For Science Students only. Why do students go on exchange? So you would like to go on exchange. Briefing Session 2014

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1 Briefing Session 2014 For Science Students only Different from University wide exchange programmes Science Student Exchange Programme (SSEP) is tailored for science students 2 types of programmes in the SSEP: Science and Engineering Programme Exchange destinations all around the world Invaluable opportunities for making connections for research, internship, mentorship, and etc. 1 2 So you would like to go on exchange Why do students go on exchange? What do you have to know? Where do you get the information? Who is eligible? What do you have to do? When must you take action? How do you prepare yourself? Learn in a different environment Gain global exposure Develop independence Explore an unfamiliar culture & environment Make new friends Master a second language Office of Academic Links(OAL): 3 Improve career prospects 4

2 Today s Briefing Session: Exchange Destinations Introduction to the Science Student Exchange Programme Introduction to the Summer Exchange Programme Student Sharing Introduction to the Interview and Selection Procedure 5 Total of 14 institutions in 8 different regions / countries 6 University of Toronto University of Waterloo Disciplines NOT open to exchange students Minimum Requirements Estimated cost of living per year* (including oncampus accommodation, food and basic personal expenses) 1 st, 2 nd term or One academic year for undergraduates&postgraduates Business, Dentistry, Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine / Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Management (MBA) Master of Financial Economics, Master of Law, Education GPA: 2.8+ TOEFL: UG: 89 (ibt writing 19); PG 93 (ibt writing 22) IELTS: 6.5 (w/ min. of 6.0 on all sections); PG:7.0 CA$11,380 to CA$11,880 Currency Exchange Rate 1HKD ~ 6.99CAD (as at 22 Oct, 2014) 7 For Department of Mathematics undergraduate students only Minimum Requirements Estimated cost of living per year* (including oncampus accommodation, food and basic personal expenses) 1 st term or 2 nd term for undergraduates Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science Computer Engineering GPA : 3.0+ TOEFL: 90 (Minimum writing 25, speaking 20) IELTS: 7.0 CA$11,380 to CA$11,880 Currency Exchange Rate 1HKD ~ 6.99CAD (as at 22 Oct, 2014) 8

3 Technical University of Denmark Science & Engineering Programme s Minimum Requirement 1st term, 2nd term or one academic year for undergraduates Please refer to Students must have completed 2 years of university studies at the CUHK GPA: 3.0+ TOEFL: 88 (ibt) / IELTS: 6.5 Compulsory Health Insurance: DKK777 / 6 months Housing: ~ DKK2,750 3,100 / month Meals: ~ DKK1,700 / month Books & Supplies: ~ DKK4,00 / month Miscellaneous: ~ DKK2,500 / month Currency Exchange Rate 1DKK ~ 1.34 HKD (as of 22 Oct 2014) 9 Chalmers University of Technology s Minimum Requirement 2nd term or one academic year for undergraduates Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering Computer Science and Engineering & Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics, Mathematics Management of Innovation and Technology Mechanical, Automation, Industrial Design Engineering Students must have completed 3 years of university studies at the CUHK GPA: 3.0+ TOEFL: NA Accommodation: SEK19,000 per term Food: SEK13,000 per term Course literature:sek4,000 per term Medical and personal care: SEK1,000 per term Hobbies, entertainment and travel: SEK3,000 per term Currency Exchange Rate 1SEK ~ 1.08 HKD (as of 22 Oct 2014) 10 Karlstad University 2 nd Term or one academic year for undergraduates s in English Chemistry, Climate, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics Minimum Requirement GPA: 3.0+ Accommodation: SEK19,000 per term Food: SEK13,000 per term Course literature:sek4,000 per term Medical and personal care: SEK1,000 per term Hobbies, entertainment and travel: SEK3,000 per term Currency Exchange Rate 1SEK ~ 1.08 HKD (as of 22 Oct 2014) 11 KTH Royal Institute of Technology Science & Engineering Programme s Minimum Requirement 2 nd Term or one academic year for undergraduates School of Biotechnology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Computer Science and Communication School of Engineering Sciences, School of Electrical Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology School of Scientific Information and Learning, School of Technology and Health Students must have completed 2 years of university studies at the CUHK GPA: 3.0+ Food (approximately 2,000 SEK per month) Books and supplies (approximately 1,700 SEK per month) Local transportation (approximately 560 SEK per month) Telephone / Internet (approximately 300 SEK per month) On campus residence halls (approximately 2,000 SEK to 4,000 SEK per month) 12 Currency Exchange Rate 1SEK ~ 1.08 HKD (as of 22 Oct 2014)

