CityU Hong Kong - Durham University

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City University of Hong Kong (CityU)

A modern university in Hong Kong with state-of-the-art facilities for learning, recreation and wellbeing.

Find out more at CityU's exchanges pages

Number of places available: 2 full year places (all subjects), 2 full year places (DUBS), 1 full year place Law.

Dates

Term dates:

Semester A: September - December
Semester B: January - May
Summer term: June - August

Application dates:

Semester A and full year: 8 April - 15 May
Semester B: 1 September - 15 October
Summer term: 15 January - 15 February

Academic information

Study Load

36 credit units per academic year. For more information, please see CityU Student Exchange Fact Sheet 2024-25 and Exchange Students | CityUHK Admission.

Language Requirements:

There are no special language courses for exchange students prior to the exchange programme.

Accommodation:

On-campus accommodation is not available. Exchange students will have the option of staying in commercially operated accommodation recommended by CityU, or renting their own flat. CityU provide support and information on their website.

CityU Student Support

CityU have a wide-ranging student support service including welfare, health and care.

Find out more about CityU Counselling Support

Cost of living and finance

Guide to Cost of Living and Finance by CityU.

Estimated expenses cost per month:

Rental for off-campus accommodation: HKD$5,625-6,875
Living costs (meals, transport, laundry, and education expenses for books, stationery, etc.): HKD$4,500

Health and Insurance

There is a health centre on campus that provides primary medical care to staff and students. As an exchange student, you are eligible to use the Centre's services at a charge. However, as medical expenses can be quite high in Hong Kong, exchange students are required by CityU's policies to have medical and travel insurance coverage during their stay at the University.

CityU Health and Insurance information

Promotion and information

Music video of CityU's Inbound Exchange Programme

Summer Opportunities

There are currently no Summer School opportunities at CityU, here is a list of other Summer School opportunities (internal link).

Discover more

With numerous trails, including the Dragons Back mountain ridge trail, despite being a city, Hong Kong surprises with its landscapes and nature. Many are accessible from the MTR railway and the top of Victoria Peak can be reached by bus and the Peak Tram.

Discover more about HK's country parks

GO Full Year Study: Step by Step

How does it work?

Find out details of how full-year GO study works
Where can I go?

Find out about Durham's partner universities
How to apply

Find out the application process
Preparing to go

What students must do pre-departure
Currently Abroad

Help and resources for students abroad
Returning Students

Find out what to do on your return