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HKU-Cambridge Undergraduate Recruitment Scheme (Engineering and Computer Science)
Three degree qualifications from two universities in five years

17 Nov 2017

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the University of Cambridge is pleased to announce HKU-Cambridge Undergraduate Recruitment Scheme (Engineering and Computer Science), a deeper academic collaboration to nurture global Engineering professionals.

Under this scheme, HKU will guarantee to nominate students on this track for admission’s assessment by the University of Cambridge. Successful students will spend their first two years at HKU in the Faculty of Engineering, and the remaining three years at the University of Cambridge in the Departments of Engineering or Computer Science and Technology.

Students can graduate with three degrees: Two Bachelor degrees from the two universities, and a Master degree from the University of Cambridge upon successful completion of five years of study.

A media briefing will be held on November 20 (Monday) for representatives from HKU and the University of Cambridge to introduce the admission requirements and curriculum of the scheme as well as graduate prospect.

Details are as follows:

Date: November 20, 2017 (Monday)

Time: 15:15 – 16:00

Venue: Rm 515, Faculty Conference Room, Faculty of Engineering, 5/F., Haking Wong Building, HKU.

Spokespersons:

Professor John A. Spinks, HKU Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Professor David Cardwell, University of Cambridge Head of Department of Engineering

Professor Norman C. Tien, HKU Dean of Engineering

Dr. Cheung Kie-chung,  HKU Assistant Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Admissions)

Media enquiry:

Communication and Public Affairs Office Ms Rhea Leung (tel: 2857 8555/ 9022 7446; email: rhea.leung@hku.hk) or Ms Julie Chu (tel: 2859 2437/ 9354 3898; email: juliechu@hku.hk) or

Admissions and Academic Liaison Section, Ms Betsy Lee (Tel: +852 3917 6706/ +852 6373 9927, email: betsylee@hku.hk)