Global Perspective on Urbanism in Hong Kong

Program Overview

Spend 5.5 weeks in Hong Kong, where interdisciplinary study, experiential learning, and cultural immersion come together in one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

Beyond the classroom, students have fully access to CUHK International Summer School cultural activities and excursions designed to deepen their engagement with Hong Kong. Past activities have included city and heritage tours, visits to local institutions and communities, traditional workshops, food and cultural experiences, and opportunities to explore different parts of Hong Kong.

As CUHK summer students, participants will have access to university facilities and study in an international campus environment alongside local Hong Kong students and students from around the world. Throughout the 5.5-week program, coursework, field experiences, teamwork, cultural activities, and everyday life in Hong Kong come together to create an immersive academic and intercultural experience.

CUHK: The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. Its campus offers a wide range of academic, cultural, recreational, and student facilities.

CUHK ISS: The CUHK International Summer School (CUHK ISS) brings together students from Hong Kong and around the world for summer study and cultural exchange.

This program is built in close collaboration between the APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Program housed in the University of Oregon Global Studies Institute and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Program is a research collaboration bringing together faculty experts from across the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, a network of 64 research universities from around the Pacific Rim.

Dates and Deadlines

Term	Year	Deadline	Arrival Date	Departure Date
Summer	2027	03/01/2027	06/27/2027	08/04/2027

Academic Details

Students take two courses during the program: a required core course, Global Perspectives on Urbanism, and one elective from The Chinese University of Hong Kong International Summer School (CUHK ISS). Together, the two courses allow students to explore Hong Kong through both a shared urban sustainability lens and their own academic interests.

Global Perspectives on Urbanism: The program’s required core course uses Hong Kong as a living laboratory to examine urban sustainability through mobility and accessibility, public space and placemaking, food and consumption, and waste and resource systems. Students move beyond the traditional classroom through field observation, site visits, data collection, reflection, and collaborative studio work. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students investigate real urban sustainability challenges and develop practical, evidence-based proposals in response.
One CUHK ISS elective course: Students select one elective from six broad academic areas: Environment, Science and Technology; Exploring Hong Kong; Global Business and Management; Society and Human Interaction; Understanding China; and Chinese Language. This structure allows students to connect the shared urban experience with their own major, career interests, or personal areas of curiosity. Check the Summer Course List. (Please note that course offerings may vary from year to year.)

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

Double or triple occupancy rooms are available on campus at Lee Woo Sing College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Living on campus so you can interact with local and international students from different cultural backgrounds.

The hostels provide the following amenities:

Modest furnishings
Telephone and internet (ResNet) connections
Air conditioning
Shared washing machines and dryers
Shared kitchens equipped with refrigerators, stoves, boilers and microwaves
Shared bathrooms with showers
Common rooms with televisions
The on-campus accommodation fee does not include a meal plan

Learn more about CUHK's housing.

Budget and Price

Global Perspective on Urbanism in Hong Kong

2026 Summer

**GEO Program Fees**
Description	Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee	$1,000
Program Tuition & Included excursion	$2,613
Housing	$780
Insurance	$140

**Estimated Additional Expenses**
Description	Amount
Estimated Airfare from Eugene	$1,800
Estimated Meals and Personal Expenses	$2,200
Estimated Local Transportation	$300
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-departure physical	$50
Estimated Cost of acquiring passport	$150
Estimated Visa Fee	$200

**Total**
Description	Amount
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance	$9,233

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
Upon Commitment to Program	Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is refunded if student is not initially accepted by the provider.
30 – 130 days before program start	Student is responsible for $3,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued
Less than 30 days before program start	Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

To view the program specific cancellation policy dates and penalties, click the term budget dropdown menu.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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