Hong Kong Polytechnic University

If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Hong Kong by day

This program is open to students who will have reached junior status (completed four semesters of course work at a college or university). A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

Students may participate in this program for a semester or an academic year. The first semester is from early September to late December, while the second semester starts in mid- to late January and ends in early June.

The University prides itself on offering a wide range of courses to meet the demands of the various professions.  These top-quality programs are enhanced by the University's close ties with key players in Hong Kong's industries.  Consequently, Hong Kong PolyU continues to design and deliver application-oriented education and training programs, conduct applied research, and provide consultancy services to support the development of business and industry. The University has 29 academic departments/units grouped under six Faculties.  Link here for information about the different academic units.

Hong Kong PolyU is particularly attractive to Purdue students majoring in Management, Consumer Sciences and Retailing, Apparel and Fashion Design, Hotem and Tourism Management, and Engineering Technology because PolyU courses provide contact with and exposure to the diverse, dynamic, and exciting world of Hong Kong business and industry.  Link here for a list of available English-language courses.

Students will be housed in Student Halls of Residence, centrally located and adjacent to the commercial and shopping areas of Hung Hom and Tsimshatsui. It is accessible by a comprehensive transportation network which includes the railway (KCR) and the cross harbour tunnel buses.

All are double rooms, equipped with mini-fridge, air-conditioner, IP phone and unlimited access to the Internet. A toilet and shower facility is shared between two adjoining rooms. Linens are provided.

Additional information about accommodations can be found at by linking here.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to an outside agency and what costs need to be paid after arrival at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Fall 2009

ATTENTION: All Purdue Industrial Engineering students accepted to this program will receive a HK$10,000 (approximately US$1200) scholarship from the HKPU Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult the brochure entitled, Financial Aid and Study Abroad -- Purdue University Guidelines;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs (those funded by the State of Indiana such as Indiana Top Scholars) should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents by the dates below.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply as early.

As soon as a student submits an on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created.  Consult the My Study Abroad page for the specific list of requirements for the chosen program since those can differ slightly from program to program.  Applicants may also check on the status of their applications.

After a student is approved for a program, s/he will receive additional information regarding any necessary supplemental paperwork, including any program-specific applications, and confirmation deposits.

Elevated escalator in Hong Kong

Purdue students who have come back to campus after participating in an overseas program are an excellent source of information. Click below to search for students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who went to the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information of relevence to this program. Purdue Study Abroad is not responsible for the information at sites not maintained by Purdue; the accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
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• Department of State Consular Information
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• CDC Travel Information (You must find China in list)