Exchange guide City University of Hong Kong
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at City University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Study abroad at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK): overview
Study abroad at City University of Hong Kong is a strong choice if you want urban Hong Kong, English-medium teaching and a connected Kowloon Tong campus. CityUHK stands out for 400+ partners, 8,000+ non-local students and strengths in business, computing, engineering, data science and creative media; the trade-off is that exchange residence can be subject to availability.
Enrollment
Over 20,000 students, including more than 9,000 postgraduates, according to the institutional profile.
International Mix
8,000+ non-local students from 80+ countries/regions on the inbound exchange page.
Why students choose it
Kowloon Tong is one of Hong Kong most convenient university locations: MTR, malls, libraries and quick Kowloon access. CityUHK fits students who want real city life and a compact campus, as long as they confirm Ma On Shan/off-campus housing early.
Language of instruction: English, Chinese in some contexts/programmes
Exchange & application at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
CityUHK exchange starts with nomination from your home university. Confirm the portal, course list, insurance, student visa/entry permit and housing before booking flights.
✅Requirements
Nomination, transcript, passport, course plan, language proof where applicable, insurance and student visa/entry permit.
📨Nomination Process
Contact your home university first. CityUHK states that you must be nominated by your home institution before applying.
🧭Orientation Week
Use orientation for course changes, student ID, societies, housing and campus routes.
🗓️Deadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Partner-dependent; confirm with GEO and home university. | After nomination in the CityUHK portal; check current date. |
| 2nd semester | Partner-dependent; confirm with GEO and home university. | After nomination in the CityUHK portal; check current date. |
Arrival Checklist
- Confirm nomination and offer
- Prepare student visa/entry permit
- Apply for housing and backup
- Arrange insurance
- Activate MTR/Octopus and portal
Academics & courses at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
CityUHK can be academic and structured, with prerequisites, capacity limits and continuous assessment. Bring backup courses and approve credit conversion with your home university.
📝Course Registration
Do not treat the course list as final. Check prerequisites, capacity, language, timetable and backup courses before finalising the Learning Agreement.
🎓Credit System
Map CityUHK credits with your home university in writing; confirm minimum load and equivalencies before arrival.
💯Grading System
Grade conversion depends on your home university. Ask for the table or policy before choosing demanding modules.
✍️Exam Culture
CityUHK can feel academic and structured: attendance, continuous assessment, projects and exams can carry real weight. Keep backups and avoid overloading the timetable.
📚Library Access
Use libraries, learning spaces, faculty offices and GEO services from week one.
Tuition & fees at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Separate fee-waived exchange, full-degree tuition and housing. For non-local degree students, CityUHK lists HKD 190,000/year in 2026/27, while exchange depends on the partner agreement.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | Fee-waived at CityUHK under exchange agreement | CityUHK describes inbound exchange as fee-waived for partner institutions; you pay according to your home agreement. |
| Full degree - non-local | HKD 190,000/year; BVM HKD 392,000/year for 2026 entry | 2026/27 fee for UGC-funded programmes; BVM is separate. |
| Full degree - local | HKD 47,000/year for 2026/27 | Local reference; not automatically applicable to non-local students. |
| Housing reference | Student Residence HKD 19,800; off-campus HKD 50,000-60,000 for two semesters | Exchange residence is subject to availability. |
Fee-waived at CityUHK under exchange agreement
CityUHK describes inbound exchange as fee-waived for partner institutions; you pay according to your home agreement.
HKD 190,000/year; BVM HKD 392,000/year for 2026 entry
2026/27 fee for UGC-funded programmes; BVM is separate.
HKD 47,000/year for 2026/27
Local reference; not automatically applicable to non-local students.
Student Residence HKD 19,800; off-campus HKD 50,000-60,000 for two semesters
Exchange residence is subject to availability.
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Housing at CityUHK needs an early plan: Ma On Shan Compound for inbound bachelor exchange where places are offered, and off-campus as backup. Do not pay private deposits without contract and tested commute.
Full housing guide
Find housing in Hong Kong
Official contacts, student residences, private platforms, tips & red flags.
Insurance & campus support at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Use the Global Engagement Office, Student Residence Office, library, student development and faculty advising from week one.
Campus services
Student life at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
CityUHK life works through societies, canteens, Kowloon Tong, MTR and international groups. The campus is convenient, but the city rewards students who organise routines early.
Student Clubs
- International Friends Club
- Faculty societies
- Sports clubs
- Creative media and tech groups
Buddy Program
Use GEO/orientation to find buddies, societies and local students.
Your First 2 Weeks
- Confirm visa and student ID
- Close housing or backup
- Test Ma On Shan/Kowloon Tong route
- Choose backup courses
- Join two societies
Key exchange dates at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Put nomination, application, visa, housing, orientation, add/drop, midterms, exams and checkout into one calendar.
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1
Nomination
Before semester, partner-dependent
CityUHK GEO inbound exchange
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2
Housing and visa
After offer/nomination
CityUHK SRO + Hong Kong Immigration Department
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3
Arrival, add/drop and orientation
First 2 weeks
CityUHK academic calendar / GEO