Hong Kong Baptist University
| Type of Program | Exchange |
| Program Length | Semester |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Majors | Various |
| Costs | Baylor tuition |
| Housing | On-Campus |
| Health Insurance Required | Yes |
| Special Requirements | Minimum 2.75 GPA |
| Program Director | Dr. Steve Gardner: Steve_Gardner@baylor.edu |
Location:
The university has three closely knitted campuses: the Ho Sin Hang campus on Waterloo Road, the Shaw Campus on adjacent Renfrew Road and the Baptist University Road Campus. Together they provide an attractive, student-focused urban university environment that helps nurture body, mind, and spirit.Located in the heart of Kowloon, these three campuses are only a few minutes' walk from Kowloon-Canton Railway and two mass transit railway stations. They are also well serviced by public buses from virtually every point of Hong Kong.
Courses or Areas of Study:
Business (accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing), Chinese language and literature, English language and literature, Msuic, Fine Arts, Religion, Philosophy, Communications (cinema and television, communication studies, journalism), Science (biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, math), Social Science (education, geography, governmental and international studies, history, physical education, social work, sociology). Student are encouraged to enroll in 12 to 18 credits.For course listings, see HERE.
Housing:
Each student is required to arrange housing with the host university. While you are not required to pay a housing fee, you are required to pay your air condition costs. Air conditioning costs will be split between two roommates. For more information, see HERE.
Application Procedure:
Students are responsible for applying directly to Hong Kong Baptist University as well as filling out the Baylor Study Abroad Application Packet.
For more information about applying to this university, go to HERE.
Please forward completed forms and other required documents to the address below by courier service:
International Office
DLB 925, David C. Lam Building
Hong Kong Baptist University
Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong
Costs:
You will pay your tuition to Baylor. Tuition paid to Baylor covers 12-18 credit hours at the host university, room rental fee at HKBU, visa application fee, general student fee, and program fee.Each student is responsible for their own transportation, including airfare. HKBU will pick you up at the airport if given prior notice. The closest airport is Chek Lap Kok International Airport.
Legal Documents:
A passport and visa are required. HKBU can assist in obtaining a visa. If you are staying more than 6 months, you will need a Hong Kong Identity Card. Contact the school in this case.
Exchange/Affiliate University Contact:
Christina ChanTelephone: 852.3411.5328
Fax: 852.3411.5128
Email: cchanfh@hkbu.edu.hk
