Study Abroad in a 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 $1,000 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 Friday, November 8th, 2019, to SLTC 242.