China: The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a leading public research university located in Pokfulam, Hong Kong. HKU consistently ranks among the top 20 universities globally and is the highest-ranked institution in Hong Kong.
University in brief
Language of instruction: English.
Academic calendar: August-December, January-May.
Credit system: 30 credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS credits
Website:
intlaffairs.hku.hk/exchange
Youtube:
abouthku
Note: KTH has students exchange agreements with HKU Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering. As an exchange student, you need to take at least 50 per cent of the courses at the faculty you are applying to. The number of exchange spots at HKU School of Computing and Data Science are limited and highly competitive. Most master’s level courses are not open for exchange studies.
Exchange opportunities
Number of spots: 4 Faculty of Science semester places and 4 Faculty of Engineering semester places per year.
Grade requirement: No
Exchange availability: High competition for exchange places. Students often need a GPA of 4.3 or higher to have a chance of getting a semester place.
Information about exchange availability