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The University of Hong Kong and Sciences Po to officially launch an undergraduate dual degree programme from 2016/17 academic year

01 Feb 2016

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Sciences Po are collaborating to launch an undergraduate dual degree programme. Professor Peter Mathieson, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, and Mr. Frédéric Mion, President of Sciences Po, signed the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme agreement in Paris earlier this month. Successful completion of this programme will give students two Bachelor’s degrees from the two universities.

The newly launched four-year dual degree programme capitalizes on the strengths of two world-class universities: Sciences Po, France’s leading university in social sciences (Top 5 worldwide in Politics and International Studies, 2015 QS ranking) and HKU, one of Asia’s leading international universities and 3rd in the world for international outlook (THE Top 200 most international universities in the world, 2016). This dual degree programme aims to provide a global education for students interested in business, humanities or social sciences.

During the first two years of study, students will study at Sciences Po in France. Sciences Po offers an undergraduate programme in multidisciplinary studies with an international focus.  The education includes a common core of social sciences courses - law, economics, history, political science and sociology - as well as specialized courses offered in different campuses according to specific regional focus:

• Ÿ   Europe-Asia programme in Le Havre Campus (courses in English)
• Ÿ   Middle East and Mediterranean programme in Menton Campus (courses in English)
• Ÿ   Europe-Africa programme in Reims Campus (bilingual programme, knowledge of French required)
• Ÿ   Europe-North America programme in Reims Campus (courses in English)

Students will spend their third and fourth year on HKU campus pursuing a major in one of the three faculties: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics, or Faculty of Social Sciences. Graduates of the programme will benefit from enhanced prospects with multinational companies.

Students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievements and aptitude for the programme may be awarded a scholarship while studying abroad for an amount up to full tuition fee plus HKD 40,000 living allowance per year.

About Sciences Po

Since its creation in 1872, Sciences Po has been a world preeminent university in the social sciences and humanities. The QS World University Rankings 2015 ranks Sciences Po 5th globally in Politics and International Studies. Its alumni play an important role in both public and private sectors around the world, including for example, five of the last seven French Presidents (Jacques Chirac, François Hollande), Boutros Ghali (former Secretary General of the United Nations), Pascal Lamy (former Director General of the WTO), David de Rothschild (Chairman of Rothschild Continuation Holdings), Christian Dior (haute couture fashion designer) etc. Sciences Po is open to the world with international students from 150 countries. As part of its vibrant, multicultural student community, students at Sciences Po will gain a multidisciplinary education and international experience to prepare them for career success.

About the University of Hong Kong

Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory's oldest university, with a long heritage of academic excellence and service to the community. As a world-class comprehensive research-led university, HKU has a strong international outlook and a tradition of English language instruction. The University is committed to nurturing talent and leaders for the global community. At present there are over 9,000 students from over 90 different countries on campus. HKU strongly supports international academic collaboration, as well as staff and student exchanges at all levels. Currently, HKU has collaboration with over 400 higher education institutions around the world.

Media enquiries:

Ms Julie Chu, Communications and Public Affairs Office, HKU (Tel: 2859 2437/ 9354 3898; email: juliechu@hku.hk)

Programme enquiries:

Ms Vicky Chan, Admissions and Academic Liaison, HKU (Tel: 3917 5265; email: vicky.chan@hku.hk)

Professor Peter Mathieson, President and Vice Chancellor, HKU, and Mr Frédéric Mion, President of Sciences Po signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the HKU Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme on January 19, 2016 in Paris.

Dr. Travis Kong Shiu Ki, Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Pilot Group Students Victor Fighiera, Daniel Chan, and Mehdi Ould Elhkim