Inbound Exchange

University-wide Outbound Opportunities

CUHK has developed exchange partnership with over 280 institutions in over 30 destinations.  These are managed by the Office of Academic Links (OAL) , whose webpage should be considered for more information, including the dates for application.

CUHK Outgoing Exchange Programmes (2021–22) – Application and Selection Schedule

The online application for programmes administrated by OAL (University-wide as well as departmental) has started in mid-October 2020. Interested students are required to submit a separate application to OAL and follow the standard application procedures. Please refer to the PDF below for the application and selection schedule of U-wide Exchange Programmes.

Getting Ready / Important Points To Note

Students who would like to apply for outbound exchange programmes (both U-wide and College ones) are reminded to take note of the following:

• Study the application requirements (e.g. language, GPA, TOEFL/ IELTS scores required) of the host institutions carefully.
• Some host institutions require applicants to provide valid TOEFL/ IELTS score report(s) at the time of application, so students who have not yet taken these tests have to check for the coming test dates and prepare for enrolment.
• Check the programmes offered to exchange students at the host institutions; students who want to apply for credit transfer are required to explore the application procedures and details with their home departments at CUHK.
• Minimum course load requirement for exchange participation (effective from 2014–15): CUHK students in the new curriculum must enroll in a minimum of 9 units of courses per term (or equivalent, except summer term) during exchange.
  
• Only TOEFL / IELTS scores from tests on or after 1 September 2019 are valid for the application of both College and U-wide exchange programmes (2021–22).
  
• Join briefing session(s) organized by OAL/ the College to learn more about the application details and get prepared for the selection interview.
• Take note of the application deadline(s) and interview date(s).
• Revision of student exchange remarks on CUHK transcripts (effective from Term 2, 2014–15): The statement of exchange participation under the "Remarks" column at the end of CUHK transcripts will be revised to "Attended < Name of Institution> as exchange student in <Academic Term and Year> in partial fulfilment of the requirements of this degree. A complete academic record of this degree programme should include the academic transcript from the exchange university to be provided seperately by the student."

i) Final year students who are shortlisted MUST seek their major Department’s pre-approval for extension of study period at CUHK by completing the “Application for Extension of Study Period” form. Relevant students may please send an email ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) to Ms. Alice Tang, Executive Officer of the College, for a copy of the form.

ii) If final year students apply for the exchange programmes offered by both College and OAL, they are required to obtain the “Application for Extension of Study Period” form from College and OAL separately.

iii) Final year students CANNOT choose the exchange programmes offered in Term 2 of 2021–22.

Briefing Sessions    

CW Chu College has organized a special information sessions to help its students:

• Induction Session on U-wide and College Exchange Programmes (2021–22)
  Date: 19 October 2020 (Monday)
  Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
  Platform: ZOOM

Remark: Photos provided by CWC outgoing exchange students.

College Outbound Exchange Opportunities

The 13 one-term exchange opportunities for academic year 2021–22 are offered by the following institutions. 

Application Requirements and Details

Please study the requirements and restrictions of the host institutions in the PDF files below carefully before submission of your application.          

Application Requirements & Restrictions                   Fact Sheet_Aarhus University

Information Sheet - Brandeis University

Information Sheet_Eötvös Loránd University 

Remarks: The updated admission requirements for exchange programme (2021–22) will be provided once they are received. 

Application Period

28 October–11 December 2020

Application 

Please submit a soft copy i) the completed application form and ii) the checklist with supporting documents to Ms. Alice Tang, Executive Officer of the College Office, by 11 December 2020 (Friday, 5:30 pm).

Application Form	Checklist

Interview

Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview by the External Links and Exchange Committee in mid-January 2021. Detailed arrangements of the interview will be sent to each applicant via individual email.

Announcement of Results 

The College Office will announce the application results via email to all applicants in early February 2021.

Financial Support

i) Provided by OAL

The University has a scheme of financial support for students going on approved academic exchange.  This consists of both a means-tested and a non-means-tested component.  Please refer to the webpage of the Office of Academic Links for more information.

 Arrangements on Hostel Accommodation & Communal Dining for Outgoing Exchange Students 

• Students who have been granted a confirmed offer by the College/ OAL/ any other CUHK units for participation in term-time exchange programmes are required to
  
  i) apply for suspension of studies via their home departments and the Registration and Examinations Section of the Registry well in advance and ii) submit a special application for exemption from hostel lodging and communal dining during their exchange periods to the College for formal approval by 31 May of the previous academic year. Details will be announced by the College via email.  

• Based on the mutual agreements between CUHK/CWC and their exchange partners, the hostel place released by an outgoing exchange student of CWC will be allocated to an incoming exchange student.

• The gap in residence due to participation in U-wide/ College/ departmental exchange programmes will still be counted as part of the four-year guaranteed hostel residence (less than 4 years of hostel entitlement for students who are admitted with Advanced Standing) offered by College to the CWC student concerned. Should the student want a hostel place beyond the period of entitlement, he/ she is required to submit a special application to the Student Affairs Committee for consideration by following the standard guidelines and deadline set by the College. That application, if received, will be reviewed together with all other similar applications by the Committee. Details and relevant clauses of such kind of special applications will be announced via email in due course.