Student Exchange (Outbound)

At the College of Computing, we believe that exposing our students to diverse cultures and international perspectives is crucial for preparing them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. To that end, we offer outbound student exchange programs that allow our students to study abroad and immerse themselves in new environments. Through these transformative exchange experiences, our students develop invaluable cross-cultural competencies, forge global networks, and gain a deeper understanding of the world beyond our borders.

Student Exchange Programme 2026/27: Main Round Application

Application Period	8 December 2025 to 19 January 2026
Exchange Period	Sem A or B 2026/27
Eligibility	(1) Attained a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in your recent semester before application. (2) Fulfilled one of the below minimum English language requirements unless you are seeking entry to a programme conducted in Chinese at a host institution in Mainland China or Taiwan: IELTS overall band score of 6.5 (valid for 2 years after the date); or TOEFL (iBT) score of 79 (valid for 2 years after the date); or Grade C in one of the University English courses approved by the Senate for fulfilling the University English requirement; or Level 4 in HKDSE English Language; or Any other equivalent qualifications accepted by the University as proof of English language proficiency

Application Period

8 December 2025 to 19 January 2026

Exchange Period

Sem A or B 2026/27

Eligibility

(1) Attained a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in your recent semester before application.

(2) Fulfilled one of the below minimum English language requirements unless you are seeking entry to a programme conducted in Chinese at a host institution in Mainland China or Taiwan:

IELTS overall band score of 6.5 (valid for 2 years after the date); or
TOEFL (iBT) score of 79 (valid for 2 years after the date); or
Grade C in one of the University English courses approved by the Senate for fulfilling the University English requirement; or
Level 4 in HKDSE English Language; or
Any other equivalent qualifications accepted by the University as proof of English language proficiency

Exchange Quota

Institutional Level	Global Engagement Office
Departmental Level	Department of Computer Science Department of Data Science

Get Started: Download the Student Exchange Quick Guide

Financial Support

Students may apply for funding to support their exchange.

For details, please check the website of Global Engagement Office.

CityUHK has also set aside an interest-free loan to help needy students to cover part of their overseas study-related expenses. Please visit the website of the Student Development Service for details.