About Hong Kong
The bustling city and world-famous skyline make Hong Kong one of the most unique and exciting destinations in Asia. Considered as the gateway to China, with frequent air, train and ferry links to the Mainland, Hong Kong has a special and fascinating history. Hong Kong became a UK dependent territory in 1842 as a result of the Opium Wars, but was officially handed back to China in 1997. As a consequence, English is widely spoken in Hong Kong, so students will have no difficulty in communicating and getting around.
Hong Kong is now a major centre for global finance and business, and has a thriving service sector economy. Students will be able to experience Chinese culture firsthand, and be part of the festivals, heritage and celebrations which form an integral part of life in Hong Kong.
Whilst in Hong Kong, students can savour the beautiful natural surroundings that envelope the cityscape, or visit world-famous attractions such as the Giant Buddha on Victoria Peak. lt's proximity to Mainland China, as well as the other Special Administrative Region of China, Macau, allows for almost endless opportunities to explore.
About Hong Kong University (HKU)
HKU is ranked 26th in the Q5 World University Rankings and 2nd in the Asian University Rankings and 1st in Hong Kong (QS World Rankings 2013). With over 22,000 students, Hong Kong University has student exchange partnerships with over 180 universities across 25 countries. It has nearly 1000 exchange students every year, generating a truly international environment. Each department has an active student union and there are excellent library and IT facilities for exchange students. The University is the oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong.
Financial matters
Students continue to pay tuition fees to the University of Liverpool. No tuition fees are payable to the Host University.
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.
HKU suggests the following as a budget (Per month): (Prices estimated in Hong Kong dollars)
Accommodation: HK$4,600
Food: HK$3,000
Transport: HK$300
Others: (Entertainment, clothes): HK$500
Website: http://www.hku.hk/
The information provided in this leaflet is for guidance only. All information is, to the best of our knoWledge, correct at the time of going to print.