Student Exchange

Programme
2024-2025
“The world is a book and those who do
not travel read only one page.” – St.
Augustine
 Where to Exchange?

 14.5 full-time equivalent (FTE)

(available in academic year/term)
 17 universities in 12 countries
including Australia, Canada, Denmark,
Finland, Japan, Korea, Singapore,
Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands,
United Kingdom and United States
 Where to Exchange?
Asia
 Where to Exchange?
Australia

Canada
 Where
Europe
to Exchange?
Finland

Sweden

Switzerland

Denmark

Sweden

The Netherlands
 Where to Exchange?
United Kingdom
 Where to Exchange?
United States
 Exchange period

2024 2025
9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Term 1
Term 2
Year

Duration
• One academic year
• One term (1st or 2nd term)
• *note that the exchange period to The University of New
South Wales is a bit different
Remark:
Exact study period varies among institutions
 Are you Eligible?
 Have a valid TOEFL or IELTS score report if required
(counting from on or after 1 Sep 2023)
 In good academic and disciplinary standing (most of the
institutions require CGPA >=3) at CUHK
 Have basic knowledge of the country or region where you intend
to study
 Should display maturity and responsibility in social conduct
 physically and emotionally healthy
 Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduate students
at the time of application and while on exchange
 Ready to be an exchange student representing CUHK & LWS
College
 Have to complete the course registered with passing grades in
the exchanged university
 Willing to share your exchange experience with fellow students
 When considering of your
choices…

You MUST think about:

Your personal and cultural interests
Can you meet the Programme requirement?
 Check GPA
 Check Language
Do the institutions offer courses of your study
area?
 Check available discipline and remarks
Can you afford the cost of living of the country?
 Details of Host Institution

Country Host Institution FTE T1 T2 YR Language Requirement Remarks

Japanese: Intermediate
CJLC: Students should have at
Doshisha University 1  least 1 year’s study of Japanese
Japan language study at the University
level or have a score of JLPT
Kansai University 1 Japanese Intermediate
 JLPT: N3/J.TEST: C/CEFR: B2
National University of Singapore 0.5 n/a NOT For Faculty of
 BA students
Singapore Not open to
Nanyang Technological University 1  Singaporean and
Malaysian citizens.
The University of New South Wales 1   TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS
Australia
The University of Western Australia 1   TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS

Canada University of Ottawa 1   TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS Yr 3 or above

Finland Tampere University (Former name: University of 0.5 TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS Yr 3 or above
Tampere) 
 Details of Host Institution

Country Host Institution FTE T1 T2 YR Language Requirement Remarks

Denmark Technical University of Denmark 0.5 TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS Yr 3 or above

 For Faculty of ERG
& SCI students only
Students who apply for Korean
Korea Seoul National University 1 History/ Psychology/ Statistics/
  Pharmacy major MUST provide
proof of Korean language ability
Not suitable
for students who
plan to apply for
French A2 credit transfer
Switzerland University of Geneva 0.5  TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS from
the institution in
order to graduate
in 2023-24.
Not for Faculty of
Science students
Not suitable for
students who plan
Karlstad University 1  TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS to apply for credit
Sweden transfer from the
institution in order
to graduate in
2023-24.
Uppsala University 1  TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS Not for Medicine
 Details of Host Institution

Country Host Institution FTE T1 T2 YR Language Requirement Remarks

For Business
Administration,
Department of
Economics and the
Netherlands Maastricht University 0.5  TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS Global Finance and
Economics
Programme
students only
Yr 3 or above
Not for Medicine,
UK University of Aberdeen 1 IELTS Education, English
  and Linguistics
Yr 3 or above
University of Washington 1  TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS Yr 3 or above
United States
Northeastern University 1 TOEFL (IBT) / IELTS
 
 IMPORTANT

 PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FULFILL ALL THE

REQUIREMENTS LISTED WHEN YOU MAKE
YOUR CHOICE !!

(Especially for the language requirement ! A

valid certificate/ proof is required before you
go to the exchange)
 Important Dates

Date Details
5 Oct 2023 Open for application
Deadline for online application: 25 Oct
25 Oct 2023 2023 23:00
Note: Late submission will not be considered.
Nov 2023 / Dec 2023 Selection Interview
Jan 2024 Updating the choice, GPA, and language test
result period
Jan 2024 / Feb 2024 Announcement of selection results
*Successful candidates will receive an individual
email notification from the College
5 Feb 2024 Deadline for accepting exchange offer
 Money matters

 Regular CUHK tuition fee and related fees (Student Union Fee)
 Accommodation (host university / off-campus accommodation
fee)
 Other fees include:
 Health Insurance
 Meal Plans
 Airfare
 Miscellaneous (books, stationery, personal expenses,
transportation, etc.)
 Estimated cost of living (Reference Only)
Destination Annual cost of living Converted to HKD
Australia ~AUS 30,540 (http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/about/accommodation/costs) ~180,800
Canada ~CAN 14,000 (http://www.uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards/) ~81,000
~DKK 96,000 ( ~109,000
Denmark http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/International-Student-Guide/For-admitted-students/Living-expen
ses
)
Finland ~EUR 10,900 (http://www.uta.fi/admissions/student-life) ~92,300
~Yen 1,320,000 ( ~97,900
Japan https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-monthly-average-cost-of-living-in-Japan-for-a-single-fresher-worki
ng-engineer-Outside-Tokyo
)

Korea USD 12,000 (http://www.adventureteaching.com/our-blog/expat-life/living-cost-korea/) ~93,000

~EUR12,000 (
~110,400
Netherland https://www.educations.com/study-guides/europe/study-in-netherlands/student-accommodation-5838
)

Singapore ~ S 10,000 (http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/financialaid/financial-tuition-fees-coaup.html) ~55,700

