Hong Kong Academics
When you join the Hong Kong program, you’ll get to study at one of the world’s leading universities. Not only will you enjoy a rich learning experience, but you’ll also learn first-hand about one of the world’s thriving fashion industries. You’ll broaden your knowledge and experience in product development, business, technology and production management within the textiles and apparel industry.
Below is a list of the courses offered through the program at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
PROGRAM DATES
You can take part in the Hong Kong program during the spring semester.
Spring: early-January through to late-May*
January 4 – May 26: Dormitory check-in/out
January 6: Orientation
January 9 – April 15: Classes
April 20 – May 6: Exams
*Please check the host university's website and ask your Education Abroad Advisor for the confirmed dates before finalizing your travel plans.
ENROLLING IN YOUR COURSES
You’ll need to enroll in Hong Kong Polytechnic University courses. To make sure courses during your Study Away program are applied to your Fashion degree at Kent State, you’ll need to complete a Transfer Course Plan Form with your academic advisor.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PROGRAM COSTS
The table below gives you an overview of program costs. Please note that there may be other costs involved.
FINANCIAL AID
You may be able to use your existing financial aid and scholarships to help cover the cost of Study Away in Hong Kong. If you don’t have any existing funding, the following schemes may be able to help you.
FINANCIAL AID FOR KENT STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
FINANCIAL AID FOR VISITING DOMESTIC STUDENTS
As a visiting student from a university in the U.S, you’ll need to apply for financial aid through your home institution. Speak to your school’s Financial Aid office for more guidance on how to receive financial aid as a transient student to Kent State.
Typically, this will require an Ad Hoc Consortium Agreement that must be filled out by both schools. Please send any required documents to:
One Stop for Student Services
Attention: Education Abroad
1st Floor Library
1125 Risman Dr.
Kent, OH 44242
If you’re a visiting student, you’ll not receive your diploma from Kent State University, as this is only awarded to students studying our full program in Kent, Ohio.
HELPFUL QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
- If I have scholarships, will I be able to use them while studying as a visiting student at Kent State?
- Is there any financial aid that I’m not eligible for?
- Is there paperwork I need to fill in to receive financial aid while I’m a visiting student at Kent State?
- How will my financial aid transfer to Kent State to pay my bill?
- When will my financial aid be available? Will it arrive before Kent State’s payment deadline?
- If I need more financial aid, what are my options?
- If I have more financial aid than the bill, how do I get a refund?
- Kent State's Financial Aid office won't process my financial aid because I’m a visiting student. Does Kent State have to complete forms so that you can process my financial aid?
- Is there anyone else I need to tell about my visiting student status?
FINANCIAL AID FOR VISITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students should ask their college or university about any available financial support that can be claimed during their time in Hong Kong.
CONTACT INFORMATION
One Stop for Student Services
1st Floor University Library
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242