Preparatory Guide for Non-local Students 2013/14 - Cedars - The ...
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Planning Your Stay<br />
Academic &<br />
Admission Matters<br />
Founded in 1911, the University<br />
of Hong Kong is the oldest tertiary<br />
institution in Hong Kong. Today,<br />
HKU has a population of some<br />
27,000 students and over 2,000 academic staff, and near 6,700<br />
non-<strong>local</strong> students coming from 80 countries in October 2012. In<br />
2012, HKU is ranked 1st in Asia and 23rd in the world according to<br />
the 2012 QS World University Rankings.<br />
HKU is a culturally diverse campus. It offers full-degree programmes<br />
and short-term exchange programmes to non-<strong>local</strong> students. You<br />
can also choose to study at HKU as a “visiting student” <strong>for</strong> a short<br />
period of time. Details on admission criteria and procedure can be<br />
found on the website .<br />
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