Hong Kong, China: Semester at Hong Kong Baptist University

Study abroad in China at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Hong Kong Baptist University offers excellent undergraduate programs in the arts, humanities, business, social sciences and sciences. With around 5000 undergraduates, HKBU is one of the smallest institutions in Asia.

Students on an overlook point, looking down to Hong Kong.

Why Study Abroad in Hong Kong?

“I became much more confident and independent during my time in Hong Kong.” - Rollins Study Abroad Alum

Courses

HKBU Course Catalogue: select any courses, provided you have fulfilled any required pre-requisites.
First-year courses at HKBU are appropriate for sophomores and juniors and Second-year courses are appropriate for juniors and seniors.

Housing

Students live in fully-furnished single-sex double rooms and share a connected bathroom with one other room in the University residence halls. Residence halls include internet and air-conditioning.
Common areas in the residence halls include a laundry room, small gym, and spaces for studying and socializing.
Students have the option of living with another international student or a local student from Hong Kong.

Meals

Students eat at the different dining halls and restaurants on and around campus, but there is no meal plan. Meals on campus are quite inexpensive.
There are plenty of nearby, local restaurants offering very inexpensive meals and a Western-style mall in walking distance with a wide range of restaurants.

Activities

Multi-purpose sports complexes provide modern sports facilities to all students and organize various athletic activities.
The East-West Encounters Programme connects HKBU and international students for cultural and language exchange and features outings to locations of interest in and around Hong Kong. Residence hall staff also organize activities to encourage cross-cultural communication.
The Office of Student Affairs oversees a range of student organizations and offers a multitude of student events. They also sometimes offer optional excursions to locations in mainland China.
The Chaplain's Office organizes Christian programmes and activities for interested students.

Incoming Exchange Students

The coordinator for incoming exchange students is Jenifer Ruby, Director of International Student & Scholar Services. For information about application and advising for incoming exchange students, please visit the website for International Student & Scholar Services. You may also contact Ms. Ruby at jruby@rollins.edu for more details.

Costs

Program Fee

Most Rollins financial aid and scholarships will apply to the semester abroad.
Tuition: $31,475
Housing: $5,315
Also Includes

Orientation, visa fee, internet access, program administration, and emergency insurance.
Need-Based Scholarships

Scholarships based on financial need are available to off-set costs associated with international airfare and other costs associated with study abroad. Students can apply for scholarships through the Rollins program application.
Living and Working

Having a credit card while abroad is very helpful. Hong Kong has a higher cost of living as compared to the United States.