1. Faculty of Science, the CUHK

2. Different from University-wide exchange programmes Science Student Exchange Programme (SSEP) is tailored for science students 2 types of programmes in the SSEP: Science Programme Science and Engineering Programme Exchange destinations all around the world Invaluable opportunities for making connections for research, internship, mentorship, and etc.

3. What do you have to know? information? Where do you get the information? Who is eligible? What do you have to do? action? When must you take action? yourself? How do you prepare yourself?

4. Learn in a different environment Gain global exposure Develop independence Explore an unfamiliar culture & environment Make new friends Master a second language Improve career prospects

5. Introduction to the Science Student Exchange Programme Introduction to the Summer Exchange Programme Student Sharing Introduction to the Interview and Selection Procedure

6. Total of 12 institutions in 8 different regions / countries

7. Exchange Duration2 nd Term – for undergraduates and postgraduates Science Programmes Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Cell & Systems Biology, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Environment, Human Biology, Mathematics, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, Nutritional Sciences, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Statistics Minimum Requirements GPA: 2.8+ TOEFL: 100 (iBT - writing 22) IELTS: 6.5 (w/ min. of 6.0 on all sections) **valid TOEFL and/or IELTS score to be inputted to online application by 15:00 on 20 Jan 2012** Expenses Compulsory Health Insurance: ～ 480CAD / year Housing: ～ 7,200CAD / year Meals: ～ 3,200CAD / year Books: ～ 500 - 1,000CAD / year Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1CAD ～ 7.55 HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011) Science Programme

8. Exchange Duration1 st Term or 2 nd Term – for undergraduates Science ProgrammeMathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering Minimum Requirements GPA: 3.0+ TOEFL: 90 (iBT - writing 25, speaking 25) IELTS: 7.0 **valid TOEFL and/or IELTS score to be inputted to online application by 15:00 on 20 Jan 2012** Expenses Compulsory Health Insurance: ～ 252CAD / semester Housing & Meals : ～ 2,856CAD / semester Books: ～ 900CAD / year Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1CAD ～ 7.55 HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011) For Department of Mathematics undergraduate students only Science Programme

9. Exchange Duration2 nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates Science Programmes Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biological Science, Biological Technology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics & Applied Mathematics, Physics, Applied Physics, Statistics, Minimum Requirements GPA: 2.8+ Students fluent in Putonghua are preferred Expenses Health Insurance: students should purchase their own Housing: 2,000RMB for 4-person room / year, or 4,000RMB for double room / year Meals & Miscellaneous Expenses: ～ 400 - 600RMB / month Books, Course Materials & Internet Fee: ～ 1,000RMB / term Local Transportation: ～ 1,000RMB / year Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1RMB ～ 1.22HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011) Science Programme

10. Exchange Duration2 nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates Science Programmes Chemistry and Chemistry Technology, Life Science and Biotechnology, Mathematics, Physics Minimum Requirement Students with a good knowledge in Putonghua are preferred Students must be in good academic standing at the CUHK Expenses Health Insurance: students should purchase their own Housing: ～ 1,200RMB / year Meals: ～ 800 - 1,000RMB / month Books: ～ 500RMB / year Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1RMB ～ 1.22HKD (as of 12 Oct 2011) Science Programme

11. Exchange DurationOne term or one academic year – for undergraduates or postgraduates Science Programmes Optics and Materials, Environment & Resources, Informatics and Mathematical Modeling, Manufacturing Engineering and Management Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Systems Biology Minimum Requirement Students must have completed 2 years of university studies at the CUHK GPA: 3.0+ TOEFL: 88 (iBT) /// IELTS: 6.5 **valid TOEFL and/or IELTS score to be inputted to online application by 15:00 on 20 Jan 2012** Expenses Compulsory Health Insurance: 777DKK / 6 months Housing: ～ 22,200DKK / year Meals: ～ 15,000DKK / year Books & Supplies: ～ 4,000DKK / year Miscellaneous: ～ 5,300DKK / year Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1DKK ～ 1.44 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011) Science & Engineering Programme

12. Exchange Duration2 nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates Science Programmes Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics Minimum Requirements GPA: 3.0+ TOEFL: 89 (iBT) German Proficiency: intermediate (Level A2 or B1 [CEFR]) Expenses Compulsory Health Insurance: 580Euro / year Housing: ～ 1,500 – 2,500Euro / year Meals: ～ 3,000Euro / year Books & Supplies: ～ 100Euro / year Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1Euro ～ 10.74 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011) Science & Engineering Programme For New Asia College and S.H. Ho College students only

