Student Exchange Programmes 2021/22 Main Round - Preparatory Session. Dec 2020

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Student Exchange Programmes 2021/22

Main Round - Preparatory Session

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Agenda

Content

1. What is Student Exchange Programmes (SEP)?

2. Application Procedures

3. Budget Planning & Financial Supports for SEP

4. Block Credit Transfer (BCT)

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Student Exchange is…



A two-way movement of students between two institutions.



Providing students a multi-cultural learning experience.



Offering EdUHK students a

study abroad experience

,

enabling them to have an opportunity for academic and

personal development.



Tuition

of the

host

institution is

waived

(Tuition is paid to home

institution)



Credits

earned during the exchange study are

transferrable

Partner

Institution

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Eligibility



Applicants should have a minimum

GPA of 2.5* or above

by

the time of application and before departure for the

exchange;



Applicants should fulfill the

general requirements

as well as

specific requirements set by the host institutions

, if any.

Requirements such as field of study, language proficiency

(English

^

or other languages), GPA requirement, year of

study, etc., can be found from our exchange partners'

factsheets;



Applicants should have

completed at least one full-time year

of study at EdUHK by the time of going on exchange; and



Applicants should have an acceptable level of language

proficiency, as appropriate.

^IELTS (academic version) result and TOEFL result are accepted by institutions with English requirements in general.

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Points to Note



Students who participated in SEP before are welcome to

apply but a lower priority will be given

so that other

students can have the opportunity in joining SEP.



Transcripts issued by the host institutions normally would be

available two to three months after the completion of

exchange. While credit transfer cannot be processed until

the transcript is provided, students who plan to

go on

exchange in their final year final semester are reminded to

consider the risk of delay in graduation due to the credit

transfer matter.

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Stages of SEP

1. Apply to GAO-EdUHK



Attend Preparatory Session &

Info Session, Do Research



Submit application



Accept exchange offer, sign

Undertaking Form

4. Complete Exchange



Continue study at EdUHK



Complete credit transfer



Survey & Debriefing

(share

experience)

3. Study Abroad



Be EdUHK ambassador



Keep contact with GAO-EdUHK

2. Apply to Host Institution



Receive acceptance letter



Course Selection & Study Plan



Visa, transportation, housing

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Exchange Duration



One regular semester (Semester 1 or 2 in 2021/22)

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Fall 2021 (Semester 1, 2021/22)

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Spring 2022 (Semester 2, 2021/22)



Free to choose the semester to go in general. However,



to minimize the chance of postponement of graduation,

and



to avoid make-up class schedule after your exchange

Students are strongly advised to exchange in

Window

Semester(s)

specified by respective Programme Office.



After the exchange, students are expected to continue the

study at EdUHK.

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Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FLASS)

Programmes Window Semester

Immersion/ RSI/ Internship/ Honours Project (HP)/ Block Practice (BP)/ others activities

BEd(S) - ICT _{[For 2018-2019 cohort and before]}

Any semester from Year 2(Sem I) to Year 5(Sem I)

Students are not encouraged to go for exchange in Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I) which clash the BP; and Year 4 (Sem II) which clashes HPI. If students participate the exchange in these programme-year/semester, their graduation may be deferred.

[For 2019-2020 cohort and thereafter]

Year 2 (Sem II)

Students, who participate the exchange activity in the semester other than the possible window semester, may have the possibility of clashing with the BP, HP/CP and Pedagogy for Major courses. Their graduation may be deferred.

[For 2018-2019 cohort and before]

BP: Year 3 (Sem II) / Year 5 (Sem I) HPI: Year 4 (Sem II)

HPII: Year 5 (Sem I & II)

BP: Year 3 (Sem II) / Year 5 (Sem I) HPI / CPI: Year 4 (Sem II)

HPII / CPII: Year 5 (Sem I & II)

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Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FLASS)

Immersion/ RSI/ Internship/ Honours Project (HP)/ Block Practice (BP)/ others activities

BEd(P) - GS/ MA

Students are not encouraged to go for exchange in Year 2 (Sem II), Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I) which clash the BP; and Year 4 (Sem II) which clashes HPI. If students participate the exchange in these programme-year/semester, their graduation may be deferred.

For GS students

If GS students would like to go for exchange in Year 3 (Sem I) or Year 4 (Sem I), students need to approach SPFEO for special arrangement of BPs in advance. Otherwise, their graduation may be deferred.

For Year 3 MA(P) students in 2020-2021

If MA(P) students would like to go for exchange in Year 3 (Sem I), students need to approach SPFEO for special arrangement of BPs in advance. Otherwise, their graduation may be deferred.

