Study Abroad in a leading liberal arts environment in Zhuhai, China
Background
United
International College (UIC) is one of the leading liberal arts colleges in
China. It is located in Zhuhai, Guangdong
Province in Southern China. Zhuhai, with
a population of 833,908, is a modern coastal city that is just a short ferry
ride from Hong Kong.
Courses
Students normally take 5-6 courses per
semester and can choose from twenty academic departments. Students will earn four Hendrix credits.
Visit http://uic.edu.hk/en/
for more information.
Language Skills
No previous knowledge of Chinese is required. All classes are taught in English.
Grades/Credits
Grades will not appear on each student’s Hendrix transcript, and do not figure into the cumulative GPA. Students must earn the equivalent of
a “C” or better to be awarded transfer credit.
Costs
Students
will pay normal Hendrix tuition. Room and board is estimated at $1500-$2000 for the
semester. Each individual student is
responsible for travel and visa costs, and spending money.
Financial Aid
Normally, all financial aid applies, including
Hendrix scholarships. Students are encouraged to verify their situation through
the Hendrix Financial Aid Office.
Visas
Students
are required to secure a Chinese student visa to study in China. This can
be done by visiting a Chinese consulate in person or through a visa services
courier. The Office of International Programs will help with the
process.
Lodging/Food
Most
students will live in the Student Hostel Culture Village at UIC in a double-occupancy
room with a Chinese student.
Academic Calendar
The fall semester at UIC runs from early
September to early January. The spring
semester is from mid-February to early June.
Students can attend either semester, or the full academic year.
Application Procedure
All study abroad applications are due by Monday, November 8, 2021.