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Faculty of Science, the CUHKFaculty of Science, the CUHK
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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 ProgrammeScience and Engineering Programme
Exchange destinations all around the world
Invaluable opportunities for making connections for research, internship, mentorship, and etc.
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What do you have to know?Where do you get the information?information?Who is eligible?What do you have to do?When must you take action?action?How do you prepare yourself?yourself?
So you would like to go on exchange…
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Why do students go on exchange?
Learn in a different environmentGain global exposure Develop independenceExplore an unfamiliar culture & environmentMake new friendsMaster a second languageImprove career prospects
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Today’s Briefing Session:
Introduction to the Science Student Exchange Programme
Introduction to the Summer Exchange Programme
Student Sharing
Introduction to the Interview and Selection Procedure
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Exchange Destinations 2012-2013
Total of 12 institutions in 8 different regions /
countries
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University of TorontoExchange Duration 2nd Term – for undergraduates and postgraduates
Science Programmes
Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Cell & Systems Biology, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Environment, Human Biology, Mathematics, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, Nutritional Sciences, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Statistics
Minimum Requirements
GPA: 2.8+TOEFL: 100 (iBT - writing 22)IELTS: 6.5 (w/ min. of 6.0 on all sections)**valid TOEFL and/or IELTS score to be inputted to online application by 15:00 on 20 Jan 2012**
Expenses
Compulsory Health Insurance: ~ 480CAD / yearHousing: ~ 7,200CAD / yearMeals: ~ 3,200CAD / yearBooks: ~ 500 - 1,000CAD / yearFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1CAD ~ 7.55 HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011)
Science ProgrammeScience Programme
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University of Waterloo(Faculty of Mathematics)
Exchange Duration 1st Term or 2nd Term – for undergraduates
Science ProgrammeMathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering
Minimum Requirements
GPA: 3.0+TOEFL: 90 (iBT - writing 25, speaking 25)IELTS: 7.0**valid TOEFL and/or IELTS score to be inputted to online application by 15:00 on 20 Jan 2012**
Expenses
Compulsory Health Insurance: ~ 252CAD / semesterHousing & Meals : ~ 2,856CAD / semesterBooks: ~ 900CAD / yearFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1CAD ~ 7.55 HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011)
For Department of Mathematics undergraduate students only
Science ProgrammeScience Programme
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Nanjing University
Exchange Duration 2nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates
Science Programmes
Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biological Science, Biological Technology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics & Applied Mathematics, Physics, Applied Physics, Statistics,
Minimum Requirements
GPA: 2.8+Students fluent in Putonghua are preferred
Expenses
Health Insurance: students should purchase their ownHousing: 2,000RMB for 4-person room / year, or 4,000RMB for double room / yearMeals & Miscellaneous Expenses: ~ 400 - 600RMB / monthBooks, Course Materials & Internet Fee: ~ 1,000RMB / termLocal Transportation: ~ 1,000RMB / yearFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1RMB ~ 1.22HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011)
Science ProgrammeScience Programme
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Exchange Duration 2nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates
Science Programmes
Chemistry and Chemistry Technology, Life Science and Biotechnology, Mathematics, Physics
Minimum Requirement
Students with a good knowledge in Putonghua are preferredStudents must be in good academic standing at the CUHK
Expenses
Health Insurance: students should purchase their ownHousing: ~ 1,200RMB / yearMeals: ~ 800 - 1,000RMB / monthBooks: ~ 500RMB / yearFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1RMB ~ 1.22HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011)
Science ProgrammeScience Programme
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Technical University of Denmark
Exchange DurationOne term or one academic year – for undergraduates or postgraduates
Science Programmes
Optics and Materials, Environment & Resources, Informatics and Mathematical Modeling, Manufacturing Engineering and Management Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Systems Biology
Minimum Requirement
Students must have completed 2 years of university studies at the CUHKGPA: 3.0+TOEFL: 88 (iBT) /// IELTS: 6.5**valid TOEFL and/or IELTS score to be inputted to online application by 15:00 on 20 Jan 2012**
Expenses
Compulsory Health Insurance: 777DKK / 6 monthsHousing: ~ 22,200DKK / yearMeals: ~ 15,000DKK / yearBooks & Supplies: ~ 4,000DKK / yearMiscellaneous: ~ 5,300DKK / yearFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1DKK ~ 1.44 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)
Science & Engineering ProgrammeScience & Engineering Programme
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Exchange Duration 2nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates
Science ProgrammesBiology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Minimum Requirements
GPA: 3.0+TOEFL: 89 (iBT)German Proficiency: intermediate (Level A2 or B1 [CEFR])
Expenses
Compulsory Health Insurance: 580Euro / yearHousing: ~ 1,500 – 2,500Euro / yearMeals: ~ 3,000Euro / yearBooks & Supplies: ~ 100Euro / yearFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1Euro ~ 10.74 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)
Science & Engineering ProgrammeScience & Engineering Programme
For New Asia College and S.H. Ho College students only
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Karlstads Universitet
Exchange Duration 2nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates
Science Programmesin English
Chemistry, Climate, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Minimum Requirement
