Under the Student Exchange Programme (SEP), over 110 credit-bearing exchange programmes are offered at institutional or faculty/departmental level. The institutional level programmes will be open for application by full-time bachelor's degree students from all compatible disciplines, while faculty/departmental-level programmes refer to those which are open to students from a specific Faculty, School or Department.
Institutional Level Exchange Programmes
Institutional Level Exchange Programmes are open for application by students
from all Faculties/Schools/Departments, unless specified otherwise. Click
here
to view the list of institutions and quotas available for 2008-09.
Faculty/Departmental Level Exchange Programmes
Faculty/Departmental Level Exchange Programmes accept applications from students
from a specific Faculty/School/Department. Click
here
to view the list.
Tuition fees shall be waived by the partner institution. However, students are required to pay their normal tuition and other study related fees to CityU during the exchange period. Exchange students shall also be responsible for financing their travel, accommodation, living expenses, visa, insurance and books, etc.
I. Student Exchange Fund (SEF)
SEF provides sponsorship to full-time government-funded bachelor's degree students
who are Hong Kong permanent residents. Eligible students may receive funding
support from the SEF, ranging from HK$9,000 to HK$20,000 for one semester.
Eligibility for Application for SEF
(Applicable to Exchange Programmes at both Institutional and Departmental
Levels)
For the award of SEF, you must meet the following requirements:
Each participating student should only benefit once from the SEF. Students who have joined a funded exchange programme before, either at bachelor's degree or associate degree level, will not be considered for the award of Student Exchange Fund.
*Non-local students or students registering on non-government funded bachelor's degree programmes are not eligible for the sponsorship of the Student Exchange Fund. However, they may participate in Student Exchange Programme on their own expenses or seek alternative funding support.
SEF Sponsorship for CityU Students:
| Region/Country of Study | Maximum Amount of Sponsorship for One-semester Exchange |
| North America, South America, Europe | HK$20,000 |
| Australia, New Zealand | HK$18,000 |
| Asia, India | HK$13,000 |
| Mainland China | HK$9,000 |
The grant is to cover up to 50% of the total cost incurred by the following items:
II. Other Funding
1. University Scholarships in Support of Student Exchange Programme
Enthusiastic donors have established various scholarships in support of the
University's Student Exchange Programme. Students who are successfully selected
for Outbound Student Exchange Programme will have the opportunity to apply for
one of the prestigious scholarship awards. Please visit the SDS website at
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/sch/index.htm
for more information.
2. Faculty/Departmental Sponsorships
Some
Faculties/Schools/Departments may provide funding support to selected
outbound exchange students. Please make enquiries to your Faculty/School/Department
for information.
Step 1
Identify up to two exchange programmes from the
List of Partner Institutions
that fit in with your study plan and interest.
Step 2
Consult your academic advisor/departmental coordinator on the suitability of
the proposed exchange study and related procedure.
Step 3
Complete the Student Exchange Application form in
AIMS (under "Student Services") during the scheduled application period.
(Main Round: 7-25 January 2008; Clearing Round: 25 August to 6 September
2008)
Notification of Results
Students who wish to extend their study at the partner institution upon completion of the exchange programme can apply for admission to the partner institution as international visiting students and pay normal tuition fees. Before doing so, students should seek prior approval from their home Faculty/School/Department at CityU. No additional funding shall be provided by the SEF.
About Course Selection and Academic Matters
Consult your academic advisor and/or
departmental coordinator on the selection of courses, transfer of credits
and other academic related matters.