4 ETH Zurich Science & Engineering Programme Taiwan University 2nd Term or one academic year for undergraduates 2 nd term or one academic year for undergraduates Disciplines NOT open to exchange students Minimum Requirements: Architecture Students must have completed 2 years of university studies at the CUHK GPA: 3.2+ German Proficiency: Intermediate Accommodation (CHF 650 per month) Health Insurance (approximately CHF per month) Food (CHF 500 per month) Study materials (CHF per month) Transport (CHF 55 to CHF 80 per month) Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1CHF ~ 8.25HKD (as of 22 Oct 2014) 13 Disciplines NOT open to exchange students Minimum Requirements: Exchange students are not allowed to enroll in practice courses ( 實習課 ) at NTU. Therefore, the College of Medicine does not accept senior and graduate exchange program applications. Students with a good knowledge in Putonghua are preferred GPA: 2.7+ Health Insurance: students must buy their own Housing: ~ 4,700 8,500NTD / month (on campus) ~ 10,000 12,000NTD / month (off campus) Meals: ~ 30,000NTD / term Internet, Books and Stationery : ~ 5,600NTD / term Entertainment and Miscellaneous : ~ 15,000NTD / term Local Transportation: ~ 5,000NTD / term Currency Exchange Rate 1HKD ~ 3.86TWD (as of 22 Oct 2014) 14 Exchange Destinations Summer Exchange Programme (SEP) Potential universities to be confirmed by the OAL Fudan University, China Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Zhejiang University, China Nanjing University, China Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie (KIT), Germany University of California, Berkeley, USA 15 Ideal for students who may be unable to participate in overseas exchange during term time due to curriculum requirements and structure Undergraduate students will undertake credit bearing courses, and may have the opportunity to take part in social and cultural activities organized by the summer programme of the host institution Duration: June August, lasting between 4 6 weeks Fees: students will pay programme fee and accommodation fees to the host institution; tuition fee and application fees will be waived Application: use the same outgoing exchange application as the termtime exchange programmes (make the intended SEP one of your ten choices in the application) Participating host institutions to be announced on OAL website 16

5 Credit Transfer Scholarships/ Financial Aid Academic credits earned during your studies abroad may be transferred back to CUHK Requests will be evaluated case by case students need to consult with your exchange advisor in your programme/department/school before you go abroad Preliminary Assessment on Course and Unit Exemption (PACU form) Students may approach the following units for more information about applying for scholarships, awards, grants, and other financial aid: Office of Academic Links (OAL) Office of Admissions and Financial Aid(OAFA) Application Where to seek assistance Students must submit their application online at the OAL website Application opens on 22 October, 2014! *DEADLINE: 31 October, 2014(Fri), 12:00 noon* Remember to provide the necessary supporting documents and/or test scores! Consult the Soft Skills Mentor e Platform URL: 19 Jacky Yau, Science Faculty Office , cwyau@cuhk.edu.hk Exchange advisor of your programme/department/school Office of Academic Links Room 1303, 13/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park 20

6 Selection and Interview Procedure Student Sharing: Past Exchange Experience Hello, my name is Good afternoon, I am Office of Academic Links 21 22