Based on 5 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at The University of Hong Kong
5 exchange students went to The University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong and rated the experience 9/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate HKU
Average scores from the 5 students who reviewed their exchange at The University of Hong Kong.
- Overall experience9/10
- University life4.2/10
- Social life4.6/10
- Housing4.4/10
- Travel5/10
Classes & academics at HKU
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at HKU:
“Campus is primarily on two sides. I was lucky with most of my classes being situated by the C MTR exit in the Centennial campus. But make sure you use the right exit (A or C) as it can take a while to walk across. Also at peak times in the morning and evening there are long queues for the lifts so be smart with timing.”
“The campus is very big, and it can take time to get familiarised with. Also, taking five classes means having a high workload compared to other exchange students.”
Courses students took
- Chinese language course was the funniest to me
- I really enjoyed Competition Law I
- Macro
- Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Strategic management
Where exchange students at HKU live
How the 5 students who went to HKU lived during their exchange:
- Student residence80%
4 students
- Coliving or shared flat20%
1 students
Median rent: $381 a month across the 3 students who shared what they paid ($324 to $972).
Living in Hong Kong
Your exchange at HKU happens in Hong Kong — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of HKU
Written by exchange students who went to HKU.
- Sam9/10
Full year 2025
Campus is primarily on two sides. I was lucky with most of my classes being situated by the C MTR exit in the Centennial campus. But make sure you use the right exit (A or C) as it can take a while to walk across. Also at peak times in the morning and evening there are long queues for the lifts so be smart with timing.
- Paloma9/10
Fall 2025
The campus is very big, and it can take time to get familiarised with. Also, taking five classes means having a high workload compared to other exchange students.
- Titouan8/10
Fall 2025
The university is very big, you can get lost easily but there are people everywhere to ask for help. There are a lot free gyms, sport fields which is cool.
- Tristan9/10
Spring 2026
The campus is pretty and has many food amenities
- Laura10/10
Fall 2025
le campus est immense mais on si fait vite
Questions about exchange at HKU
- Is The University of Hong Kong good for exchange students?
- The 5 exchange students who reviewed The University of Hong Kong on Studcasa rated their experience 9/10 overall, with university life at 4.2/10. Their reviews cover 2025 to 2026.
- Where do exchange students at HKU live?
- The most common choice among the 5 students who answered was Student residence (80%). The Hong Kong housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How much do exchange students at HKU pay in rent?
- Across the 3 students at HKU who shared their rent, the median was $381 a month, ranging from $324 to $972. Amounts actually paid, not asking prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to The University of Hong Kong?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Hong Kong: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 5 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at The University of Hong Kong, between 2025 and 2026. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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