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Elliott School International Exchange Partner:
The University of Hong Kong
Faculty of Social Sciences
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the oldest higher education institution in Hong Kong, founded in 1911. Its Faculty of Social Sciences was established in 1967 and has since then undergone rapid expansion and significant transformation. The Faculty currently consists of the Departments of Politics and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, Sociology, Statistics and Actuarial Science. Eight multi-disciplinary research centers have been formed in the Faculty, providing the platform for inter- and intra- faculty collaboration to pursue excellent in research and teaching. At HKU's Faculty of Social Sciences, Elliott School graduate students can take courses in international politics, public policy, public administration, foreign policy, and East Asian regional studies.
Curriculum:
HKU created the first international relations degree program in the region. The Faculty of Social Sciences' Department of Politics and Public Administration draws students from Hong Kong, the Asia Pacific region and beyond to its classrooms. Elliott School graduate students can enroll in courses within the HKU Masters of International and Public Affairs program. This program offers courses such as International Relations in the Asia Pacific; Understanding Global Problems: Theory and Practice; Chinese Foreign Policy; International Security in East Asia; Intergovernmental Relations in Greater China; East Asian Political Economy; and more. Students in the international relations program are often professionals working in Hong Kong, providing an excellent network of practical expertise to the courses. Students should plan to take a minimum of 3 courses per semester
Summer program in Beijing:
Each year, the HKU Master of International and Public Affairs program invites a small number of Elliott School students to join HKU students in a special class on contemporary issues in China’s international relations, held at the School of International Studies, Peking University in Beijing. The classes are taught in English: no Chinese proficiency is required. Topics of the course include International Relations in the 21st century and China’s Foreign Relations; China and Asia Pacific Security; China’s Political System and Its Role in World Politics; Economic Globalization, WTO and China; China and North Korean Nuclear Crisis; and more. Elliott School students earn 3 transfer credits for successful completion of this course. Special application procedures are needed for this class.
Transfer of Credit
Students must earn the equivalent of a B grade or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students may transfer up to 10 GW credits from the partner into the Elliott School M.A. programs. For more details on transfer credit, visit Receiving Credit.
Grade B at HKU = Grade B at GW
1 course at HKU = 3 credits at GW
Academic Calendar:
First Semester: September - December.
Second semester: January � May.
Classes in the Department of Politics and Public Administration held mostly in the evenings and/or Saturday.
Internships:
Students may identify and pursue internships while in Hong Kong; however, exchange students to HKU who hold student visas are required to obtain approval from the HKU Office of Student Affairs (OSA) before getting any internship in Hong Kong. Internships must be short-term and subject related.
Language of Instruction:
All courses at HKU are taught in English.
Housing The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at HKU provide guidance and assistance in accommodation. Information on rooms and flats are available on the OSA home page at http://www.hku.hk/osa/.
Tuition and fees:
Elliott School graduate tuition and fees are payable directly to GW, and are based upon 9 credit hours.
Location:
Hong Kong lies along the southeast coast of China, at about the same latitude as Hawaii. Hong Kong is a dynamic international city with a vibrant economy, a blend of Asian and Western cultures, and an ideal place to study of international relations. This special administrative region of China is home to international organizations, business corporation, and major media firms.
Travel information:
Students are responsible for obtaining appropriate student visas for study at HKU. The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs compiles information on travel abroad, public announcements, and warnings. Please review the information about Hong Kong SAR and for any worldwide travel announcements.
To Apply:
The Elliott School reviews all applications for study at International
Exchange Partners. To apply, students must complete:
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The Elliott School Exchange Student Application
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The HKU The Faculty of Social Sciences Exchange Student
Application for Admission
Both applications and all supplementary materials are due to the Elliott School by March 15 for fall enrollment abroad and October 15 for spring enrollment abroad. Once the application has been reviewed and endorsed by the Elliott School review committee, the Elliott School will forward the application materials to the partner for final decision.
For more information about HKU:
Website: University of Hong Kong, Department of Politics and Public Administration
Website: HKU International Liaison Unit
Last revised 03/17/05
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