# City University of Hong Kong

**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/host/city-university-hong-kong
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding

- [Overview](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-1)
- [Academic matters](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-2)
- [Accommodation and costs](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-3)
- [Visa and travel](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-4)

Hong Kong

Hong Kong SAR

[City University of Hong Kong exchange website](https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/admissions/exchange-students)

## Language of instruction

English

City University of Hong Kong was established as a university in 1994 and has grown to become a modern and international university. CityU places emphasis on diversity, intercultural learning and global vision in its approach to teaching, and has built an international network for academic collaboration. CityU is ranked 4th among the world's top 50 universities under 50 years of age.

The University is located in the heart of Asia's World City. Hong Kong combines the best of the East and West with its never-ending medley of food, fashion, culture, science and technology.

## Semester dates

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **UQ Semester** | **Host Semester** | **Dates** |
| Semester 1 | Semester B | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester A | September–December |

View the [CityU academic calendar](http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/arro/ac_calendar.asp).

## Guides and additional information

City University of Hong Kong has online resources to help get more from your exchange:

- [City University of Hong Kong Exchange Pamphlet](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/207251/CityUHK_Exchange_Pamphlet_20250225.pdf)
- [City University of Hong Kong Exchange Programme Information](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/207252/CityUHK%20CLASS_inbound_xchge_2024_final.pdf)

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Full-time study load

12 credits per semester at CityU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.\
You are not permitted to study fewer than 12 credits (8 UQ units)

## Host university requirements

**GPA**

- You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at CityU.
- **Law** students will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25 to study at CityU.

**Study Options**\
Not applicable to this university. However, you are required to take the majority of courses (50%+) within a single department.

**Note**: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

## Find courses

Search the [CityU course catalogue](https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/admissions/exchange-students) by searching under *Application Procedures* >> *Submit your Application* >> *Select Courses for Your Study Plan*.

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the [Credit Precedent Database](http://creditprecedents.app.uq.edu.au/) to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

## Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate

Advertising

Biological sciences

Biomedical science

Business administration

Business information systems

Chemistry and biochemistry

Civil engineering

Communication, digital media and PR

Computer science

Criminology

Economics

Electrical engineering

English

English literature

Environmental studies

Film, TV and media

Finance

General Electives

Information technology

International business

Law

Linguistics

Marketing

Materials engineering

Mathematics and statistics

Mechanical engineering

Philosophy

Physics

Political science

Psychology

Public policy

Sociology

## Academic restrictions

**Study Load Restrictions**\
Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:

- Advertising / Business administration / Business information systems / International business
- Criminology / English / English literature / Philosophy / Political science / Sociology
- Biological sciences / Biomedical science

**Course Restrictions**\
Exchange students are normally allowed to take courses at the undergraduate level only (course level: B1-B4) unless approved otherwise.

- Some courses with a capacity limit do not accept exchange students.

**Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions**\
The following are not open to exchange students at CityU:

- Department Infectious Disease and Public Health (under College of Veterinary Medicine & Life Science)
- Postgraduate courses

## Additional academic information

**Course Numbering** **(most)**\
CityU’s course codes comprise Letters (denoting code for the academic unit or for a particular study programme) and a numeric code up to 4 or 5 digits, the first digit being the level of the course. EG: MA4152 = Mathematics 4th year course.

- Numeric code 1-4 = Undergraduate courses

Course Code Terminology can be found on the [CityU’s Abbreviations page](https://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/content.asp?cid=157#course_code).

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Accommodation

CityU has a limited number of [on-campus student residences](https://www.cityu.edu.hk/geo/non-local-students/living-in-hong-kong/accommodation) available for exchange students. Incoming students are encouraged to [apply for this accommodation](https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/StudentHousing/UGHalls.htm) when applying for exchange studies, however, places in on-campus residences are not guaranteed.

Exchange students at CityU should be prepared to arrange off-campus accommodation for the duration of their stay. The Student Residence Office of CityU will provide information and assistance to students in search of off-campus housing.

## Cost of living

CityU provides a guide to the [cost of living for exchange students](https://www.cityu.edu.hk/geo/non-local-students/living-in-hong-kong/cost-of-living-and-finance) in Hong Kong, factoring tuition fees, accommodation and general expenses.

## Financial support

[A range of funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support) for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.

City University of Honk Kong is offering 1 x HK**€10,000 grant** to a UQ student who is accepted for a full semester exchange during the 2023-24 academic year.

## Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on [UQ’s Travel Insurance web page](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au/functions-and-services/insurance/policies-and-certificates-currency/travel-insurance) (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

Exchange students at CityU are required to have an adequate [health insurance policy](http://www.cityu.edu.hk/gso/ies_healthninsur.htm) for the entire period of their studies in Hong Kong.

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## 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.

CityU provides [visa and immigration information](http://www.cityu.edu.hk/gso/ies_stdvisa.htm) for incoming exchange students.

Contact the [Immigration Department of Hong Kong](https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/study.html) for more visa information.

## Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with [a risk level of 3](http://smartraveller.gov.au/resources/pages/travel-advice-explained.aspx) (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 [Smartraveller website](http://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx).

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)