Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or Above
Location: Asia, Hong Kong
GPA: 2.5

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. 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 2026 course list. (Please note that course offerings may vary from year to year.) 

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 2026 03/01/2026 06/21/2026 07/29/2026
Summer 2027 03/01/2027 06/27/2027 08/04/2027
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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
 

Budget and Price

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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

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office." from the Projected Expenses Disclaimers, default value.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

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.
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

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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