Information Session Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Short-Term 2021 Semester 2 2021

Information Session
Hong Kong University
of Science and
Technology
Short-Term 2021
Semester 2 2021

sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad

Today’s session
-    Location
-    COVID-19 Health & Safety
-    Application logistics
-    Classes
-    Student life & Housing
-    Travelling

- Questions?

Location

On the doorstep of downtown Sydney
                                   Manly

   Harbour Bridge                Opera House                     Bondi
                                                                 Beach

                                   CBD

                                         Chinatown   Central
                                                     Station
                         Glebe

                        University of Sydney                   Redfern
                                                               Station
                              Campus
              Newtown

University of Sydney

                                         70,000 Students – 7,500 Employees

  7 Prime Ministers – 2 Nobel Prize Laureates – 145 Olympians – 110 Rhodes Scholars – 3 Astronauts

Rankings:
             Australia: 3rd World: 68th                                 Australia: 2nd World: 40th
             Academic Ranking of World Universities                     QS World University Rankings, 2021
             Shanghai, 2018

             Australia: 2nd World: 32nd                                 Australia: 3rd World: 60th
                                                                        Times Higher Education - THE, 2020
             Leiden Ranking (publications), 2019

COVID-19
Health & Safety

sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad

Fast Facts about
COVID-19 in Australia
-      COVID-19 was first confirmed in Australia
       in late January 2020, and after strict
       lockdown methods has had very few
       cases compared to the rest of the world

-      Testing is free to everyone and accessible
       immediately with a 48 hours result
       turnaround, regardless of their visa status

-      There is very little community transmission
       in New South Wales, with most new cases
       coming from interstate over overseas
       arrivals in quarantine
    For up to date information on the COVID-19 numbers in New
    South Wales: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-
    alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-
    covid-19-current-situation-and-case-numbers

Australian statistics at a glance

For full information, advice and policies: https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/coronavirus-
infection-university-of-sydney-advice.html

Safety on Campus
The University’s first priority is to ensure the
safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.
We are following government health advice to
keep our campuses safe.

-      Physical distancing measures
        -   All classes will be arranged to adhere to physical
            distancing measures of 1.5m (6ft)

-      Lectures recorded with optional attendance
        -   If you do not feel comfortable attending a large
            lecture, these will be recorded and viewable
            remotely

-      Enhanced levels of cleaning
        -   Sanitiser is available all over campus and thorough
            cleaning will be conducted daily in compliance with
            advice from the Chief Medical Officer

    For full information, advice and policies:
    https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/coronavirus-
    infection-university-of-sydney-advice.html

Logistics
Finishing your application &
beyond

Program dates:
Semester 1 2021
Intro to Sydney Week
26 – 30 July 2021

Welcome Week
2 – 6 August February 2021

Classes
9 August – 2021

Exam period
12 November – 4 December 2021

Earliest departure
5 December 2021

Key dates (2021)
Short-Term Programs (June and July)
-     Take 1 or 2 units of study in chosen session
-     Session A: 1 June – 14 July (6wks)
-     Session B: 22 June – 23 July (5wks)

Semester 2 2021 (late July to late November)
-     Arrival & Orientation – late July
-     Classes & Exams – 3 Aug to 27 Nov 2021

The application
 process
- Complete the application to
  HKUST
- Nomination to Sydney
- Study abroad adviser at USYD
  to send application instructions
- Apply to Sydney: Transcript,
  passport, unit of study list, and
  English proficiency

After you apply
- Receive your offer
- Receive housing information
- Accept your offer
- Receive your eCoE (for
  Semester and Spring Friendly)
- Apply for a visa
- Receive your visa
- Purchase flights

Unit of Study Selection

 Good news:
 – Your decision is not final
 – Most units don’t fill up
   (pick back ups anyway)

 News that you may not have
 been expecting:
 – Timetables not available
   until approx. 1 month
   before classes start

What you won’t find
 elsewhere

- Australian Indigenous Studies,
  anthropology & art
- Experiential electives
- Interdisciplinary projects
  (PwC, Ernst & Young, Allianz,
  Qantas)

sydney.edu.au/study-abroad-units

Units of study
Unit of study definition
A “unit of study” or “unit” is a stand-alone
part of a degree – also called a “subject”.

