Why Study Abroad
Have you considered studying abroad, but are not sure how to start? Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. Below we provide you with a list of some of the benefits you can reap from an extended stay in a foreign country, and reasons why you should take the plunge.
- To learn to be more independent and for personal development
- To take courses that are not available at HKU
- To learn a new language
- To travel and make new friends from around the world
- To experience a new culture and a different learning environment
Planning for Studying Abroad
Apart from academic excellence, we also seek to instil in our students the knowledge, skills and values needed to be effective citizens of today's globalised world. With that in mind, HKU offers a myriad of overseas learning opportunities. Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience, and it's one that the University actively encourages. Please refer to the study programme programmes below:
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Programme Type |
Duration/Period |
Financial Assistance |
Visiting Programmes |
Fee-paying |
One or two semesters |
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Exchange Programmes |
Pay HKU tuition only |
One or two semesters |
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Short-term Programmes |
Fee-paying |
Reading weeks, Winter or Summer breaks |
How to Plan Ahead (Semester-based Programme)
Studying abroad can be an important learning experience during your university life. Planning ahead is extremely important so you can achieve as much as possible. We recommend you to apply for the semester-based exchange in Year 2. You will also benefit from taking advance courses in the host institution after declaring your major.
Year of Study |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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4 or higher |
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