Student Exchange ProgrammeFact Sheet 2024/25
General Information
About the University

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded
tertiary institution dedicated to the advancement of learning andteaching, through a diverse offering of academic and research
programmes on teacher education and complementary social sciences
and humanities disciplines.
EdUHK aims to be a leading university on education, creating an impact
and defining the education landscape not only for Hong Kong but also theAsia Pacific region. EdUHK is ranked 4th in Asia and 21st in the QS World
University Rankings by Subject (Education and Training) 2023.

About Global Affairs
OfficeThe Global Affairs Office (GAO) aims to:••••

Foster close collaboration with the universities and institutions
worldwide
Raise the EdUHK’s profile globally and establish regional leadership
Enhance students’ regional and international learning experience
Promote internationalization at home through recruitment of nonlocal students and on-campus student integration activities

Address

Global Affairs Office
The Education University of Hong Kong
Room 09, G/F
Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building (A-G/F-09)
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po
New Territories
Hong KongContact Information

Phone: +852 2948 7654
Email: inbound@eduhk.hk
Matters on Inbound (Students to EdUHK)Email: outbound@eduhk.hk
Matters on Outbound (Students from EdUHK)Email: gao@eduhk.hk
General EnquiryWebsite

University
Global Affairs Officehttps://www.eduhk.hk/main
https://www.eduhk.hk/gao

The Education University of Hong Kong
Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building (A-G/F-09), 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong
Email: gao@eduhk.hk Tel: (852) 2948-7654 Fax: (852) 2948-8198

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Academic CalendarStartEndSemester 1 (Fall)
Early September
Mid-December
Semester 2 (Spring)
Early January
End of May
Detailed academic calendar can be found from Registry’s website.

Academic Information
Full-time Study Loadper semester
Credit System

Medium of Instruction
AttendanceRequirements

Course Offering List
Course Registration

Transcript

Minimum: 12 credit units (approx. 4 courses)
Maximum: 15 credit units (approx. 5 courses)
Each course is worth 3 credits (unless otherwise specified)Each course is equivalent to 39 contact hours
One credit normally equates to one hour of teaching per week, over 13teaching weeks in a semester
Most but not all classes are taught in English. Exchange students arestrongly advised to pay attention to the medium of instruction.
All students, including exchange students, are expected to attend allscheduled classes and activities.
Failure to attend a course does not automatically result in the course
being dropped. Students who are reported for prolonged absence in acourse without permission will be accorded a grade F (Fail) for thecourse.
Please click here for reference.
Semester 1
JulySemester 2
November
Exchange students can register for courses online via EdUHK Portal (ThePortal) prior to arrival.
Exchange students can change their course selection during the Add/Drop period upon arrival.
Academic results are released in February and July respectively. Thetranscripts will be posted to your home institution following therespective meetings of the Board of Examiners. This means transcripts
will not be available immediately after completion of programmes.

The Education University of Hong Kong
Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building (A-G/F-09), 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong
Email: gao@eduhk.hk Tel: (852) 2948-7654 Fax: (852) 2948-8198

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Eligibility & Application
AcademicRequirements
English Proficiency for
Non-Native EnglishSpeakers

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale OR equivalent. First-year
students are normally NOT eligible.
Non-native English speakers need to fulfill ONE of the following
language requirements:
TOEFL
IELTS AcademicHome Institution

Nomination Deadline
Nomination Process

Application Deadline
Application Process

Internet-based: 80
Overall Band: 6A letter/signed declaration from the homeinstitution’s International Office certifying
proficiencySemester 1 / Full Year
Mid-March
Semester 2
Late September
Interested students must be nominated by the home institution.
Completed nomination form should be sent to GAO atinbound@eduhk.hk by the nomination deadline.
Student data will then be imported to the application platform named
Global Engagement Management System (GEMS) after nomination.
Semester 1 / Full Year
Mid-AprilSemester 2
Early-October
Applicants are REQUIRED to complete the application online and submit
the following documents to EdUHK via GEMS or mailing as appropriate
before the deadline stipulated.
Documents Required – to be uploaded to GEMS:-A scanned copy of official transcript-A scanned copy of TOEFL/IELTS scoresheet or English Proficiency
Endorsement Form

Student Visa
Application

Documents Required – to be mailed to EdUHK:- Visa application
Applicants shall download the application form from the Hong Kong
Immigration Department and submit the ORIGINAL visa application withphotocopies of all necessary supporting documents to GAO by courier
before the application deadline stipulated.

