‘In the same way that commentators refer to the 1900s as the “American century”, the 21st century may be seen as the time when Asia, led by China and India, comes into its own'.

- National Intelligence Council. Mapping the Global Future. Washington, 2005

This is the fourth “Asia as the Global Future” course to be offered by The University of Hong Kong.

This unique and well structured undergraduate programme on Asian Studies aims at enhancing an awareness of the importance of Asia in world affairs. In so doing, it seeks to create an interactive learning environment where international students of high academic calibre combine knowledge acquired from lectures and seminars with an understanding of real world problems through field trips in Hong Kong, Macau, Pearl River Delta and Seoul.

The abilities developed during this programme will facilitate team building, public speaking skills, as well as creativity and resourcefulness in problem-solving and research. This Institute also aims to improve students’ capacities to apply the materials and ideas to which they have been exposed to different settings and encourage a further interest in Asian affairs.