Science Student Exchange Programme

Faculty of Science, the CUHKFaculty of Science, the CUHK

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.

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…

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

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

Exchange Destinations 2012-2013

Total of 12 institutions in 8 different regions /

countries

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

University of Waterloo(Faculty of Mathematics)

Exchange Duration 1st Term or 2nd Term – for undergraduates

Science ProgrammeMathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering


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


1CAD ～ 7.55 HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011)

For Department of Mathematics undergraduate students only


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,


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


1RMB ～ 1.22HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011)


Shanghai Jiao Tong University


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


1RMB ～ 1.22HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011)


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


1DKK ～ 1.44 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)

Science & Engineering ProgrammeScience & Engineering Programme

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology


Science ProgrammesBiology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics


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


1Euro ～ 10.74 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)


For New Asia College and S.H. Ho College students only

Karlstads Universitet


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


1SEK ～ 1.18 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)


Royal Institute of Technology


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


1SEK ～ 1.18 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)


http://www.kth.se/eng/

ETH Zurich


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


1CHF ～ 8.67HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)


Taiwan University


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


1NTD ～ 0.26HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011)


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


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


1USD ～ 7.80HKD


*interested applicants must add this programme to your online application before the application deadline (15:00p.m. on 26 Oct. 2011)*

University of PittsburghFor Department of Mathematics students only

Exchange Duration One term

Science ProgrammeBiological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Statistics


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


1USD ～ 7.80HKD


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

Summer Exchange Programme (SEP)

2012: 26 June – 25

July

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)

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)

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!

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/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/OAL/

Details forthcoming…Details forthcoming…Look out for mass mail mass mail from the Science Faculty Office as details become available!

Past Exchange ExperienceStudent Sharing:

The Selection and Interview Procedure

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