Mobility specification

Country:Hong Kong

Institution:The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

City:Hong Kong

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Science

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?Credit conversion is kinda complicated but i managed.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Exams during weekends were a bit surprising.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Tons of events

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:25000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Non unexpected but the groceries were much more expensive.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?There wasnt really a way to save more money.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?In Hong Kong they have octopus card which works everywhere.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Hiking trails are basically right next to the city.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Suicide wall has a stunning view.

Share your best experience:Watching F1 during the night in a lecture theatre is something you dont get to experience everywhere.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?yes

Where can it be arranged?It was required to send documents to Hong Kong.

What is needed?Just to fill the documents .

How long does it take approximately?I got the visa two months after i submited them.

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Airport is on the other side of the city.

Can you pay by card?everywhere

What not to forget when packing?Nothing really important.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?A very different experience than what you would expect from an exchange in Europe I would say.