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(* HKU website is currently being updated and not accessible- please see their 2025/26 Information Sheet below. As of 29 May 2025)
Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. HKU is ranked as the best university in Hong Kong, 4th in Asia and 40th in the world. It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange.听
Hong Kong lies on the coast of mainland China, and HKU鈥檚 campus is situated in the residential area of Pokfulam, on Hong Kong Island.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring, Sem 2) | 闯补苍耻补谤测鈥揗补测 |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn, Sem 1) | 础耻驳耻蝉迟鈥揇别肠别尘产别谤 |
View the , click on "Dates of Semesters".
Guides and additional information
HKU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
HKU has 2 campus locations available to exchange students:
- Main campus
- Sassoon Road campus
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B CommunicationSemester 1, 2023
- B EngineeringSemester 1, 2019
Full-time study load
30 credits per semester at HKU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
- You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at HKU.
- Faculty of Business and Economics: You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.7 to study in the HKU's Faculty of Business and Economics.
- Faculty of Law: You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.0 to study at HKU's Faculty of Law.
Study Options
You must choose one admission faculty from the University of Hong Kong听and take the majority of courses within the chosen faculty. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.听
Semester Restrictions
Students are typically only able to participate in a single semester of exchange at HKU, due to the popularity of this university.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.听
Find courses
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Individual course lists are provided by each HKU faculty. Faculty options and catalogues can be found on the under 'Academic Information' tab >>听 "Available Courses Offered by Faculties".
Please search the relevant HKU faculty course catalogue to find suitable courses.听Please check the "Additional academic information" section below听before starting your search.听
For the听Faculty of Business and Economics-听*** offered courses in the HKU Faculty of Business and Economics are not open to UQ students as noted below in Academic Restrictions section. You must have appropriate听flexibility with your courses/credits.
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Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
HKU provides , including halls of residence, non-hall student housing听and university-rented off-campus accommodation. 听All halls reserve a number of places for exchange听students, but spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Cost of living
HKU provides an 听(refer to page 7-9 on the booklet)听in Hong Kong. Some additional costs you can expect to encounter include the Student Union fees and Caution money.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
It is strongly recommended you take out for the duration of your exchange, however, it is not mandatory. Coverage should include provisions for emergency evacuation, rescuer's expenses and repatriation.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
HKU provides for incoming exchange students.
Contact the听听for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
51吃瓜网 cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October