CityU Discovery@World Programme
CityU Discovery@World Programme (CDWP) is a summer programme series tailored to encourage undergraduate students from varied academic and financial backgrounds to gain non-local learning experience before graduating from the University.
Discover the world in a month with CDWP and you will:
Acquire more knowledge of the host country including its language, politics, economy, society, history, identity and culture.
Appreciate cultural diversity and develop open-mindedness towards different cultures which would be useful for future career development.
Explore and enhance global perspective through theme-oriented studies, field trips, excursions and cultural learning activities.
Foster personal development, e.g., problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, interpersonal and multicultural communication skills, etc.
CDWP in 2025
A truly international experience and the opportunity to make global connections and friends
Key Features:
- A truly international experience and the opportunity to make global connections and friends
- Get a taste of university life in central London
- Take part in social activities, visit famous landmarks and enjoy access to King’s on-campus facilities – libraries, restaurants, cafes, open spaces and communal and study areas
- Two 2-week module courses (4 weeks in total)
Admission Requirements:
- Normally a GPA of 3 is required on a 4.0 scale
- Students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study.
- English language proficiency is waived since the medium of instruction at CityU is English
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Attend in a rich set of cultural and social activities to taste the unique culture of Korea
Key Features:
- Attend in a rich set of cultural and social activities to taste the unique culture of Korea, and to blend in with student participants from all over the world
- Enrol in maximum of TWO 3-credit courses from a variety of courses
Admission Requirements:
- Enrolled in an accredited college/ university
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Attend various cultural and social events to experience the Scandinavian culture.
Key Features:
- Attend various cultural and social events to experience the Scandinavian culture.
- Make life-long friendship with international students coming from 60 countries/regions
- Enrol in one 10-ECTS credit course
Admission Requirements:
- Completed first year of study
- English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers):
Aarhus University will waive the English test requirement for CityU students since the medium of instruction in CityU is English
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Experience summer life in Amsterdam by participating in both classes and social activities, such as bike tours, and museum visits
Key Features:
- Experience summer life in Amsterdam by participating in both classes and social activities, such as bike tours, and museum visits
- Learn more about the Dutch/European culture
- Enroll in a total of TWO 5-ECTS credit courses (one course per session) to gain 10 ECTS credits
Admission Requirements:
- Completed first year of study at CityU
- English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers):
Students are not required to provide English Language Proficiency proof but students are expected to meet a minimum standard of competence in English (i.e., IELTS 6.5)
Programme Details:
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Boston is one of the most vibrant, historic and walkable cities in U.S.
Key Features:
- A top study destination for international students, offers a diverse range of social and cultural activities, recreational opportunities, and academic resources on campus
- Boston is one of the most vibrant, historic and walkable cities in U.S.
- Offers over 700 courses for the subject areas
- Enroll in a total of two courses totaling eight U.S. credits (equivalent 13-15 ECTS)
- Meal plan is included
Admission Requirements:
- A “B” average or better, which would be minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Students who have completed at least one semester of undergraduate study.
- English language proficiency is waived since the medium of instruction at CityU is English
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Learn survival Czech language.
Key Features:
- Learn survival Czech language
- Learn more about the historical and contemporary developments of Eastern and Central Europe, including a special focus on Prague
- Participate in different cultural and social activities to connect with students from Prague and around the world
- Enrol in a total of three 3-credit courses to gain 9 US credits
Admission Requirements:
- Completed first year of study
- CGPA: at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale*
*Students with a CGPA lower than the requirement may still be considered if a grade explanation is provided along with the application materials - English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers):
Charles University will waive the English test requirement for CityU students since the medium of instruction in CityU is English
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Visit various San Francisco neighbourhoods famous for their unique cultures, e.g. arts, food and business.
Key Features:
- Visit various San Francisco neighbourhoods famous for their unique cultures, e.g. arts, food and business
- See first-hand how innovation and entrepreneurship influence every aspect of life in San Francisco, from technology to food
- Enrol in a total of TWO 3-unit courses to gain 6 US credits. CityU students will be enrolled automatically in a 1-unit experiential course which introduces them to the geographic, historical, and environmental, socio-cultural and political context of the Bay Area, San Francisco and San Francisco State University. CityU students will take a maximum of 7 units during these five weeks
Admission Requirements:
- At least 18 years old by start of the programme
- English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers):
Students are required to meet a minimum standard of competence in English but SFSU will waive the English test requirement for CityU students*
*GEO will provide an official letter to students confirming the medium of instruction at CityU is English
Programme Details:
Course List:
*Actual courses vary and the confirmed course list will be available in mid-March.
Eligibility
All full-time UGC-funded undergraduate students of CityUHK are eligible to apply. Applicants would also have to meet the admission requirements (if any) listed for the specific programme.
Students who meet one of the following conditions will have priority:
- have never participated in any 4-week or above university-organised non-local learning programmes
- are in their final year of study on a UGC-funded bachelor’s degree programme
Application
Submit your ONLINE APPLICATION by 24 February 2025 (Monday) (HKT 23:59)
Each programme has its own capacity and thus we are not able to accept all applications. Application results will be announced by GEO via email starting from early March 2025.
Successful applicants will be informed further to complete offer acceptance and payment procedures (in cheque) thereafter. Offer recipients will be nominated by GEO to the organiser of the selected programme. GEO and the programme organiser will keep students informed in due course of how to proceed next to the official admission/ registration procedures. The final admission decision rests with the programme organiser.
