CSE: Engineering Exchange in Hong Kong
Since its official opening in October 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a research university, in a pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science and technology, and educating the new generation of front-runners for Asia.
This program is administered by College of Science & Engineering. Applications are processed by the Learning Abroad Center.
Program Details
Location
Hong Kong,
China
Term
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Session
Housing
Apartment
Dormitory
Credit Type
Transfer Credit
Sponsor
College of Science & Engineering
Program Eligibility
GPA
2.5
Student Type
UofM Students
Student Year
Juniors
Seniors
Language Prerequisite
No Language Prerequisite
About
Take classes in engineering and related fields with Chinese students at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), a state-of-the-art university in cutting-edge Hong Kong. HKUST is a US-style institution that teaches in English, educating future scientists and engineers to create the knowledge and advanced technologies that will shape the future, and educating leaders.
Application Deadline
Open to juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students earning a degree in the College of Science & Engineering. Application deadline mid-March for academic year/fall Semester; mid-October for spring semester. You must apply through the College of Science & Engineering.
Academics
Design a program of study in consultation with College of Science & Engineering faculty. Instruction is in English by Chinese faculty. Typical credits: 24–30 for academic year; 12–15 for fall or spring semester.
More Information
Contact CSE International Programs with questions about applying for this CSE exchange.
Program Fee
Program fees include tuition, fees, and international health insurance. Housing, meals, airfare, and personal expenses are additional. Use the budget estimate for this program to help plan for the estimate cost of the program. Participating students receive updated cost information as soon as it is available.
Prepare
Complete pre-application advising.
Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.
It is your responsibility to apply directly to the College of Science & Engineering and your host institution. Be sure to work with CSE to give yourself enough time to prepare the required documents. Once you have been accepted by CSE and your host institution, you may proceed with the LAC online application process. Please contact CSE International Programs with questions about applying for this CSE exchange.
To complete the online application for this program, you will need to select or provide the following information on the online application:
Apply
Once CSE has nominated you for the program, you will receive a link to the Learning Abroad Center's application system by email. You must complete this application to enter yourself in the Learning Abroad Center's system. This ensures that you retain your U of M student status while abroad, as well as access to financial aid, international insurance, etc.
Complete
Once you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received and that you are now in the Learning Abroad Center's system. Once you are accepted to your host university, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist, which will include the following items:
- First Step
- Confirmation and Payment Agreement
- Health Information Form
- University of Minnesota Release and Waiver
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the confirmation checklist assigned to you. You should also continue working with CSE and your host institution for pre-departure considerations.