University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Business and Economics

Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the oldest university in Hong Kong.  The Faculty of Business and Economics was formed in 1995 by a merger of the University’s Business School with the department of Management Studies.  It sells itself in part on the basis of its distinctive location, which it describes as "the commercial and cultural gateway between the East and the West", inviting potential students to "Learn Business where Business is".

Academic Highlights

For two years in a row, the Faculty has ranked as the number one business school in Asia. Accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, it offers nine undergraduate degrees, four varieties of MBA, doctoral studies and specialist masters’.

Location

The campus is located on the North-western slopes of Hong Kong island, within easy reach of the bustling CBD. Since 2008 the Faculty has occupied much of the KK Leung Building on the campus, and also has a "Town Centre" campus in the Admiralty district.

Did you know?

One of the first graduates of HKU, Sun Yat-Sen, led the Chinese Revolution of 1911 and effectively transformed China from an empire to a republic.

Handbook/Catalogue

The unit information, known as courses, for the  HKU Business School can be found here. You can download the unit outline from the right-hand side of the screen.

Students are also allowed to take non-business courses, as long as they meet the pre-requisite(s) and as permitted by the teaching department. Course information and timetable are available on the website of respective faculties/departments.

Exchange students must take at least 50% of their courses at the Business School.

Full-time Credit Load Equivalents

Academic Calendar

HKU Spring Semester (Monash Semester 1): mid-January to late May
HKU Fall Semester (Monash Semester 2): late August - late December

HKU’s Academic Year

Accommodation

Please refer to the CEDARS Housing website for information about accommodation.

Housing is not guaranteed. Due to limited spaces, the allocation of housing
is subject to availability, which is generally higher in the Spring semester
than in the Fall semester. Ensure that you apply for housing during the designated application period (even if you are still waiting to receive an offer from HKU).

Visas

HKU will provide instructions to apply for your visa, which you can begin only after receiving your Notice of Admission. The visa application process can take more than 10 weeks, and the visa application fee is non-refundable.

Visit the HKU Student Visa website for detailed instructions.

Students without the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong must complete the visa application online as soon as possible following your acceptance, then mail hard copies of application documents to the Admissions Office as instructed.

International students need to apply for a separate tourist visa to visit
Mainland China. We recommnend applying through the local Chinese Embassy before arriving Hong Kong, but it can also be possible to obtain this after arriving in Hong Kong.

Health and insurance

HKU advises that Health insurance is optional but highly recommended.

The University Health Service at HKU provides services to students at HKU, including exchange students. Consultations are generally free of charge. See here for more information.

• Non-local students who will be spending less than 180 days in Hong Kong must present their valid passport / travel documents and student visa to access subsidised services and hospitalisation in government clinics/hospitals.
• Non-local students who will be spending more than 180 days in Hong Kong must present their HKID card to be eligible for subsidised services and hospitalisation in government clinics/hospitals.

When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy.  This will provide cover to and from your exchange.

Orientation and extra-curricular 

Orientation for Non-local students will be held on the week before the semester starts. All students are expected to arrive in Hong Kong around 1 week before the start of the semester to complete student registration procedures.

CEDARS hosts a week of orientation activities, including visits, tours and other activities.

There are over 140 student organisations, clubs and societies at HKU. You can find these at the LEAF website.

Cost of living

CEDARS publishes a range of guides for students here, including a Glimpse of Student Life @ HKU which details practical tips for students in Hong Kong including cost of living.

Funding

For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.

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