Application Information
Application Procedures and Deadlines
Participating students shall be selected by their home institution for approval by the respective academic departments of the City University of Hong Kong. Students are expected to:
- meet the minimum academic "good standing" requirement of the host institution
- TOEFL 213 (computer-based test), IELTS 6.5 or above or Chinese Mainland's College English Test Band 6 or above, if English is not the medium of instruction at your home institution.
- Check with your home institution to confirm if CityU is an exchange partner of your home institution.
- Consult your academic advisor/departmental coordinator on the suitability of the proposed exchange study and related procedures. Approval of your participation in exchange study is at the discretion of your home institution.
- For institutional level exchange programme, please apply via our online system.
For College/Departmental exchange programme, applications should be sent to the respective academic unit at CityU direct.
Deadlines
- 15 May for Semester A enrolment (September Entry)
- 30 October for Semester B enrolment (January Entry)
Notes
Some academic units may have their own application procedures and deadlines.
Incomplete and/or direct applications from students will not be accepted.
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Courses Offered
Course Information, Semester A 2010/2011
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Colleges and Schools
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Academic Calendar of CityU
Academic Calendar 2009-2010
| |
Start Date |
End Date |
| Semester A |
| Teaching Period |
31 August 2009 |
28 November 2009 |
| Student Revision Period |
30 November 2009 |
5 December 2009 |
| Examination Period |
7 December 2009 |
19 December 2009 |
| Semester Break |
21 December 2009 |
9 January 2010 |
| Semester B |
| Teaching Period |
11 January 2010 |
24 April 2010 |
| Student Revision Period |
26 April 2010 |
1 May 2010 |
| Examination Period |
3 May 2010 |
15 May 2010 |
| Semester Break |
17 May 2010 |
5 June 2010 |
| |
(Lunar New Year holidays: Feb 13 - 16, 2010) |
| Summer Term |
| Teaching Period |
7 June 2010 |
24 July 2010 |
| Student Revision Period |
26 July 2010 |
31 July 2010 |
| Examination Period |
2 August 2010 |
7 August 2010 |
| Term Break |
9 August 2010 |
28 August 2010 |
Provisional Academic Calendar 2010-2011
| |
Start Date |
End Date |
| Semester A |
| Teaching Period |
30 August 2010 |
27 November 2010 |
| Student Revision Period |
29 November 2010 |
4 December 2010 |
| Examination Period |
6 December 2010 |
18 December 2010 |
| Semester Break |
20 December 2010 |
8 January 2011 |
| Semester B |
| Teaching Period |
10 January 2011 |
16 April 2011 |
| Student Revision Period |
18 April 2011 |
25 April 2011 |
| Examination Period |
26 April 2011 |
11 May 2011 |
| Semester Break |
12 May 2011 |
4 June 2011 |
| |
(Tentative Lunar New Year holidays: Feb 3 - 5, 2011) |
| Summer Term |
| Teaching Period |
7 June 2011 |
23 July 2011 |
| Student Revision Period |
25 July 2011 |
30 July 2011 |
| Examination Period |
1 August 2011 |
6 August 2011 |
| Term Break |
8 August 2011 |
27 August 2011 |
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Scholarship
If you are to be affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering and plan to take 9 credits or more of courses offered by the college, you may apply for CSE exchange scholarship. The scholarship is awarded on a merit and competitive basis, and is subject to the availability of funds. Interested applicants should submit a separate application to the College of Science and Engineering, CityU.
Note: As required by the Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a non-local exchange student must take a minimum of 12 credits to enroll as a full-time student at CityU.
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Immigration and Visa Requirements
You will need to obtain a student visa to study at CityU, unless you have the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong. For details, please refer to the website of Mainland and External Affairs Office (Choose "International/Non-local Students" -> "Visa Application").
It normally takes four to six weeks to process a student visa application, and you are advised to plan well ahead to ensure that the visa is issued before you are due to arrive in Hong Kong.
We will assist in whatever way appropriate to facilitate your visa application but you will be responsible for all fees related to your visa application. You may contact the Mainland and External Affairs Office (e-mail: meaoins@cityu.edu.hk) for assistance.
Please note that application for a visa/entry permit to enter the HKSAR for study does not apply to nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Korea (Democratic Peoples' Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam.
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Enrolment
You must enrol as a "not-for-degree" full-time student of the University before you may attend classes. On completing the required enrolment procedures, you will be issued a student identity card. The card is your identification document at CityU. You should carry it with you at all times as it allows you access to various University premises and facilities. It is also an important document and should not be used by anyone else. In case of loss, you will need to apply and pay a fee for a replacement card at the Service Centre of the Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO).
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Accommodation
As an exchange student, you may apply for hostel facilities on campus. Application form should reach the Student Residence Office before the specified deadline. Please note that there is no guarantee that accommodation in the student residence can be provided because of limited capacity. Exchange Students should be prepared to arrange their own off-campus accommodation, if necessary.
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Estimated Cost of Living in Hong Kong
Information on Expenses
Tuition fee shall be waived by CityU. However, students are required to pay tuition and study related fees to their home institution. Exchange students shall be responsible for financing their travel, accommodation, living expenses, visa, insurance, books, etc.
Estimated Living Expenses Per Month (HK$)
| On-campus Accommodation at Cornwall Street |
HK$4,840-$7,260 (per semester) |
| Food |
HK$1,500-$2,000 |
| Transport |
HK$300 |
| Daily necessities & miscellaneous |
HK$850 |
| Books, study materials & Stationery |
HK$350 |
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Health and Insurance
There is a health centre on campus that provides primary medical care to staff and students. As an exchange student, you are eligible for such services at a charge. However, as medical expenses can be quite expensive, medical insurance is required during your stay in Hong Kong should emergency medical situation arise.
Starting from the 2006/07 academic year, it is compulsory for exchange students to secure medical insurance / travel insurance policy covering hospitalization and medical expenses during their stay with the University. You are strongly advised to purchase your own travel / medical insurance policy that will cover your needs before coming to Hong Kong. Please visit http://www.cityu.edu.hk/inso/ for details.
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Orientation
The University provides a wide range of services and amenities to ensure that students enjoy a rich campus life in a supportive environment. To help you settle in a new environment and to adapt to a new culture, the Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) organizes orientation programme that are specifically designed for exchange students. The orientation programme usually takes place one week before the semester begins. You are highly encouraged to participate in the orientation programmes offered and coordinated by MEAO. The exact schedule of the programme will be announced at MEAO website at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/inso/ about three weeks before the start of the semester.
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Getting to CityU
Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
If you are coming by MTR, get off at Kowloon Tong station. Follow the signs to City University (Exit C), then take Exit C2, which leads to the Festival Walk shopping centre. Go up to Level LG1 and find the escalator next to Shop LG1-10, which will take you to one end of the CityU underpass. When you emerge from the underpass, CityU's main entrance is right in front of you. Alternatively, if you are coming from the direction of Lo Wu, a concrete bridge will take you into the Festival Walk shopping centre. The escalator facing you across the floor leads to the underpass to CityU.
By Taxi
Ask the taxi driver to take you to City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon and drop you off at the University Circle. When you get out of the taxi, you are in front of the Academic Building and Cheng Yick-chi Building.
By Car
If you are driving, it would be best to contact the department which has arranged for your visit to see if it can help with parking arrangements.
From the Airport
The easiest way to get to CityU from the Hong Kong International Airport is by taxi. The fare will be about HK$350. You can also take the Airport Express and the MTR for about HK$60. Ask for instructions at the information counter on the arrivals level. For general information about Hong Kong, check out our Handbook for Exchange Students or visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ
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Useful Links
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