Study abroad - exchanges to Hong Kong SAR

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• Campus type: City
• Getting there and getting around: An airport welcome is offered to exchange students. Hong Kong has a safe, reliable and efficient public transport network.
• Population: Kowloon 2 million
• Climate: Averages range from 16°C (January) to 28°C (June)
• Welcome activities: Welcome programme offered as part of the exchange
• Website in English

Founded in 1956, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is committed to academic excellence in teaching, research and service. HKBU is also committed to the development of the whole person in all endeavours, built upon the heritage of Christian higher education within a Chinese cultural setting. The university is located in northern Kowloon.

HKBU School of Business has prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, while the Faculty of Science’s high-tech inventions have won top prizes for three consecutive years between 2016-18 at the Geneva International Invention Awards.

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• Campus type: City
• Getting there and getting around: A train station and bus stops are very close to the campus. Students can find canteens/restaurants, convenience stores, banks, bookstores and sports facilities on campus.
• Population: Kowloon 2 million
• Climate: Averages range from 16°C (January) to 28°C (June)
• Welcome programme offered at additional cost.
• Website in English

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is the only polytechnic university in Hong Kong. It emphasises innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. PolyU is ranked 91st in the 2020 QS World University Rankings. The university is conveniently located in the heart of Kowloon, close to the tourist hub of Tsim Sha Tsui and many of Hong Kong’s museums.

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• Campus type: Town
• Getting there and getting around: An arrival pick-up service is available on designated dates and times, pre-booking is essential. There are plenty of ways to get around campus and Hong Kong itself, whether by taxi, train or bus. You can download e-guidebooks and mobile apps to help you get around and explore.
• Population: Tuen Mun 500,000
• Climate: Averages range from 16°C (January) to 28°C (June)
• Welcome activities: Welcome programme offered as part of the exchange 
• Website in English

As one of Asia’s leading liberal arts universities, Lingnan University is dedicated to offer quality whole-person education and a rich campus life for students.

It ranked second worldwide for quality education in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2020. The university also ranked in the top 100 Asian universities in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2018, and was also named as one of the top 10 liberal arts colleges in Asia by Forbes.

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• Campus type: Suburban campus
• Getting there and getting around: Student buddies can meet and greet you on arrival at the airport. An Octopus card is widely used in Hong Kong to pay for many services such as public transport, shopping, vending machines and parking. It is recommended that you purchase one at the customer service counter in mass transit railway stations.
• Population: Tai Po 303,926
• Climate: Averages range from 16°C (January) to 28°C (June)
• Welcome activities: Welcome programmes are offered as part of the exchange 
• Website in English

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded institution with a focus on teacher training for early childhood, primary and secondary levels. The university is located in a modern suburban area of Hong Kong’s New Territories and is surrounded by incredible scenery.

EdUHK is a multidisciplinary university with a focus on humanities, social sciences, and creative arts with culture. Apart from teaching and research, the university has an on-site primary school and early childhood learning centre for practising educational theories.