News & Events

Student Exchange Programmes 2023/24 – 2nd Round Recruitment is now open for application! The Global Affairs Office (GAO) has connected with around 120 partner institutions worldwide with good reputations and academic standing. Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) provide a broad range of courses across disciplines including but not limited to science, social sciences, humanities, sport science, management and education. Interested students are highly recommended to attend the Preparatory/ Information Sessions to obtain first-hand information about SEP.

All full-time EdUHK students are welcomed (priority will be given to undergraduate students). To apply for joining the Short-term Study Visits, please pay attention to GAO's announcements.

Global Summer Programmes (GSP) 2023 is now open for application! Various summer programmes organised by our partner institutions are available for eligible EdUHK students. By joining the GSP, students can enhance academic knowledge and expand the social network. Credit transfer may be possible for specific programmes upon completion, restrictions apply.

Exchange students visited The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School(JCPS) on 17 March 2023. Teachers from JCPS provided a informative introduction about the school and a guided tour within school campus. Exchange students have learnt more about the education system in Hong Kong.

A group of exchange students and their buddies went on hiking on 25 February 2023. Students enjoyed the spectacular views of southern Hong Kong Island and its shoreline as well as the shimmering white waves at the Big Wave Bay at the end of the trail.

Prof. Anthony Robins and his students from Aichi University of Education, visited EdUHK on 20 February 2023.

Exchange students visited the Tsz Shan Monastery on 15 February 2023. Students enjoyed a guided tour to admire the Guan Yin Statue and the architectural beauty of the Buddha halls. They also visited the Tsz Shan Buddhist Art Museum which houses precious Buddhist artefacts and objects from across the globe.

While the Lunar New Year is a time of traditions and customs, the most important aspect of its celebration is enjoying time with friends and family. A Lunar New Year Celebration was hosted by Global Affairs Office on 19 January, and over 60 local, non-local and exchange students gathered to bring in the Year of the Rabbit, while choosing fai chuns to give new year wishes, creating their own traditional candy boxes and learning Chinese calligraphy. Have a wonderful new year full of health, prosperity and good luck!

Mr. Jae Hoon Jung and Mr. Sangwook Roh from the Office of International Affairs at the Hanyang University visited EdUHK on 17 January 2023.

On 14 January, a group of exchange students and buddies visited Tai O. They explored the traditional stilt houses and joined boat trips to experience the local culture.

25 inbound exchange students from different regions, together with their local buddies, joined an orientation programme organised by the Global Affairs Office on 6 January. Through games, sharings, campus tour and Cantonese classes, the newcomers to the city learned more about Hong Kong and the University. Cultural activities are lined up to enrich exchange students’ out-of-classroom experiences in the coming months, such as the Lunar New Year Celebration soon on campus. Welcome all and let’s have some great time together!

This Christmas is now around the corner, and it’s almost that time of the year again for us to bid farewell to the inbound exchange students of the first semester. 39 exchange students and their buddies joined the Farewell cum Christmas Party organised by GAO last Friday (2 December), sharing an early Christmas celebration together before saying goodbye to Hong Kong. At the party, they revisited some of the memorable moments throughout their stay in Hong Kong, which are captured in a short highlight video by GAO. They also played games in teams, and left heartfelt messages to one another. It is always difficult to say goodbye to them, but we wish them the very best in future!

Cantonese Opera, which is an art of music, dance and drama, is popular in the areas Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macau. In the workshop on 24 November 2022, Ms. Jamie Ip, the student Instructor, is a Cantonese Opera performer with 12 years of experience and the champion of the Hong Kong Youth Cantonese Operatic Songs Singing Competition (2017-18). She gave an informative sharing on some basic knowledge and skills in Cantonese Opera. Students also have the chance to make their own traditional face masks while exploring this particular art in Chinese Culture.

Have you ever thought of studying abroad? Would you like to enrich your global perspective? Would you like to have an adventure during your university life? If so, please come and join us at Student Exchange Fair!

A group of exchange students visited our affiliated kindergarten on campus - the EdUHK Early Childhood Learning Center on 17 November 2022. Students learned more about early childhood education in Hong Kong through a sharing on the school curriculum, video class observation and a brief tour.

Ms Eva Morre, Deputy Consul General of Belgium, visited EdUHK on 4 November 2022.

Cultural Showcase 2022

Exchange students and their buddies went to the West Kowloon Cultural District, a large integrated arts development and cultural district, on 8 October 2022. They visited the M+ Museum and the Hong Kong Palace Museum and spent a wonderful afternoon in the Art Park, which offers a spectacular view of the Victoria Harbour.

Ms Camélia Aissat and Ms Inés Maingault, representatives of the Department of Culture, Education & Science at the Consulate General of France, visited EdUHK on 29 September 2022.

Student Exchange Programmes 2022/23 – 2nd Round Recruitment is now open for application! The Global Affairs Office (GAO) has connected with around 120 partner institutions worldwide with good reputations and academic standing. Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) provide a broad range of courses across disciplines including but not limited to science, social sciences, humanities, sport science, management and education. Interested students are highly recommended to attend the Preparatory/ Information Sessions to obtain first-hand information about SEP.

A group of exchange students and their buddies visited The Peak on 17 September 2022. At the highest point on Hong Kong Island, students enjoyed a panoramic view of skyscrapers and the Victoria Harbour.

