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Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) International Summer School (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Hong Kong, SAR, China;
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English Minimum GPA: 3.0
Housing: Campus housing Available Fields of Study: Business and Management, Chinese Language, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Science
Program Description:
CUHK SummerUniversity website
July Summer Program
August Summer Program

University and Location
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a distinct focus on China and Asia. Established in 1963 with the merging of three separate colleges, CUHK maintains its unique college system today.  The student body of 21,000 includes over 3000 international students, as well as 1000 exchange students from 200 universities worldwide. Hong Kong is a unique meeting place for East and West, blending Chinese heritage, British colonial influences and high-tech modernity. Hong Kong offers a wide variety of recreational activities,
and is renowned for its cuisine.  CUHK is located on a 330 acre campus in Shatin, the New Territories, overlooking the Tolo Harbor.



CUHK International Summer School
The CUHK International Summer School (ISSS) offers international students the opportunity to enroll in one of two unique sessions:
  • The five-week late-June/July session offers 20 classes across five disciplines:  Environment, Science and Technology; Global Business and Management; Society and Human Interaction; Understanding China; and Chinese language.
  • The three-week August session offers intensive Chinese language courses in Putonghua at beginner, beginner upper, intermediate, and advanced levels
All students engage in a robust program of social and cultural activities organized by CUHK.

Language of Instruction:  English and Chinese language courses

Program Dates:
Late June/July Session: June 23-July 31
August Session: August 4-24

Academic Program & Transfer of Credit:
Students may enroll in two 3-credit classes in either session. The transfer of credit is subject to evaluation and approval at Rensselaer.  

Accommodation and Meals
Participants will be placed in shared accommodation on the CUHK campus with local and international students. Meals are not included. Students may purchase meals in one of the many CUHK restaurants and cafeterias.  

Program Fees and Expenses Payable to CUHK
This program is part of the Rensselaer/CUHK undergraduate exchange.  While there is no additional tuition charge, students will be responsible for all program expenses, including travel, accommodation, meals, visa fees, and an administrative fee charged by CUHK.  Total fees due to CUHK are approximately US$1,350 for the July session and US$850 for the August session, plus approximately US$200 in refundable deposits. Detailed cost information can be found on the CUHK ISSS website.

Application Process
Students must be nominated by the Office of International Programs. Rensselaer application materials are due as follows:
June/July Program:  Monday, April 15
August Program:  Wednesday, May 15
Nominated students will be notified and invited to submit the CUHK application.

Questions?  Please contact Karen Dvorak in the Office of International Programs.






 

 



This program is currently not accepting applications.