Reviews of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | China

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xytse13

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Banking, Undergraduate, Joint Study

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Did not speak it

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

communication with teachers and other exchange students is really great. Local students are rather shy. So just don't give up because they're really great when you crack their shell.

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Gabriele F

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

registerd for some postgradutate courses

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

4

Campus life

4

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

the culture is quite different, so come open-minded and enjoy the difference studying at HKUST is a blast!!!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

3

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Save enough money to explore Asia, it is such a great place! Be prepared to be busy - there are just to many things to do here!!!

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stephan r

International University in Germany, Bruchsal, Germany
Computer Science / IT, Undergraduate, Independent

Housing

Type of housing: On campus

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: On campus

Why?

That is where life takes place. The campus is more than big enough to accomodate everyone. Outside living just bears potential for unnecessary complications.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities