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The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, HONG KONG, Hong Kong, SAR
3.81 / 5 based on 72 reviews.

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86% of students recommend
72 reviews
Housing
3.5/5
 All experiences (72)
Student life
4.3/5
 5 stars (24)
Academic
4.2/5
 4 stars (30)
Languages
3.8/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.2/5
 2 stars (6)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“Wish I had taken the opportunity earlier, so that I could have spent longer time in HK or other country.” Read Review
shaolina, Sweden

The University of Hong Kong review by Johanna

Review by Johanna, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Business Studies, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Definitely the cheapest alternative in one of the most expensive cities in the world!
Personal comments:
The easiest way to getting to know locals and become active in university life.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
LKF!!! Travel around the region because its cheap airfares from HK..explore HK too..lots of sights not to be missed!
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ACADEMIC       5.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Basic phrases
Personal comments:
Cantonese is fun to learn, but not really necessary as most young people speak sufficient level of English.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
UQUMAP Scholarship
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Cheap local food. Cheap accommodation costs in hall. Ladies night - different nights!
Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Avoid catching the shopping-craze!
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Don't bring any clothes! in fact, just bring an empty suitcase!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
The #1 in HK!



FINAL COMMENTS

Wish I had taken the opportunity earlier, so that I could have spent longer time in HK or other country.
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