The Education University of Hong Kong
Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building (A-G/F-09), 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, Hong KongEmail: gao@eduhk.hk Tel: (852) 2948-7654 Fax: (852) 2948-8198

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It normally takes around 6 weeks to process a visa application. Once avisa is issued, the e-visa will be sent to students’ email. The visa should
be saved in soft copy on a mobile device or printed on a piece of A4
white paper.
Exchange students must arrange travel and health insurance covering
the entire period of stay in Hong Kong. Insurance should cover (but notbe limited to) travel, personal accident, medical expenses (accident andnon-accident), hospitalisation and emergency evacuation/repatriation.

Insurance

There is no requirement on the amount of insurance coverage. This will
depend on individual needs. They will be required to show proof ofcoverage prior to arrival/registration.

Accommodation
On-campus
accommodation
On-campus
Accommodation
websiteDate of Application

Room TypeEdUHK has four on-campus residential hostels offering two types ofliving quarters, exchange students are guaranteed a place in thesehostels. Wi-Fi services are available
https://www.eduhk.hk/sao/info/student_halls/student_halls_quarters/

Semester 1
July
Semester 2
NovemberStudents apply for the hostel through the iHostel online system
Twin/Triple Bedroom
Activity rooms, laundry rooms,(Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall
bathroom/toilets, pantries withand Robert Black Hall)
refrigerators, stoves andmicrowaves, etc.
9-person or 12-person flat
Double/triple bedrooms inside(The Jockey Club Student
each flat with sitting/dining areas,Quarters)
terrace, kitchen, laundry room,
bathrooms and individualcomputer ports.

Estimated Cost of Living in One SemesterHall Fee (Lodging
Charge and Hall Life

HK$4,060-8,290 (US$523-1060)

The Education University of Hong Kong
Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building (A-G/F-09), 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong
Email: gao@eduhk.hk Tel: (852) 2948-7654 Fax: (852) 2948-8198

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Education Fee) – in
2023/24
Meals
Local Transportation
Books and Supplies
Visa Application andAdministration Fee
Caution Money (ifnecessary)
OthersPlease note that the housing contract period is only on a semester basis.
Other expenses such as air-conditioning and utilities are charged on
actual use.
HK$14,000 - 20,000 (US$1,784 -2,549)
HK$3,200 (US$408)
HK$2,000 (US62)
HK$530 (US$67)
HK$500 (US$64)

Various activities are organised by GAO and SAO for helping non-local
students to integrate into EdUHK and understand the culture and social
development of Hong Kong. Students can opt to join and fees arecharged for some of the activities.
The above information is for reference only. Costs would vary depending on individual lifestyle.

Arrival and Orientation
Orientation DateOrientation Programme

Buddy ProgrammeSemester 1
Last week of AugustSemester 2
Frist week of January
GAO offers customised orientation programme before the exchange
period to allow students to learn more about EdUHK and Hong Kong.
Exchange students are strongly recommended to join these activities
and establish their new social circle before the term starts.
Each exchange student is matched with one student buddy, who willcontact the exchange student ahead of your departure. Student buddies
provide care and support to exchange students as well as help themadjust to the new environment and culture during their stay in Hong
Kong.

The Education University of Hong Kong
Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building (A-G/F-09), 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong
Email: gao@eduhk.hk Tel: (852) 2948-7654 Fax: (852) 2948-8198