Programs for Hong Kong Students to the US
1. Study Groups to the U.S. in Summer
2. Information on studying in the US
1. Study Groups to the U.S. in Summer
In 2008, the HKAC is sponsoring two groups of 20 undergraduate students from HK for two-week non-credit study tours based in Washington DC.
The first is designed for United College of CUHK on the theme of American Political Culture: the 2008 Elections. May 31-June 14. The second is for HK students of law and social science across the universities to focus on law and society in contemporary America. June 21-July 5.
In 2007 The HKAC and the United College of the CUHK were jointly sponsoring a group of twenty UC undergraduate students to study in Washington DC for two weeks in July 2007. Fulbright Professor Mark Gaylord of the CUHK Law School led the group. This international general education project of United College was organized for the HKAC by Ann Weissenborn and René Yates in Washington DC.
HK universities wishing to take groups of their students to the United States in summers can contact Dr Glenn Shive (glennshive@cuhk.edu.hk) for arrangements.
2. Information on studying in the US
Advising Services
The Institute of International Education (IIE)
The Institute of International Education's Hong Kong office provides advising services to Hong Kong students and their families about study opportunities in the United States.
IIE, an international non-profit organization working with higher education exchanges, is a founding member of the HKAC, and Peggy Blumenthal, IIE Executive Vice President, serves on the board of HKAC.
The IIE is located in Room 601 General Commercial Building, 156-164 Des Voeux Road, Central.
You can also consult the US Consulate for information.
East-West Center – The University of Hawai'i
The East-West Center is a public, nonprofit national and regional research and education institution with an international board of governors. The Center's programs focus on a specific institutional goal - to assist in craeting an Asia Pacific community. Research, dialogue, educational activities, and public outreach incorporate both the Center's mission and the programmatic focus of building an Asia Pacific community.
Funding comes from the U.S. government in addition to support provided by private agencies, invidivuals and corporations, and a numver of Asian and Pacific governments.
Located in Honolulu, three miles from Waikiki and adjacent to the University of Hawai'i, the Center's 21-acre campus includes conference facitlities, a research and administration office building, and three residential halls.
a. Education Overview
provides information about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP), Student Programs, AsiaPacificEd Program for School, Asian Studies Development Program and International Forum for Education 2020.
b. Research
in four study areas: Economics; Environmental Change, Vulnerability, and Governance; Politics, Governance and Security; and Population and Health.
c. Seminars and Journalism Fellowships
Senior and emerging leaders, and business people from a variety of sectors focus on issues of regional concern in policy-oriented seminars. Sessions offer a relaxed environment in which to analyze emerging trends in politics, governance, business, and society affecting the region.
Study Abroad Programs of Hong Kong Universities
All of Hong Kong's universities administer their own study abroad programs.
Please consult their international education offices for information about how you can study abroad in the United States.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Office of Academic Links
E-mail: iasp@cuhk.edu.hk
Tel: 852-2609-7597
City University of Hong Kong
External Liaison and Cooperation Office
E-mail: elco@cityu.edu.hk
Tel: 2788-7112/ 8009
Hong Kong Baptist University
International Student Exchange Center
E-mail: exchange@hkbu.edu.hk
Tel: 852-3411-5347
Hong Kong Institute of Education
Center for International Education
Email: cie@ied.edu.hk
Tel: 852-2948-7729/ 8728
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Academic Exchange and Collaboration Office
E-Mail: oanotice@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 852-2766-5105
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
International Student Admissions
Email: international@ust.hk
Tel: 852-2358-6289
Lingnan University
Office of Mainland and International Programmes
Email: exchange@LN.edu.hk
Tel: 852-2616-8990
The University of Hong Kong
Office of International Student Exchange (OISE)
E-mail: exchange@reg.hku.hk/ goabroad@reg.hku.hk
Tel: 852-2859-2437
Partnerships Between HK and US Universities #partner
Follow the links below to find out if your home university has a partner agreement with an American university.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
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