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The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology - School of Engineering Exchange Program

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Student Success Office
Fall, Winter
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China (Map)
Engineering, Mathematics

Green - Competitive
 Competitive - Approximately 10 spots available 

Undergraduate

Completed two years of university studies; minimum 70 GPA

 

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

Open to students in the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Math (CS students only-be aware that CS courses will be difficult to enrol in as HKUST has a high demand for CS courses from their own students; all other Math students should apply to the School of Science). ENG courses are in high demand. Courses are NOT guaranteed so be flexible when planning your courses.

Programs/Courses

Curriculum taught in English

Grading scale at host institution

Full time course load at host institution (Faculty of Engineering): Minimum 12 credits, maximum 18 credits (1 course usually equals 3-4 credits)

Host School
Term Name

 Term Dates Waterloo
Term Name
Fall September to December Fall
Spring February to May Winter

Calendar dates

Proctored or early exams & assessments are not available

University managed accommodation is guaranteed. It will cost approximately HK$8400/term. Off campus housing is also available.

All costs are approximate and in HKD unless otherwise stated.

Housing

 8400
Round trip flight $1000 CAD
Student fees 700 for student visa app.
Books and supplies 1500
Food 13000
A cup of coffee 20-30

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.

Host School Wellness Resources for Exchange Students

HKUST Exchange

Hong Kong

Tourism

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 HKUST'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. 

Global Learning Coordinator
studyabroad@uwaterloo.ca

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Type:
Exchange
Duration:
One term or one academic year (equivalent to two terms)

Program Provider

Student Success Office

Host Institution

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)