BP: Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I) Honours Project (HP)

HPI: Year 4 (Sem II) HPII: Year 5 (Sem I & II)

BP: Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I) HPI / CPI: Year 4 (Sem II)

For GS students For MA(P) students

Year 2 (Sem II) Year 4 (Sem I)

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Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FLASS)

BEd(PE) [For 2018-2019 cohort and before]

Any semester from Year 2 (Sem I) to Year 5 (Sem I).

Students are not encouraged for Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I) which will clash with the BP; and Year 4 (Sem II) which will clash HPI. If students participate the exchange in these programme-year/semester, their graduation may be deferred.

Year 2 (Sem II)

BP: Year 3 (Sem II) / Year 5 (Sem I) GE University ePortfolio Course: Year 4 (Sem I)

HPI: Year 4 (Sem II) and HPII: Year 5 (Sem I & II)

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Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FLASS)

BEd(S) - MA [For 2018-2019 cohort and before]

Year 4 (Sem I)

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Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FLASS)

Immersion/ RSI/ Internship/ Honours Project (HP)/ Block Practice (BP)/ others activities

BEd(BAFS) [For 2018-2019 cohort and before]

Any semester from Year 2 (Sem I) to Year 5 (Sem I)

Year 2 (Sem II)

* Students, who participate the exchange activity in the semester other than the possible window semester, may have the possibility of clashing with the BP, HP/CP and Pedagogy for Major courses. Their graduation may be deferred.

BP: Year 3 (Sem II) / Year 5 (Sem I) GE University ePortfolio Course: Year 4 (Sem I)

HPI: Year 4 (Sem II) and HPII: Year 5 (Sem I & II)

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Remarks: The above information is for reference only and it is subject to change by the Programme Offices.

Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FLASS)

BEd(GEOG) [For 2018-2019 cohort and before]

Students are not encouraged to go for exchange in Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I) which clash the BP; and Year 4 (Sem II) which clashes HPI. If students participate the exchange in this programme-year/semester, their graduation may be deferred. If students would like to go for exchange in Year 3 (Sem II) or Year 5 (Sem I), students need to approach SPFEO for special arrangement of BPs. Otherwise, their graduation may be deferred.

Year 2 (Sem II)

BP: Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I)

HPI: Year 4 (Sem II) HPII: Year 5 (Sem I & II)

[For 2019-2020 cohort and thereafter]

BP: Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I)

HPI / CPI: Year 4 (Sem II) HPII / CPII: Year 5 (Sem I & II)

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Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FLASS)

BEd(SCI) [For 2018-2019 cohort and before]

Any semester from Year 2 (Sem I) to Year 5(Sem I)

Students are not encouraged to go for exchange in Year 4 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I) which clash the BP; and Year 4 (Sem II) which clashes HPI. If students participate in the exchange in these programme-year/semester, their graduation may be deferred.

Year 2 (Sem II)

Students, who participate the exchange activity in the semester other than the possible window semester, may have the possibility of clashing with the BP, FYP (HP/CP) and Pedagogy for Major courses. Their graduation may be deferred.

[For 2019-2020 cohort and thereafter]

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Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FHM)

Programmes Window Semester Immersion/ RSI/ Internship/ Honours Project (HP)/ Block Practice (BP)/ others activities

BEd(EL) Year 2(Sem II) BPI: Yr 3(Sem II) and FES Yr 5(Sem I)

Immersion: (Yr 3 Summer around May - Aug) BEd(CL) (For 2016, 2017 and 2018 cohorts)

Year 2 (Sem I) / Year 2 (Sem II)

(For 2019 cohort and thereafter)

Year 1 Summer Semester /

Year 4 Summer Semester (June-early August)

BP:

- For 2018 cohort and before: Year 4 (Sem II) and Ye ar 5 (Sem I)

- For 2019 cohort: Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I) HPI & II (for 2018 cohort and before) /Research Me thod and Final Year Project (for 2019 cohort): - HPI/Research Method: Year 4 (Sem II)

- HPII/Final Year Project: Year 5 (Sem I & II) Immersion

- For 2018 cohort and before: Yr 3 (Sem II) around May - July

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BA(CAC) & BEd(Mu)

Year 2 (Sem I) / Year 4 (Sem I)

Year 2 (Sem II)

Students, who participate in the exchange activity in the semester other than the possible window

semester, may have the possibility of clashing with the BP, FYP (HP/CP) and Pedagogy for Major courses. Their graduation may be deferred.

[For 2018/19 cohort and before]

Internship: Year 5 Summer Semester

[For 2019/20 cohort and thereafter]

Remarks:

The above information is for reference only and it is subject to change by the Programme Offices.

