📖Introduction

Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, located in the Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, southern China, was co-founded by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University as the first full-scale cooperation in higher education between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. Its charter has been approved by the Ministry of Education with full support from local authorities.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Technology at Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)

Information technology plays an important role in driving the growth of the computer industry in China and all over the world. In China, up till now, there is still a great shortage of computer professionals, including computer analysts, application programmers, software engineers and junior software developers, etc. Moreover, the Chinese Government has been pushing very hard to develop the software industry with an aim to compete and surpass India and Israel for a larger share of the IT outsourcing market. In the world of innovation, entrepreneurial businesses, and venture capital there are also a great demand and interest in recruiting managers well versed in IT. The above examples show that there is a great need for IT professionals in Mainland China in the years to come.

This programme aims to prepare students for a career in computer science or in information-technology related areas. Students will be well equipped to work in the industry or to pursue post-graduate studies in China or abroad. Graduates will have developed learning skills and will have the confidence to meet challenges in the rapidly changing world of information technology. By studying this programme, the students will benefit from a broad-based education as they pursue a technology education with a specialization in computer science. Accordingly, students will be required to study a range of general education and information technology courses to achieve a balanced liberal arts education. This is consistent with UIC’s mission of providing its students with a whole person education that prepares them for lifelong learning.

Graduates will be thoroughly prepared to pursue careers in fields related to computer science, software engineering, etc. They will be well-positioned to work for both private and public organizations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, or for foreign firms, such as IT companies, Telecommunication companies, software firms, etc.

Graduates are also encouraged to pursue their post-graduate studies in Hong Kong or abroad. The curriculum of the programme meets international standards. In addition, using internationally popular textbooks for our courses and conducting the instruction in English helps our students gain an advantage in their graduate studies. After graduation, students can then continue with more advanced studies at other universities abroad to obtain higher degrees, such as Masters or PhD.

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🏫About Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)

Situated in Zhuhai, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) is the first full-scale cooperation in higher education between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong. UIC shoulders the historical mission of advancing the internationalization of Chinese higher education and taking the lead in implementing liberal arts education in China.

Exceptional Location

UIC is located in the beautiful coastal city of Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. As one of China's most liveable cities, Zhuhai is adjacent to Macao and Hong Kong, connected by the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Zhuhai was one of the first places where modern Chinese met Western culture.

International Higher Education

With English as the medium of instruction, UIC's education is of international standards with high-caliber academic performance. The college has established the Divisions of Business and Management, Culture and Creativity, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Technology, in addition to the Graduate School. Altogether UIC offers 28 undergraduate programmes, and is approved to offer nine research and five taught postgraduate programmes for over 7,000 students. Undergraduates receive HKBU Bachelor's Degrees and UIC Graduation Certificates, and postgraduates earn HKBU degrees.

Liberal Arts College

Aiming to serve China and the world, UIC has built a new model for liberal arts education in China by tapping into traditional Chinese and Western cultural resources. A liberal arts education cultivates open-minded, well-rounded talents, enabling students to dig into their academic field of expertise with an interdisciplinary approach. UIC provides a student-centered learning environment and encourages a healthy student-teacher interaction that benefits both parties in terms of mentorship and collaboration.

Diversity and Development

UIC enrols students from 30 provinces and regions of the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas. More than 72% of the graduates from the Class of 2020 chose postgraduate studies home and abroad, 74.4% of which were admitted to the world’s top 100 universities. Many of the graduates have started their careers in Fortune 500 companies, government agencies or non-profit organisations. There are also alumni listed in Forbes 30 under 30.

Features:

  • 4 Divisions providing 25 Undergraduate Programs
  • 6000+ Undergraduate students; Above 70% Graduates go onto further study abroad.
  • Faculty and students from more than 30 countries and regions.
  • Liberal Arts Education & Whole Person Education
  • Graduation Certificate Awarded by UIC and HKBU Degree.
  • English-taught Curriculum with Special Programmes on Chinese Culture and Society.
  • Career Development for more possible future.
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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

100,000 CNY per year

400,000 CNY in total

Insurance is 600 CNY.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • BNU-HKBU United International College International Students Application Form
  • Bank Statement
  • First Recommendation Letter
  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (In English)
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Your Photograph
  • Personal Statement Letter or Study Plan
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to China Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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