Take full advantage of Syracuse Hong Kong's connections with leading education institutions, organizations, and businesses across the region. This translates into opportunities for you, both inside and beyond the classroom.

What is unique about this program?

Through extended travel seminars, field study, and guided research projects or internships, you will meet and interact with local students and scholars, community and business leaders, journalists, politicians, artists, and entrepreneurs. Though daily life in Hong Kong is distinctly fast-paced, there is another dimension you will discover: the deep cultural connections that center on family, friends, celebration, and tradition.

The Hong Kong Center program allows students to complete 12–19 credit hours of coursework in a wide range of subjects, including economics, political science, history, religion, Chinese language (Mandarin or Cantonese), and business. Field study and intensive internships or independent research are key components of the program.

Students who want to enroll as full-time semester students at the City University of Hong Kong can choose the Hong Kong Center & City University of Hong Kong option where courses will be taught in English and taken alongside Chinese students. 

What is unique about Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is one of the world’s most dynamic cities and boasts an abundance of cultural resources and entertainment venues, including museums, theaters, art galleries, and restaurants. During your semester abroad, you’ll live and travel by a local. If you’ve enrolled in the CityU program, you may live right on campus in a residence hall. Everyone has access to CityU facilities, which include a sports complex, pool, and library. You can grab inexpensive meals at one of CityU’s four cafeterias or at local restaurants or noodle shops.

How do I choose among programs?

• See the Office of Global Learning’s “Selecting a Program” page for information on program types and considerations
• Use the search features on the Experience Cornell  Opportunities page to filter for programs approved by your college, and by particular subject areas
• Go to the “Get Advice” page for information on drop-in advising hours, scheduling an advising appointment, returned student contacts, and college advisors for study abroad
• Find out about upcoming events, check out FAQs, and read stories from returned study abroad students

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. You may complete both steps simultaneously, but the Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit any approval or nomination to the program.

1. For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page.
2. For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section. (Note: This deadline may be in advance of the general Cornell deadline for approval. Many programs fill by rolling admission.)