News & Events

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!

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 Student Exchange Fair AND Preparatory/ Information/ On-site Consultation Sessions to obtain first-hand information about SEP.

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