Student Affairs Office and Global Affairs Office organized Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration to bring the traditional values and customs of this festival to students. Celebration activities such as Lantern riddles, Booth games, Wishing corner were presented.

Exchange students joined faculty, staff and students of EdUHK in the Academic Year Inauguration cum Flag Raising Ceremony on 5 September 2022 to welcome the start of the new academic year.

Orientation Programme & Cantonese Classes for Inbound Exchange Students, Semester 1, 2022-23

Students and colleagues of EdUHK and our partner universities around the world have shared words of motivation and encouragement with all members of our University earlier in the“Root for U, Root for US” campaign. Let us all head into a wonderful new academic year together to learn, grow and make new friends!

The Global Affairs Office is pleased to organize the Short Film Competition “Student Exchange Programmes 2020/21 & 2021/22 - Sharing Exchange Experience”. The competition aims to provide a platform for exchange returnees to share their learning experiences and to encourage academic and cultural exchanges. All exchange returnees (2020/21 or 2021/22) are cordially invited to participate in this competition.

Vice Consul and Acting Consul General of Mongolia visited EdUHK.

As China and Kazakhstan mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hong Kong and Macao, celebrates the anniversary with a photo exhibition featuring significant events in the history of friendship between the two countries, as well as natural scenery and cultural sites of Kazakhstan. GAO attended the opening ceremony of the display on 26 July 2022, showing support to the event and strengthening the University’s international connection.

As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to create a culturally diversified yet cohesive campus, the Buddy Programme, organised by the Global Affairs Office (GAO), provides EdUHK students with a platform to broaden social networks while staying on campus and make friends with incoming students all over the world.

Inbound exchange students of Semester 2, 2021/22 gathered to have a programme round-up of their exchange experience in EdUHK and Hong Kong.

More than 30 local and non-local students of EdUHK as well as our partner universities around the world had a chance to learn more about primary education in Hong Kong at the “Virtual School Visit of The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School (JCPS)” on 6 May 2022, organized by Global Affairs Office with tremendous support offered by the School. 

Important Information on Student Visa Arrangement

Student Exchange Programmes 2022/23 – Main Round Recruitment is now open for application! The Global Affairs Office (GAO) has connected with around 120 partner institutions worldwide with good reputation and academic standing. Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) provide a broad range of courses across disciplines including but not limited to science, social sciences, humanities, sport science, management and education. Interested students are highly recommended to attend the Preparatory/ Information Sessions AND Student Exchange Fair to obtain first-hand information about SEP.

Lunar New Year Celebration & Chinese Calligraphy

Learning the local language is one of the best ways to learn about a new culture. Global Affairs Office organized a series of Cantonese Classes for our newly-arrived inbound exchange students in early January to have a better communication with the locals and make it easier to integrate here in Hong Kong!

The inbound exchange students orientation programme in Semester 2, 2021-22 was held on 30 December, 2021.

At the Farewell cum Christmas Party, exchange students bid farewell to their buddies and friends.

Exchange students visited our affiliated kindergarten on campus - the EdUHK Early Childhood Learning Center on 11 November 2021. Through campus tour and sharing on the local curriculum by the teachers, students could learn more about early childhood education in Hong Kong.

Exchange students visited The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School on 9 November 2021. An introduction of the school, including the wide range of teaching and learning activities offered, was given by the Vice – Principal. There was also a brief school tour.

Cultural Day

Hiking at the Dragon’s Back

The Mid-Autumn Festival(or Moon Festival) is probably one of the most important and popular Chinese festivals in Hong Kong. Let’s enjoy an evening on campus together with lanterns, mooncakes and games with EdUHK family.

The inbound exchange students explored Hong Kong in a full-day Cultural Tour at Central District and Sheung Wan. They first visited Wing Lee Street, where the award winning film “Echoes of the Rainbow” was shoot. In the afternoon, they discovered spectacular cityscapes and historical heritage such as Tai Kwun and PMQ.

Cantonese Opera is a popular Chinese Opera in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macau which includes music, dance and drama. It will be a perfect opportunity for you to explore Cantonese Opera and also the Chinese culture. Get a taste of Cantonese Opera!

Global Affairs Office organised a series of Cantonese classes in early September to help newly-arrived inbound exchange students better mingle with local students and the campus community.

The inbound exchange students orientation programme in Semester 1, 2021-22 was held on 2 September, 2021.

Led by President Hsu Hoi Shan, the delegation of Beijing – Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre visited EdUHK on 27 July 2021.

Seminar Series: Tang Poetry and Recitation 

Consul-General of Vietnam visited EdUHK.

Seminar Series: The Emergence of Modern Hong Kong in a Macro-historical Perspective 

Chinese Culture and Language Summer Programme 2021_Orientation

Recruitment for Buddy Programme

Spread of Words

[Student Dialogue II] Share Teaching Aspirations – Exchange with students from Zurich University of Teacher Education, Switzerland

Consul General of Turkey visited EdUHK.

Consular Services Coordinator of Finland visited EdUHK.

Representatives of The Education University of Hong Kong will participate in The Student World Virtual Fair on 7 April 2021.

Representatives of The Education University of Hong Kong will participate in The Student World Virtual Fair on 6 April 2021.

[Student Dialogue] Can COVID be COOL FIT? – Chat with students from our Global Partners