Community College Of City University

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), 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.

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.

Alliance With University of Wollongong

On 21 November 2014, The University of Wollongong (UOW) and CityU announced their partnership.CityU Council approves partnership proposal between CCCU and University of Wollongong Australia
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.

Campuses

There are currently 2 campuses of UOWCHK including the Kowloon City Campus and the Telford Annex.
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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 th
University of Wollongong Library
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Programmes

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Arts and Humanities

Higher Diploma in Digital Communication DesignAssociate of Arts in Applied Chinese StudiesAssociate 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 StudiesAssociate of Arts in Digital Visual DesignAssociate of Arts in English for Professional CommunicationAssociate of Arts in Translation & InterpretationBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language, Literature and CommunicationBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese StudiesBachelor of Communication and Media (UOW Top-up)

Science and Technology

Higher Diploma in Creative Media ProductionHigher Diploma in Robotics EngineeringHigher Diploma in Application Systems DevelopmentHigher Diploma in Computer Network and Systems AdministrationAssociate of EngineeringAssociate of ScienceAssociate of Science in Airport Operations and Aviation LogisticsAssociate of Science in Aviation and Pilot StudiesAssociate of Science in Data Analytics and ManagementAssociate of Science in Creative and Interactive Media ProductionAssociate of Science in Environmental StudiesAssociate of Science in Information Systems DevelopmentAssociate of Science in Network and Systems AdministrationBachelor of Aviation (Honours) in Operations and ManagementBachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial IntelligenceBachelor of Computer Science (UOW Top-up)

Business

Associate of Business Administration in AccountancyAssociate of Business Administration in Financial ServicesAssociate of Business Administration in General ManagementAssociate of Business Administration in Global Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementAssociate of Business Administration in Human Resources ManagementAssociate of Business Administration in International Business ManagementAssociate of Business Administration in MarketingBachelor of Accounting (Honours)Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in FinanceBachelor 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 ScienceAssociate of Social Science in Applied PsychologyAssociate of Social Science in Applied Social Studies (Guidance & Counseling/ International Studies/ Urban Studies)Associate of Social Science in Event ManagementAssociate of Social Science in Legal StudiesAssociate of Social Science in Leisure and Tourism ManagementAssociate of Social Science in Public Administration and ManagementAssociate of Social Science in Public Relations and AdvertisingAssociate of Social Science in Social WorkBachelor of Social Science in Social Innovation

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.

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Universities and colleges in Hong Kong
University of Wollongong
Community colleges