Programme Fee
The University provides funding support to subsidize a major part of the student direct cost.
The listed programme fee is the amount to be settled by each participant, of which includes transportation between Hong Kong and the programme destination, on-/off-campus accommodation expense and tuition/activity fee during the programme period. It may vary depending on the final approved amount of the University’s funding. To provide flexibility, Students are allowed to change the return date and location for return flight. Students will need to cover their own additional cost if they are required to change the date of their flight and deal with travel agent by themselves for arrangement. (Students have to stay in the host university during the whole programme period)
In addition to the programme fee, each student participant is required to cover his/her personal expenses, including but not limited to, meals (unless specified), visa application, daily travels, health care, insurance. Participants should understand that all these additional costs shall be borne by the student participant himself/herself.
Additional Funding Support
Programme participants may also apply for the subsidy schemes* provided by the Education Bureau (EDB) of the Government of the HKSAR:
- Scheme for Subsidy on Exchange (SSE) ^*
- Scheme for Subsidy on Exchange to ‘Belt and Road’ Regions (Means-tested SSEBR) ^#*
- Scheme for Non-means-tested Subsidy on Exchange to ‘Belt and Road’ Regions (Non-means-tested SSEBR) # *
* For local full-time undergraduate students
^ For students who receive means-tested student financial assistance from the Government of the HKSAR OR whose families are in receipt of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)
#Only applicable for: CDWP 2025 Prague and CDWP 2025 Seoul
Notes to Applicants
- Details, schedules and course lists of all CDWP programmes are subject to change without prior notice.
- GEO reserves the right to cancel any programme(s) if deemed necessary without prior notice.
- Failure to submit any of the required documents will constitute an incomplete submission, and the application will NOT be processed.
- Application results will be announced via email starting from early March 2025. Students with their application successful will be informed further to complete offer acceptance and payment procedures (in cheque) for the programme fee by the payment deadline. Every programme will have its payment deadlines. GEO reserves the right to withdraw an offer should any student fail to submit the programme fee by the payment deadline.
- The paid programme fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable under normal circumstances. Participants will receive the programme fee refund (full/ partial refund) if their assigned CDWP programmes are called off by CityUHK/ programme organiser before the programme commencement date. The refundable amount could only be confirmed after we take the incurred/ paid amounts by the University (e.g. purchased air ticket) into consideration.
- Participants are required to submit a written notice of withdrawal via email to GEO if they want to withdraw from the assigned CDWP programmes and No refund of the paid programme fee will be arranged. No subsidy nor compensation will be provided for any expenses incurred by students, including but not limited to, insurance, visa application and personal expenses. GEO reserves the right to withdraw an offer should any student fail to submit the programme fee by the payment deadline.
- Participants are required to attend all briefing sessions, pre-trip meetings, classes and activities, and take the examinations and course assessments as requested by the programme organiser.
- Participants are expected to travel together with the group and participate in all arranged programme activities. They are not allowed to depart early under normal circumstances (contact us at cdwp.geo@cityu.edu.hk if your case is special, for example, travelling back to Hong Kong for an emergency).
- Participants shall comply with the terms of participation, attendance requirements, pass all course(s), code and conduct, rules and regulations of the host institution, and laws and customs of the host country.
- Each programme participant should submit (i) a 1000-word reflective report (in English) AND (ii) 10 quality photos. All participants of the programme should also work together on a 2-mintue self-filmed video for submission by 31 August 2025.
- Participants shall consult with their home College/ School/ Department for their study plan and credit transfer arrangements (if needed). Check with the relevant unit before departure, and after returning from the programme.
- Students are required to settle caution money of HKD3,000 when accepting the CDWP offer from the University. Refund of caution money will be arranged when a student has completed the CDWP to the satisfaction of the University and has submitted all required documents to testify to satisfactory programme completion. Should a student fail to complete the CDWP in full satisfaction or withdraw from the programme after accepting the offer, whether before or after departure, the caution money will be forfeited. Caution money may be refunded within 6-months from the beginning of the CDWP.
| For students from | Please check with your |
| College of Business | ARRO |
| College of Computing | Department |
| College of Engineering | Department |
| College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences | Department |
| College of Science | Department |
| Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences | College |
| School of Creative Media |
School (*Request for credit transfer must be made prior to commencement of the programme) |
| School of Energy and Environment | School |
| School of Law | School |
Information Sessions
Individual introduction sessions will be conducted by host institutions. Please register by clicking the “Register Now” button if you want to learn more about the CDWP 2025. Login details will be provided upon successful registration.
Information Sessions by GEO
Date: 14 Feb 2024 (Friday)
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (HKT)
Location: Room 3505, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin A Building
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Information Sessions by host institutions
1. CDWP 2025 Prague
Speaker(s): Representative(s) of East and Central European Study, Charles University
Date: 10 February 2025 (Monday)
Time: 4:00pm
Format: Zoom
2. CDWP 2025 Seoul
Speaker(s): Representative(s) of KU(Korea University) Summer Campus
Date: 13 February 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Room 6-211, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building
3. CDWP 2025 London
Speaker(s): Representative(s) of KCL (King's College London) Summer School
Date 17 February 2025 (Monday)
Time: 7:00pm
Format: Zoom
4. CDWP 2025 Boston
Speaker(s): Representative(s) of Boston University
Date 19 February 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00am
Format: Zoom
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