Eligibility

  • HKSYU’s registered full-time undergraduate student at the time of application and throughout the duration of exchange/ study abroad
  • CGPA 2.5
  • Possess good language proficiency
  • Meet all the admission requirements of your host university for exchange students
  • Have a good character and attitude for studying

Language Requirement

  • Many partner universities stipulate a minimum English language requirement. You should provide proof of English proficiency at the time of application to the host university.
  • Your IELTS score is only valid if it is taken within the two-year period before your application to host university.
  • You should take the IELTS test as early as possible and within the two-year validity period before your application to host university. When you submit your application to CGE, you are required to provide sufficient proof that you can meet the admission requirements of your preferred universities.
  • You should state your results for the Putonghua courses taken in HKSYU in the application form. You can provide proof of any public examination result e.g. Test for Proficiency in Putonghua (普通話水平測試) as additional proof.
  • We will assess your Putonghua proficiency during the interview.
  • Partner universities in Mainland China or Taiwan may require the proof of English proficiency for particular fields of study (e.g. International Studies). Please check the language requirement before you submit the application for Study Abroad Scheme.

FAQs

Yes. However, you may have to defer your graduation. If you are shortlisted for exchange, there is a high chance that you need to apply for extension of study.

No. Only full-time HKSYU students are eligible for the Study Abroad Scheme. Students can apply to study abroad during Year 4, but not after they have completed Year 4.