Sweden ~SEK 96,000 (https://studyinsweden.se/life-in-sweden/cost-of-living/) ~83,600
Switzerland ~CHF 23,500 (http://sae.epfl.ch/cost-of-living) ~183,500
UK ~£15,360 (http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/cost-of-living) ~145,500
USA ~USD 18,000 (http://www.studying-in-us.org/cost-of-living-in-the-united-states/) ~139,600

Notes
1. The above figures are for reference only and subject to change due to
inflation and vary according to lifestyle and preferences of individuals.
2. The estimated cost of living includes on-campus accommodation,
food and basic personal expenses at host institution.
Available Scholarship / Financial
Aid

CUHK Student Exchange Financial Aid and

Scholarship Scheme (FASS)
http://www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php
 Can apply when you accept the exchange offer

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

 http://www.oafa.cuhk.edu.hk/safs/scholarships/scholarshi
ps-for-overseas-studies

Government Grant and Loan

 http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/tc/index.htm
 FAQ

Q: Can I apply for the exchange programme if I

have not yet taken the language test before the
application deadline?
(Given that you decide to choose the universities that have requirement on
the TOEFL/IELTS score)

A: Yes, but you must provide a proof of your

order/details of the IELTS / TOEFL test.
Please reminded the deadline of updating the test
result, i.e. Jan 2024, to College.
For Language test, scores from the same sitting are
counted only. Combined certificate is not counted.
IELTS Test Dates Fees: HKD 2,300

Source:
https://www.idp.c Source:
om/hongkong/ielt https://ieltsregistr
s-hk/ielts-hongkon ation.britishcounc
g-test-dates/ il.org/orsnbc/iol/fi
nd-test
 TOEFL (IBT) Test Dates

 In order to meet the deadline of updating your test result to the

College, i.e. Jan 2024, make sure you obtain the test result by
this deadline
TOEFL (IBT) test schedule:
http://www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cgi?urlSource=toefl&newRegURL=&test=TOEF
L&greClosed=new&greClosedCountry=China&browserType=&toeflType=&redirect
=&t_country1=group_HongKong
 FAQ

Q: Can I accept offers from both OAL and

College?
A: Can accept one offer only if you apply &
receive nominations from both OAL and the
Colleges in the first placement round

2nd placement round: No new applications will

be accepted, eligible students will be invited
to apply for the second round via email
 FAQ

Q: Which term does the required GPA

refer to? Does the GPA in question mean
the cumulated one or the term one only?
A: The required GPA refers to the
cumulated GPA in Term 1, 2023-2024.
 Please be reminded of updating it to the
College on or before Jan 2024.
 FAQ

Q: Do I need to apply for extension of study period for the

exchange?
A: All final Year Undergraduate Students who are
shortlisted must seek their major Department’s pre-
approval for extension of student period at CUHK by
completing the “Application for Extension of Study
Period” form. They CANNOT choose the 2nd term
programmes.

Note
If students’ expected graduation term is the first term of the
current academic year (i.e. 2023-24, Term 1), they are
ineligible to apply for the exchange programmes.

If you have any inquiry about the extension of study period,

please contact RES at 3943 9888 or [email protected] for
 FAQ

Q: Are credits transferable?

A: Credits may be transferred back to

CUHK in accordance with appropriate
regulations of CUHK
 You should consult with your department’s
academic staff in selecting courses
 http://www.res.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/cusis/
transfer-credit-exemption
 Selection Interview

 Shortlisted students will be invited to

interview
 Interview panel: Staff/ Teachers from Lee
Woo Sing College
 Evaluation will be based on 5 categories of
personal attributes
 Evaluation Criteria

Personal Attributes

A: Commitment and Potential:

Objectives, study plan and goal setting
B: Determination & Enthusiasm:
Preparation work done, level of understanding of the institution and
the Country
C: Personality & Suitability:
Adaptability/ Maturity/ Personal suitability/ Interpersonal skills
D: Communication:
Language proficiency/ presentation & communication skills
E: Achievements & Contributions:
College ambassador/ Extra-curricular activities/ Awards & honors
 Selection process

After the interview:

1. Priority for each institution will be given to
student who has the highest scores and there
after (the score will not be announced)
2. Applicant who have never exchanged before
during his study years in CUHK will be
considered first
 Selection process
Procedure Action Item
Early Jan – mid Jan Change of choices and update results
Mid Jan 2024 Update your latest Accumulated GPA and
language test results
Feb 2024 Announcement of selection results by email
On or before 5 Feb 2024 Accepting your offer

 Complete and sign the offer letter

 pay a deposit of $1500. The deposit is fully refundable upon
completion of exchange programme and fulfillment of other
requirements, for example students should enroll at least full
time credit load at their intuition and get a pass on all subjects.
 You may be required to attend a debriefing session and a
sharing session after you return from the exchange programme
if needed.
 FAQ
Q: What if I cannot attend the interview?
A: If you are shortlisted, you must attend the interview if you would
like us to process your application.
Students must submit a good cause request for rescheduling the
interview. Experiential Learning and Global Engagement Committee
would determine on a case by case basis.

Q: How the College contact me about the application states?

A: Every important message will be delivered to you via your
email. Make sure you check your email account frequently once
you apply for the exchange.

Q: What will be the following if I accept the exchange offer?

A: After you accept the offer and finish the procedure required, a
study advisor from OAL will contact you soon to arrange your case
with you. Be patient!
 Want to know more?

 OAL Website
 http://www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/study-
abroad-a-exchanges-for-cuhk-students/term-t
ime-exchange/applying
 College Website
 http://www.ws.cuhk.edu.hk/student-informati
on/cross-cultural-experience/term-exchange-
programmes
If you have any questions, please
contact [email protected].
Thank you.