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Chinese Univ. of Hong Kong (CUHK)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading research university with a global vision that combines tradition with modernity, and integrates China with the West.   CUHK offers a full curriculum, stimulating campus life, and easy access to the heart of Hong Kong. The multiracial, multicultural campus is a peaceful refuge from the crowded city and serves as a home base from which you can explore Hong Kong and Asia.  The spacious campus has a unique college structure that fosters your interaction with local and international students of diverse background and interests.
 
CUHK is located 45 minutes (by train and subway) from downtown Hong Kong in Shatin in the New Territories.
 
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Students attend classes with international and/or host country students.

Course Opportunities

Full curriculum in the arts, humanities, business administration, engineering, science, and social sciences. Unique opportunities are available in business, regional development, Asian politics, and Chinese sociology and anthropology. Chinese language study (Putonghua and Cantonese) is offered at elementary to advanced levels.
 
Use the following resources to learn about courses on EAP:
 
​Once you are settled, consider extending your EAP participation from the fall to the full academic year.​

Units

You are required to take a full-time course of study on EAP; 21 UC quarter/14 UC semester units per term. This is usually four or five courses depending on the number of units per course.
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Language of Instruction

Cantonese; Chinese; English


Language Study

Chinese

The study of Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) is recommended. A maximum of two Chinese language courses worth 9 UC quarter units (6 CUHK credits) is permitted each term.​



Internships, Research, and Independent Study

Research and independent study for academic credit may be possible in this program. Arrangements for either are made at the Study Center after arrival at CUHK.
 
It may be possible for you to develop your own directed research or independent study project with a CUHK professor. Working under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member provides an excellent opportunity to practice language skills while contributing to ongoing research in a variety of fields, including anthropology, art, dance, economics, international trade and commerce, language studies, music, political science, and sociology.
 
While on EAP, you may participate in the following teaching programs:
 
  • Teach English in Zengcheng, a provincial town with a mixed rural-industrial economy. This is a two-day weekend trip during which you teach English at a local middle school and visit with small children at a children’s center.
  • Teach English to high school students in Shantou, a rapidly developing Special Economic Zone along the eastern coast of the Guangdong Province. This is a three-day weekend trip.
  • Volunteer (or semi-volunteer) English teaching, mostly in English conversation classes, in Hong Kong high schools.

CUHK will provide additional information about these opportunities after arrival. ​

Internships are not possible for exchange students in Hong Kong due to immigration policy.

Duration

Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
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Fall :  
early September to early January

Spring :  
early January to late May​

Year :  
late August to late May​
 

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Housing

Housing is on campus in dormitories and rooms are shared with local students. You also have the option of living off campus.
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On-site Support

EAP students are supported by UC's network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. Once abroad, a host university faculty or staff member representing EAP will be your first point of contact for all matters. Among other things, the designated person provides support with academic matters, program logistics, and personal issues. The CUHK program is administered by an EAP Liaison Officer who is primarily responsible for academic advising. The Office of Academic Links and the International Asian Studies Programme provide additional support for all international students at CUHK.
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See the EAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).​

Host Institutions

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was established in 1963 as a comprehensive university with a distinctly Chinese character and curriculum. It is committed to bilingualism, biculturalism, and providing an international study experience. CUHK has become one of Asia’s top research-intensive universities. Teaching and research faculty members who have broad experience in Chinese and Western academic traditions provide a wide range of research and teaching activities.
 
The University Library System consists of more than 1.5 million items. Sixty percent of the collection is in English, including newspapers, microforms, theses, rare books, audiovisual materials, and a variety of electronic resources.
 
The Universities Service Centre for China Studies (USC) serves scholars in contemporary China studies from all over the world. It has a priceless, comprehensive repository of materials on contemporary China and Chinese communism. The USC library contains copies of most of China’s provincial and national newspapers; an extraordinary collection of regional and statistical yearbooks; hundreds of annals; and a collection of more than 80,000 books in Chinese and English.
 
 
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Estimated Cost

Participation in UCEAP is a great value! The cost of studying abroad on UCEAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to UCEAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.
 
Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will take into account the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.
 
These expenses are estimated for 2012-13. Amounts will vary for 2012-13 participation due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. Non-Resident Fees apply: If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay the same fees on UCEAP. For a more detailed breakdown of 2012-13 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program. 
 
Here’s what is included in the estimate:
 
  • Predeparture expenses (visa, etc.)
  • Round-trip transportation from California
  • UC fees
  • Tuition at CUHK
  • Accident and medical insurance
  • On-site orientation
  • Room and board
  • Program excursions
  • Books and other incidental expenses
  • Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript

Estimated EAP Costs*

Options Cost
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Year
  • $12,200
  • $12,600
  • $21,900
*Based on most recent costs to the nearest $100.

Scholarships

UCEAP scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year are available. Please visit our scholarships overview page for general information and details  regarding eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Application Requirements

Class Level:

Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Language Prerequisites:

None

GPA:

3.00 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure.

Other Eligibility Requirements:


Students must have a cumulative UC GPA of at least 3.0. Transfer GPAs will not be accepted for Hong Kong programs.

Minimum Criteria:

 All applicants must also have:
  • Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student's UC degree program
  • Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and an new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
  • A willingness to abide by program regulations
  • An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information: