Hong Kong Baptist University

Key information

Partner Institution: Hong Kong Baptist University

Location: Hong Kong

Dates: 2 July - 31 July 2025

Costs: USD 1,520 (approx. A$2,425) (more information can be found below)

Funding:

• A$3,206 Cheung Kong Travel Grants available for eligible students
• A$9,893 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Application deadline: 17 March 2025

Overview

Experience an unforgettable 4-weeks at our partner university, Hong Kong Baptist University, in vibrant Hong Kong. You'll spend your winter break immersing yourself into Chinese culture and completing a course of your choosing, where you'll earn credit for 1-2 units and fast-track your degree at Swinburne. Classes are taught in English too!

From uncovering Hong Kong’s bustling energy to experiencing the charm of Macau, this program offers a unique blend of world-class education, cultural activities, and opportunities to network with students from around the globe!

Activities and highlights

• Day tour to Macau, the Las Vegas of the East
• Theme Park Adventure with Behind-the-Scenes Discoveries
• Credit-bearing Courses across Disciplines
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Career Workshop
• Curated Heritage Tours and Movie Hotspots
   

Note: Programme and activities details are subject to change. 

Courses offered

Choose between courses from the following study areas:

• Arts and Humanities
• Business
• Creative Arts
• Communication
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, French)
   

Eligibility criteria

To apply for this program, students must:

• be enrolled into an Undergraduate degree
• meet the overseas exchange program eligibility requirements
• meet any pre-requisites listed by the host institution and for the courses you choose
   

Academic credit

Each course is worth 3 credits each. You can earn 6 credits if you choose two courses.

You are able to take this program as credit for two of your elective units. Alternatively, you may be able to use core units for this program, subject to approval from your Course Director.

Credit equivalence

3 credits at HKBU = 12.5 CP (1 unit) at Swinburne

6 credits = 25 CP (2 units) at Swinburne

Costs

Program cost: USD 1,520 (approx. A$2,425)

This program cost is paid to the host institution and may include the following:

• On-campus accommodation
• Macau tour
• Theme park visit
• Activities
• Admin and visa fees

The host university has further information on their website. 

Note: Tuition fees to the host university are waived for students completing a short-term exchange program at one of our partner universities. You will continue to pay your regular tuition fees to Swinburne while you are on the program.

There may be other program costs incurred outside of tuition fees, including living expenses, airfares, and visas (if applicable).