GPA: 3.0+
Expenses
Health Insurance: students should purchase their own, but the University has insured exchange students for medical emergenciesHousing: ~ 3,700SEK / monthMeals: ~ 2,600SEK / monthCourse Literature: ~ 800SEK / monthMedical & Personal Care: ~ 200SEK / monthEntertainment & Miscellaneous: ~ 600SEK / monthLocal Transportation (to university): ~ 230 SEK / monthFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1SEK ~ 1.18 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)
Science ProgrammeScience Programme
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Royal Institute of Technology
Exchange Duration 2nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates
Science Programmes
Biotechnology, Chemical Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Information & Communication Technology, Technology & Health
Minimum Requirement
GPA: 3.0+
Expenses
Health insurance: students should purchase their ownHousing: ~ 2,000 – 4,000SEK / monthMeals: ~ 2,000SEK / monthBooks & Supplies: ~ 1,700SEK / monthFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1SEK ~ 1.18 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)
Science & Engineering ProgrammeScience & Engineering Programme
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ETH Zurich
Exchange DurationOne term or one academic year – for undergraduates or postgraduates
Science ProgrammesAgricultural & Food Sciences, Biology, Chemistry & Applied Biosciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics**non-introductory level courses are conducted in English**
Minimum Requirements:
GPA: 3.2+German Proficiency: Beginner
Expenses
Compulsory Health Insurance: 104CHF / monthHousing: students must find their own accommodations, ~ 650 - 900CHF / monthMeals: ~ 500CHF / monthStudy Materials: ~ 150CHF / monthLocal Transportation: ~ 55 - 80CHF / monthFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1CHF ~ 8.67HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)
Science & Engineering ProgrammeScience & Engineering Programme
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Taiwan University
Exchange DurationOne term or one academic year – for undergraduates or postgraduates
Science ProgrammesAtmospheric Science, Chemistry, Geography, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
Minimum Requirements:
Students with a good knowledge in Putonghua are preferredStudents must be in good academic standing at the CUHK
Expenses
Health Insurance: students must buy their ownHousing: ~ 4,700 – 8,500NTD / month (on-campus)~ 10,000 – 12,000NTD / month (off-campus)Meals: ~ 30,000NTD / termInternet, Books and Stationery Expenses: ~ 5,600NTD / termEntertainment and Miscellaneous Expenses: ~ 15,000NTD / termLocal Transportation: ~ 5,000NTD / termFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1NTD ~ 0.26HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)
Science ProgrammeScience Programme
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University of California, Berkeley
For Department of Physics students only*
Exchange Duration One term** Year 1 applicants can only apply for the 2nd term programme**
Science Programme
Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Chemistry, Earth & Planetary Science, Environmental Sciences, Materials Science & Engineering, Mathematics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Nutritional Sciences, Physics, Plant & Microbiology, Statistics
Minimum Requirements
GPA: 3.0+TOEFL: 100 (iBT)IELTS: 7.0
Expenses
Compulsory Health Insurance: ~ 550 - 1,000USD / yearHousing & Meal Plan: ~ 9,690USD / yearBooks: ~ 1,280USD / yearFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1USD ~ 7.80HKD
Science ProgrammeScience Programme
*interested applicants must add this programme to your online application before the application deadline (15:00p.m. on 26 Oct. 2011)*
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University of PittsburghFor Department of Mathematics students only
Exchange Duration One term
Science ProgrammeBiological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Statistics
Minimum Requirements
GPA: 3.0+TOEFL: 80 (iBT)IELTS: 6.5
Expenses
Compulsory Health Insurance: ~ 1,366USD / yearHousing, Food and other Expenses: ~ 16,130USD / yearFees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees
Currency Exchange Rate
1USD ~ 7.80HKD
Science ProgrammeScience Programme
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Summer Exchange Programme (SEP)
Ideal for students who may be unable to participate in overseas exchange during term-time due to curriculum requirements and structureUndergraduate 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 institutionDuration: June – August, lasting between 4 – 6 weeksFees: students will pay programme fee and accommodation fees to the host institution; tuition fee and application fees will be waivedApplication: use the same outgoing exchange application as the term-time exchange programmes (make the intended SEP one of your ten choices in the application)Participating host institutions to be announced on OAL website
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Summer Exchange Programme (SEP)
2012: 26 June – 25
July
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Credit Transfer
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)
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Scholarships / Financial Aid
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)
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Application
Students must submit their application online at the OAL website
Application opens on 17 October, 2011 at 3p.m.!
**DEADLINE: 26 October, 2011 at 3p.m.**
Remember to provide the necessary supporting documents and/or test scores!Consult the Soft Skills Mentor e-Platform!
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Where to seek assistance
Christine Ling, Science Faculty Office3943 6264, [email protected]
Exchange advisor of your programme/department/school
Office of Academic LinksLady Ho Tung Hallhttp://www.cuhk.edu.hk/OAL/
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Details forthcoming…Details forthcoming…Look out for mass mail mass mail from the Science Faculty Office as details become available!
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Past Exchange ExperienceStudent Sharing:
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The Selection and Interview Procedure
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