China: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a public university situated in Hung Hom, Kowloon, centrally in Hong Kong. The history of the university stretches back to 1937, and the university got its current name 1972. The university is a distinguished technical university with approximately 28 500 students.
University in brief
Language of instruction: English
Academic calendar: August-December, January-May
Credit system: 15 credits is equivalent to 30 ECTS credits
Website:
polyu.edu.hk
Note: At least 50 per cent of your enrolled subjects must come from the host department. The amount of courses at master's level for exchange students is limited. Even if you study at master's level at KTH, you may need to choose courses at bachelor's level at PolyU. An application and visa fee is required at all universities in Hong Kong. Not suitable for CINEK students. It can be difficult to be admitted to Department of Computing due to the limited places and high competition.
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: Total 4 semester spots for CBH, EECS, ITM and SCI schools and 6 semester spots for the ABE school
Exchange availability: Medium-high competition for exchange places. Some years all places are filled, other years there are places left after the selection rounds. High competition for exchange places at ABE.
Information about exchange availability
Programme specific information
If your programme or your school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.