The University of Hong Kong Exchange Program

Completed two years of university studies; minimum 70 GPA

You will pay your regular tuition fees to Waterloo (2.5 credits)

Programs

Curriculum taught in English unless otherwise stated

***Please note UW students cannot take business courses at HKU's Business School. These courses are restricted to exchange students.

Grading scale at host institution

Important academic dates

Proctored exams/early assessments are not available.

Mandatory orientation takes place the week prior to classes beginning each term. For semester 1, it will be during the last week of August. For semester 2, it will be during the beginning of January.

***You will need to order a hard copy of your transcript from HKU to be sent to Waterloo at the end of your exchange term. Please send transcript to: 200 University Ave W., Student Success Office (SCH 217), Waterloo, ON. Canada, N2L 3G1 after your exchange. Winter term transcripts will be delivered by the end of September if they are ordered before the end of the term. Cost is HK$40 per copy (inclusive of postage by ordinary mail). For document(s) to be sent by registered post, an additional $20 will be charged per mailing address. All fees paid are NOT refundable. HK$60 = to $10.25 Canadian.

University managed accommodation is available but not guaranteed. Off campus housing is also available.

All costs are approximate and in HKD unless otherwise stated.

Please go to the Student Awards & Financial Aid website where you can find a summary of each of the funding opportunities with links to the applications.

Health and Wellness

SEN Support

Tourism

Travel Advisory

The University of Waterloo has an Alumni Chapter in Hong Kong and you can find their contact information on the Alumni website.

For more information about the exchange programs, application procedures, and deadlines visit the Go Abroad website.

For more information visit HKU's website.

The University of Waterloo cares about your safety and wants you to be fully prepared before your journey abroad. That's why all students participating in University of Waterloo sanctioned travel abroad (outside of Canada) must complete mandatory pre-departure training before departing Canada. Please review Waterloo International's webpage on International Travel Safety and Security for more details.

Global Affairs Canada provides travel advisory reports for every country. Read their advice for travelers going to Hong Kong. 

The Global Learning Coordinator for Hong Kong.