destination to visit if interested in international business, finance, and travel. Centrally located to visit other countries whilst on exchange and be back on campus for class."