Institutional-level exchange programmes are based on exchange agreements signed between CityU and a partner institutions. All full-time undergraduate students enrolling at CityU from all compatible disciplines can apply for those programmes at institutional-level. College-level exchange programmes are based on the exchange arrangements signed between the College and partner institutions, e.g., CENG and College of Engineering of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All full-time undergraduate students enrolling in CENG programmes of relevant disciplines are eligible for applying for those programmes at College-level.

Departmental-level exchange programmes are established between a specific academic department and partner institutions. Only full-time undergraduate students of that particular department can apply for those exchange programmes.

Yes, please make sure that the course that you intend to take is one of those courses approved by the Senate for fulfiling the English language requirement. Please note that these courses are not necessarily equivalent to the English proficiency requirement set by your host institution. Students must also satisfy any language requirement set by the host.

Yes, if you apply for a programme conducted in Chinese in the mainland China or Taiwan. For all other exchange programmes, students MUST fulfil the English requirement.

If you have met one of the minimum English requirements set by CityU, you can go ahead to submit your application. In case you are selected, you will need to submit the IELTS / TOEFL result with your application to the host institution before its deadline.

It depends on the level and relevancy of the courses you take at the host institution. You should identify the courses you wish to take and discuss with your programme leader. Please visit the following links for details. 
Academic Regulations
GE credit transfer Guideline
 

No. You only have to pay tuition fee as well as study-related costs to CityU to maintain your student status. However, you required to pay some fees e.g., student organisation fee, transportation fee etc, to your host institution.

Subject to the approval of your department and the host institution, you may go on exchange in any semester which fits your study plan. You are advised to discuss with your programme leader before submitting an application.

You should talk to your final-year project supervisor. It may be possible that you start the project earlier, say in the summer term, and complete it when you return. Alternatively, subject to the approval of your project supervisor AND your host department of the partner institution, you may undertake part of your project under the supervision of the faculty member of the host institution.

Some overseas universities do not provide accommodation to exchange students. You should approach the International Office / Study Abroad Office of your host institution for assistance.

Yes, Please check with the Student Development Services for information about CityU Temporary Student Loan for Outbound Exchange Students or Overseas Internship / Activities.

Students on exchange are required to take and obtain at least 12 credit units (or equivalent, i.e. 20 ECTS) for 1 semester. If a student fails to meet the requirements set by CityU and the host institution, CityU reserves the right to withdraw the sponsorship in full or in part. Any reduction of study load required the approval of the student's home department before or during the exchange. Application made after the exchange will not be accepted.