UOW College Hong Kong
Chinese: 香港伍倫貢學院 | |
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| Type | Self-financed higher education institution |
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| Established | 2004 |
| President | Ms. Vanessa Bourne |
| Vice-Presidents | Prof. Lilian Kwan (Academic) Dr. Charlie Choi (Planning) |
| Students | ~3,000 |
| Location | , |
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| Affiliations | University of Wollongong |
| Website | www |
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| Traditional Chinese | 香港伍倫貢學院 | ||||||||
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UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK) is part of the global network of the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia, one of the world’s top 200 universities. Its heritage stems from the Community College of City University (CCCU),[1] established in 2004 under the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), which has a long history of providing higher education to the Hong Kong community. [2]
In 2014, CityU partnered with University of Wollongong (UOW) and the college was renamed to UOWCHK in 2020. The medium of instruction is mainly English with some courses supplemented by Cantonese.
History[]
Establishment[]
After the discontinuation of fund by the University Grants Committee (UGC) for most of the associate degree Programmes of City University of Hong Kong in 2004, the Community College of City University was established to provide various associate degree Programmes.[3]
Alliance With University of Wollongong[]
On 21 November 2014, The University of Wollongong (UOW) and CityU announced their partnership.[4][5] The college was then renamed UOWCHK / CCCU and eventually in July 2020, the college was further renamed as UOW College Hong Kong.
UOWCHK receives full support of UOW with educational resources and commitment to develop and enhance student experience via opportunities for mobility and global exposure. UOW has launched top-up degrees in Hong Kong via UOWCHK.[6]
Campuses[]
There are currently 2 campuses of UOWCHK including the Kowloon City Campus and the Telford Annex.[7]
Kowloon City Campus[]
The Kowloon City campus has around 87,000 square feet of modern teaching spaces and informal student learning areas which are conveniently linked to public transport and nearby amenities.
Telford Annex[]
The Telford Annex is located in Telford Plaza, Kowloon Bay. It is close to MTR Kowloon Bay station which is directly connected to the Telford Plaza. The Telford Campus has specially designed facilities for teaching and learning. It has Lecture Theatres, Group Study Rooms as well as regular classrooms, on-site Computer Laboratories with printing services that are open to students at designated periods. Notebook computers are available for loan to students for their use on campus, while all students can stay connected on campus with wireless LAN.
All students attending classes at the Telford Campus have access to the Telford library, which provides easy access to textbooks, periodicals and library materials. Online facilities are available for connection to the electronic resources of the University of Wollongong Library
Programmes[]
Arts and Humanities[]
- Higher Diploma in Digital Communication Design
- Associate of Arts in Applied Chinese Studies
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (English and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (French and English)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (French and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese and English)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Korean and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Korean and English)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Spanish and English)
- Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Spanish and Chinese)
- Associate of Arts in Cultural Studies
- Associate of Arts in Japanese Studies
- Associate of Arts in Digital Visual Design
- Associate of Arts in English for Professional Communication
- Associate of Arts in Translation & Interpretation
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language, Literature and Communication
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese Studies
- Bachelor of Communication and Media (UOW Top-up)
Science and Technology[]
- Higher Diploma in Creative Media Production
- Higher Diploma in Robotics Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Application Systems Development
- Higher Diploma in Computer Network and Systems Administration
- Associate of Engineering
- Associate of Science
- Associate of Science in Airport Operations and Aviation Logistics
- Associate of Science in Aviation and Pilot Studies
- Associate of Science in Data Analytics and Management
- Associate of Science in Creative and Interactive Media Production
- Associate of Science in Environmental Studies
- Associate of Science in Information Systems Development
- Associate of Science in Network and Systems Administration
- Bachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and Management
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence
- Bachelor of Computer Science (UOW Top-up)
Business[]
- Associate of Business Administration in Accountancy
- Associate of Business Administration in Financial Services
- Associate of Business Administration in General Management
- Associate of Business Administration in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Associate of Business Administration in Human Resources Management
- Associate of Business Administration in International Business Management
- Associate of Business Administration in Marketing
- Bachelor of Accounting (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance
- Bachelor of Banking and Financial Technology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business (UOW-Top-up)
Social Sciences[]
- Associate of Social Science
- Associate of Social Science in Applied Psychology
- Associate of Social Science in Applied Social Studies (Guidance & Counseling/ International Studies/ Urban Studies)
- Associate of Social Science in Event Management
- Associate of Social Science in Legal Studies
- Associate of Social Science in Leisure and Tourism Management
- Associate of Social Science in Public Administration and Management
- Associate of Social Science in Public Relations and Advertising
- Associate of Social Science in Social Work
Student life[]
Students can enjoy the outpatient medical and dental plans of the College. Under the medical and dental scheme provided by the College, students can visit designated clinics for consultations and basic dental services at low charges.
In addition, the College actively supports its students in sports for the benefit of enhancing students’ campus life, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and providing a platform to build relationships and confidence. All students are entitled to use the sports facilities at Telford Recreation Club (Kowloon Bay) and Spotlight Recreation Club (Whampoa Gardens). Fitness Centers at Telford Recreation Club and Spotlight Recreation Club offer students a diverse range of group physical fitness classes such as Yoga, Boxing and Indoor Cycling led by professional instructors. Bookings of fitness classes and sports facilities like badminton courts and swimming pools at both clubs may be made via the College's Sports Facilities Online Booking System.
References[]
- ^ ":: UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK)/Community College of City University (CCCU) ::". www.uowchk.edu.hk. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
- ^ Official Website of CCCU
- ^ "Stand Firm 30 years"; Sunday Report; Television Broadcasts Limited
- ^ CityU Council approves partnership proposal between CCCU and University of Wollongong Australia[dead link]
- ^ Alliance between UOW and a community college in Hong Kong[dead link]
- ^ Q & A’s of Strategic Alliance with UOW[dead link]
- ^ Press Release of The Government Information Centre of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
External links[]
- Universities and colleges in Hong Kong
- University of Wollongong
- Community colleges