Unit of study codes
1000-level = “Junior”
2000-level = “Intermediate”
3000-level = “Senior”
4000-level = “Honours” (or EDUH electives)
5000-level & above = “Postgraduate”

Grading system

Grading scale
High Distinction (HD)   85-100
Distinction (DI)        75-84
Credit (CR)             65-74
Pass (PS)               50-64
Fail (FA)               49 or less
How do these translate to
home?
You’ll need to check with your
home university on how these
are converted

Student life and
housing

Unforgettable Student Experiences

Student support services

Budgeting!
                                       $$$
            Item                                Approximate Cost
Accommodation**            Self-catered: AUD$345-AUD$413/week for 20 weeks
                           Catered: AUD$520-AUD$725/week (semester programs only)
Food                       ~AUD$150/week if in self-catered accommodation
Cell phone                 ~AUD$30-40/month depending on usage
Public transport           ~AUD$30/week if living within walking distance to campus
Textbooks                  ~AUD$200-AUD$600 depending on unit of study selection
Nightlife                  Glass of beer or wine AUD$8-15
                           Liquor AUD$8-12 with mixer
                           Cocktails AUD$12-20
                           Cover charge AUD$10-20 for some venues
              **2020 fee rates; rates subject to increase for 2021 programs

MATES Abroad - Mentor
Program
Meet and connect with an Aussie
mentor

Arrival help and support in the
first few weeks of life in Sydney

Travel together
Experience something Australian
together

Share friends and meet locals

Sydney Abroad Events
-   Intro to Sydney Sessions
-   MATES Abroad
-   Official welcome
-   Welcome Week
-   Enrolment advising
-   Afternoon social
-   Social events
    Surf Camp
    Sydney Harbour cruise
    Breakfast with Koalas
    Rugby/Basketball Games
    City tours and more!

Morning Orientation

Enrollment Advising

Afternoon Social

Over 200 clubs and societies,
  including 43 sports clubs

Guaranteed accommodation
-   All study abroad & exchange students are
                                                       “Being right in the heart
    guaranteed accommodation                            of Sydney, you are so
-   Urbanest, Queen Mary Building and select           close to everything: the
    residential colleges                                 cafès of Glebe, the
                                                         shops of Newtown.
-   Only 10-15 minute walk to campus and                There’s a real sense of
    downtown Sydney                                        energy and life.”

-   Close to public transport for exploring the city
-   Both international and domestic students

Urbanest (Semester,
   Use better      Spring Friendly, Short
pictures (tagged
  Green in the     Term A)
Urbanest folder)
                   -   Fully furnished apartments
                   -   Rent inclusive of all utilities and
                       unlimited internet included in
                       2020
                   -   Social and study spaces
                   -   24/7 security system and
                       dedicated on-site team
                   -   Gym & yoga room
                   -   Indoor cinema and game room
                   -   20 week contracts
                   -   Twin Share or
                       Single Ensuite Rooms
                   -   5-15 minute walk to campus

Queen Mary Building
(Semester, Short Term
B)
-   Fully furnished, self-catered
    single rooms
-   Shared bathrooms on each floor
-   Communal kitchens for cooking
-   Sky lounge and rooftop garden
    with city views
-   24-hour support
-   Residential life program
-   Gym, entertainment lounge,
    movie theatre, study rooms and
    music rooms
-   5 minute walk to campus

Regiment Building
(Semester only)
-   Brand new building with fully
    furnished, self-catered single
    rooms
-   Centrally-located meters from
    major campus buildings
-   Rooftop terrace & sky lounges
-   Shared bathrooms on each floor
-   Communal kitchens for cooking
-   24-hour support
-   Residential life program
-   Gym, entertainment lounge,
    movie theatre, study rooms and
    music rooms

Residential Colleges
(Semester only)
-   Fully furnished, single or shared
    rooms
-   Some ensuite and some shared
    bathrooms on each floor
-   Fully catered with 18-21 meals
    per week
-   Both single sex and co-ed options
    available
-   24-hour support
-   Residential life program
-   Academic support programs
-   Located on campus

Cost Comparison
2020 rates in AUD

• Regiment & QMB - $413 p/w
  Own Room, shared facilities
  20-week contracts = $8,260 AUD

• Urbanest (Self catered) - $375 p/w
  for 20 weeks, Twin Share Room w
  Bathroom
  or $399 p/w for 20 weeks, Own
  Room w Bathroom shared Kitchen
  20-week contracts

• Urbanest (Catered) - $570 p/w for
  shared room or $655 p/w for Own
  Room, w Bathroom

• Residential Colleges – around $519
  $725 p/w Room and Meals

Travelling: where
and when

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