Inbound Student Exchange
Hong Kong is a unique place like no other. It’s a mix of old and new, East and West and it leaves an impression on everyone. Come and experience Hong Kong yourself.
Important Dates
| Semester A (September - December) |
Semester B (January - May) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Period | April 8 - May 15 | September 1 - October 15 |
| Expected Date of Arrival | August 25, 2025 | January 5, 2026 |
| Student Orientation | The week of August 25, 2025 | The week of January 5, 2026 |
| Date of Commencement | September 1, 2025 | January 12, 2026 |
| End of Examination | December 20, 2025 | May 11, 2026 |
Departmental-Level
Eligibility
You are eligible as an exchange student if:
- Your home institution is one of our partner universities; AND
- You are a full-time student for no less than one academic year; AND
- You meet the minimum academic "good standing" requirement at their home university; AND
- You meet one of the English requirements if English is NOT the medium of instruction at their home university:
- TOEFL 79 (internet-based test) or above; OR
- TOEFL 550 (paper-based test) or above; OR
- IELTS 6.5 or above; OR
- Chinese Mainland's College English Test (CET) Band 6 or above. OR
- You are nominated by their university's international office or unit concerned.
Application Process
- STEP 1 : Seek the nomination by your home institution.
- STEP 2 : Submit your application via online system: Account registration / Application login.
- STEP 3 : Submit all the required documents* in ORIGINAL copy via their home university. Please submit the forms/documents to:
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
City University of Hong Kong
B6301, 6/F Yeung Kin Man Academic Building
83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Attention: Ms April LeungDirect applications will not be accepted.
- STEP 4 : Your application will be received, and we may contact you if more information is required.
- STEP 5 : All application results will be notified in writing. Participating students are NOT advised to purchase an air ticket until they have received our acceptance letter.
Supporting Documents
As part of your application, please have ready the supporting documents listed below:
Mandatory
- Academic Transcript
- Application form for Visa (ID995A) (ID995B)
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)
- Request for Visa Sponsorship & Student's Agreement (updated)
- Declaration by Financial Sponsor (Sample)
- Proof of the applicant's financial standing
- Name Page of Passport (copy only)
Other
- Application form for Visa Extension (ID91) (if applicable)
- Letter of Consent on Guardianship (For Students under 18)
Course Offering List
Courses Offered in 2024/2025
Semester A, 2024/2025 (Application Closed. For reference only)
Semester B, 2024/2025 (Application Closed. For reference only)
Institutional-Level
Please refer to the website of Global Engagement Office (GEO).
College-Level
Please refer to the website of the College of Engineering (CENG).
Please visit the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Notice which may apply to you, where applicable.
Enquiries
Department of ACE, CityU
B6301, 6/F Yeung Kin Man Academic Building
83 Tat Chee Avenue,
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong