UOW College Hong Kong

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]

UOW College Hong Kong
Chinese: 香港伍倫貢學院
TypeSelf-financed higher education institution
Established2004 (2004)
PresidentDr. Vanessa Bourne
Vice-PresidentsProf. Lilian Kwan (Academic)
Dr. Charlie Choi (Planning)
Students~3,000
Location
Kowloon
,
Hong Kong
Campus
AffiliationsUniversity of Wollongong
Websitewww.uowchk.edu.hk
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese香港伍伦贡学院
Traditional Chinese香港伍倫貢學院

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.

Kowloon City campus
Kowloon City campus

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

UOWCHK Telford Annex

Programmes

Diploma In General Studies

Arts and Humanities

Science and Technology

Business

Social Sciences

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
  1. ":: UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK)/Community College of City University (CCCU) ::". www.uowchk.edu.hk. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  2. Official Website of CCCU
  3. "Stand Firm 30 years"; Sunday Report; Television Broadcasts Limited
  4. CityU Council approves partnership proposal between CCCU and University of Wollongong Australia
  5. Alliance between UOW and a community college in Hong Kong
  6. Q & A’s of Strategic Alliance with UOW
  7. Press Release of The Government Information Centre of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

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