Student Exchange
Programme

CityUWe make a difference throughExcellence in Research andProfessional Education
THE InternationalUniversity Rankings 2024:

st1

in the world

THE Asia UniversityRankings 2023:

th16

in Asia

QS Asia UniversityRankings 2024:

st1in Hong Kongfor inboundexchange
students

World-class Research and Education• English as the medium of instruction• Innovative curricula for cross-disciplinary research and professional education• World-class faculty• Excellent network of student services• Centrally located in the heart of the city
A culturally richcampus with9700+ 400+40+80+
non-local students fromcountries / regions

student exchange
partner institutions incountries / regions

Target to send over

65% 20,000+of undergraduate
students forinternational
exposure

full-time students

Hong Kong
Asia’s World City
Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant cosmopolitan cities
in the world. It is a leading international financial centre
and ranks number one in the world for economic freedom.
With its safe and convenient living environment, Hong
Kong is a great place for education and careerdevelopment.

The Heart of Asia
The city is ideally located within 4 hours of flight from theregion’s key financial markets, and 5 hours from half theworld’s population.

The Great Outdoors
Not only is Hong Kong famous for its endless skyscrapers,
it is also a place of great natural beauty, where people cango hiking in the magnificent countryside, relax on pristine
beaches, and visit any of the charming outlying islands.

Culturally Diversified
The city is fast-paced and exciting with over 7.5 million
people. In this thriving East-meets-West metropolis,
western life style mingles with ancient Chinese culture,and old traditions co-exist with the new.

Campus Life at CityU
CityU is home to over 9700 non-local students from over 80
countries/regions. Conscious efforts have been made to enhance
student integration and help exchange students gain the best out of
their learning experience at CityU.
At CityU, exchange students have access to:• Pre-arrival support• Student visa assistance• Peer support by the International Friends Club• Orientation programmes• Academic advising• Counselling services• On-campus medical centre• Cross-cultural integration activities• Accommodation information and support

Cost of Living
Expenses

Estimated cost persemester (USD)• Accommodation• Living Costs (meals, transportation, laundry,and education expenses for books,stationeries, etc.)

1400 - 3800
3200

Total cost per semester

4600 -7000

Note: Cost of living will vary depending on individual lifestyle and budget.

Accommodation
Among the wide variety of housing options in Hong Kong, you willdefinitely find one that suits your living style and needs. You may
choose to live on-campus, or to have a taste of the local life throughliving off-campus. For more information regarding accommodation
options, please visit www.cityu.edu.hk/sro.

Vibrant Life on Exchange• Buddy programme for exchange students by International Friends Club (IFC)• Cross-cultural integration events• Activities organised by non-local student associations, sports clubs and student chapters

Academic Calendar
Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Term

Orientation

One week before thesemester begins

One week before thesemester begins

Teaching

Early Sep – End Nov

Mid-Jan – Late Apr

Early Jun – Late Jul

RevisionFirst week of Dec

Late Apr – Early May

Late Jul – Early Aug

Exam

Early Dec – Mid-Dec

Early May – Late May

Early Aug – Mid-Aug

Online Application Period
Fall Semester:
Early Apr – Mid-May

Spring Semester:
Early Sep – Mid-Oct

Summer Term:
Mid-Jan – Mid-Feb

Application Procedures
Step 1
Apply throughhome university

Step 2
Be nominated byhome university

Step 3Complete CityU
online application

Academics
CityU provides over 130 programmes to students through its 28 academic departments, and 9
Colleges and Schools.
College of Business• Accountancy• Business Decision Analysis• Business Economics• Computational Finance and FinancialTechnology• Finance• Global Business• Global Business Systems Management• Global Operations Management• Information Management• Management• Marketing
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences• Chinese and History• Criminology and Sociology• Digital Television and Broadcasting• English• International Relations and GlobalAffairs• Linguistics and Language Applications• Media and Communication• Psychology• Public Affairs and Management• Social Work
School of Data Science• Data Science• Data and Systems Engineering
School of Law• LawsCollege of Engineering• Aerospace Engineering• Architectural Engineering• Architecture and Surveying• Biomedical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Computer and Data Engineering• Computer Science• Electronic and Electrical Engineering• Information Engineering• Intelligent ManufacturingEngineering• Materials Science and Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Microelectronics Engineering• Nuclear and Risk Engineering
College of Science• Physics• Chemistry• Computing Mathematics
Jockey Club College of Veterinary
Medicine and Life Sciences• Biological Sciences• Biomedical Sciences• Veterinary Medicine
School of Creative Media• Creative Media• New Media
School of Energy and Environment• Energy Science and Engineering• Environmental Science and Engineering

Notes: Course offerings may change from semester to semester. For detailed course list and latest
information, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/admissions/exchange-students.

Connect with Us!
Global Engagement Office
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/geo/
geoins @ cityu.edu.hk+852 3442 8089
cityuhkgeo
Published in Feb 2024. All information is subject toon-going review. Please visit our website for the latest
information.