13. Exchange Duration2 nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates Science Programmes in English Chemistry, Climate, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics Minimum RequirementGPA: 3.0+ Expenses Health Insurance: students should purchase their own, but the University has insured exchange students for medical emergencies Housing: ～ 3,700SEK / month Meals: ～ 2,600SEK / month Course Literature: ～ 800SEK / month Medical & Personal Care: ～ 200SEK / month Entertainment & Miscellaneous: ～ 600SEK / month Local Transportation (to university): ～ 230 SEK / month Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1SEK ～ 1.18 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011) Science Programme

14. Exchange Duration2 nd Term or one academic year – for undergraduates Science Programmes Biotechnology, Chemical Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Information & Communication Technology, Technology & Health Minimum RequirementGPA: 3.0+ Expenses Health insurance: students should purchase their own Housing: ～ 2,000 – 4,000SEK / month Meals: ～ 2,000SEK / month Books & Supplies: ～ 1,700SEK / month Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1SEK ～ 1.18 HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011) Science & Engineering Programme

15. Exchange DurationOne term or one academic year – for undergraduates or postgraduates Science Programmes Agricultural & Food Sciences, Biology, Chemistry & Applied Biosciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics **non-introductory level courses are conducted in English** Minimum Requirements: GPA: 3.2+ German Proficiency: Beginner Expenses Compulsory Health Insurance: 104CHF / month Housing: students must find their own accommodations, ～ 650 - 900CHF / month Meals: ～ 500CHF / month Study Materials: ～ 150CHF / month Local Transportation: ～ 55 - 80CHF / month Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1CHF ～ 8.67HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011) Science & Engineering Programme

16. Exchange DurationOne term or one academic year – for undergraduates or postgraduates Science Programmes Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Geography, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology Minimum Requirements: Students with a good knowledge in Putonghua are preferred Students must be in good academic standing at the CUHK Expenses Health Insurance: students must buy their own Housing: ～ 4,700 – 8,500NTD / month (on-campus) ～ 10,000 – 12,000NTD / month (off-campus) Meals: ～ 30,000NTD / term Internet, Books and Stationery Expenses: ～ 5,600NTD / term Entertainment and Miscellaneous Expenses: ～ 15,000NTD / term Local Transportation: ～ 5,000NTD / term Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1NTD ～ 0.26HKD (as of 13 Oct 2011) Science Programme

17. For Department of Physics students only* Exchange Duration One term ** Year 1 applicants can only apply for the 2 nd term programme** Science Programme Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Chemistry, Earth & Planetary Science, Environmental Sciences, Materials Science & Engineering, Mathematics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Nutritional Sciences, Physics, Plant & Microbiology, Statistics Minimum Requirements GPA: 3.0+ TOEFL: 100 (iBT) IELTS: 7.0 Expenses Compulsory Health Insurance: ～ 550 - 1,000USD / year Housing & Meal Plan: ～ 9,690USD / year Books: ～ 1,280USD / year Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1USD ～ 7.80HKD Science Programme *interested applicants must add this programme to your online application before the application deadline (15:00p.m. on 26 Oct. 2011)*

18. For Department of Mathematics students only Exchange DurationOne term Science Programme Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Statistics Minimum Requirements GPA: 3.0+ TOEFL: 80 (iBT) IELTS: 6.5 Expenses Compulsory Health Insurance: ～ 1,366USD / year Housing, Food and other Expenses: ～ 16,130USD / year Fees Payable to CUHK: CUHK tuition, CUHK & College SU fees Currency Exchange Rate 1USD ～ 7.80HKD Science Programme

19. Ideal for students who may be unable to participate in overseas exchange during term-time due to curriculum requirements and structure Undergraduate students will undertake credit-bearing courses, and may have the opportunity to take part in social and cultural activities organized by the summer programme of the host institution Duration: June – August, lasting between 4 – 6 weeks Fees: students will pay programme fee and accommodation fees to the host institution; tuition fee and application fees will be waived Application: use the same outgoing exchange application as the term- time exchange programmes (make the intended SEP one of your ten choices in the application) Participating host institutions to be announced on OAL website

20. 2012: 26 June – 25 July

21. Academic credits earned during your studies abroad may be transferred back to CUHK Requests will be evaluated case-by-case students need to consult with your exchange advisor in your programme/department/school before you go abroad Preliminary Assessment on Course and Unit Exemption (PACU form)

22. Students may approach the following units for more information about applying for scholarships, awards, grants, and other financial aid: Office of Academic Links (OAL) Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA)

23. Students must submit their application online at the OAL website Application opens on 17 October, 2011 at 3p.m.! **DEADLINE: 26 October, 2011 at 3p.m.** Remember to provide the necessary supporting documents and/or test scores! Consult the Soft Skills Mentor e-Platform!

24. Christine Ling, Science Faculty Office 3943 6264, christineling@cuhk.edu.hkchristineling@cuhk.edu.hk Exchange advisor of your programme/department/school Office of Academic Links Lady Ho Tung Hall http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/OAL/

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