Window Semester for Exchange

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BA(CAC) & BEd(VA) [For 2018-2019 cohort and before]

Year 2 (Sem I)

Year 2 (Sem II)

Students, who participate in the exchange activity in the semester other than the possible window

semester, may have the possibility of clashing with the BP, FYP (HP/CP) and Pedagogy for Major courses. Their graduation may be deferred.

Internship: Year 5 Summer Semester BA(Lang Studies) &

BEd(EL)

Year 2 (Sem II) BPI: Yr 3(Sem II) and FES Yr 5(Sem I) Immersion: Yr 4 (Sem I)

Remarks:

The above information is for reference only and it is subject to change by the Programme Offices.

Window Semester for Exchange

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Window Semester for Exchange

(BEd Programmes, 5-Year Curriculum, FHM & FEHD)

BEd(Hist) Year 2 (Sem II)*(for 2020-25 cohort and onwards)

Year 3 (Sem I) (for 2018-23 cohort or before)

*Students should be advised to plan for the resequencing of courses in advance if they consider going on exchange. As students will be taking FE Foundation in that semester which professional authentic context learning/non-formal FE learning is expected to be conducted, they will be advised to check with course lecturers for alternative make-up arrangements if they wish to go for exchange in Year 2 Semester II

BP: Yr 3(Sem II) and Yr 5(Sem I)

BEd(Chi Hist) (For 2018 cohort and before)

Year 2 (Sem I)

(For 2019 cohort)

Year 2 (Sem II)

BP:

Year 3 (Sem II) and Year 5 (Sem I)

HPI & II (for 2018 cohort and before) / Research Method and Final Year Project (for 2019 cohort):

- HPI/ Research Method: Year 4 (Sem II) - HPII/Final Year Project: Year 5 (Sem I & II)

BEd(ECE) Any semester from Year 2 (Sem II), Year 3(Sem I) and Year 4(Sem I)

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Window Semester for Exchange

(Non-BEd Programmes, 4-Year Curriculum)

Programmes Window Semester Immersion/ RSI/ Internship/ Honours Project (HP)/ Block Practice (BP)/ others activities

BSocSc(GCS) Year 2(Sem I) Comparative Field Visit: Summer between Year 2 and 3; Internship: Summer between Year 3 and Year 4

BA(CAC) Year 2(Sem I) / Year 3(Sem I) RSI: Summer between Years 2 and 3;

Internship: Summer between Years 3 and 4 BSocSc(GES) Year 2(Sem I) / Year 3 (Sem I) RSI: Summer between Years 2 and 3;

Internship: Summer between Years 3 and 4 BME Consideration on case-by-case basis Internship I: Summer between Years 3 and 4

Internship II: Throughout Year 4 BA(LSE) Year 2(Sem I)/ Year 2(Sem II)/

Year 3(Sem II)

Internship: Summer between Year 2 and Year 3 / Year 3 (Sem I & Sem II)

BA(Lang Studies) Year 2(Sem I)/ Year 2(Sem II)/ Year 3(Sem I)

FYP Phase 1 (HPI/CPI): Year 3 (Sem II) FYP Phase 2 (HPII/CPII): Year 4 (Sem I & II) BSocSc(Psy) Year 2 (Sem II) Internship: Year 3(Sem II) and Year 4 (Sem I) BA(SE) Year 2(Sem II) Practicum: Year 3(Sem II)

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Window Semester for Exchange

(Senior Year Entry Programmes, 4-Year Curriculum)

BA(TCSL) Students who are enrolled in 4-year undergraduate programmes that are open for Senior Year Entry only should consult with their Programme Offices about joining SEP

BSocSc(GHKS) Students who are enrolled in 4-year undergraduate programmes that are open for Senior Year Entry only should consult with their Programme Offices about joining SEP

ABSocSc(PSM) Students who are enrolled in 4-year undergraduate programmes that are open for Senior Year Entry only should consult with their Programme Offices about joining SEP

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Exchange Information Page

GAO website (

https://www.eduhk.hk/gao/en/index.php

)

• Click EdUHK Students > Download Area > Outbound

Exchange student

You can find

your window semester

in the file “

Overview of

Student Exchange Programmes – 2021/22

”

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Application Procedures

• Attend GAO’s preparatory briefing

• Visit GAO’s SEP application

website page

and read through

1. Application Guidelines

2. Summary Table (Annex 1)

• Discuss exchange study plan and study pathway with

programme director/ program coordinator

• Log on to Global Engagement Management System (GEMS)

via EdUHK Portal (under Teaching & Learning)/

http://gems.eduhk.hk

with your EdUHK network ID and

password. Submit

online application

via GEMS with required

documents by stipulated deadline:

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Application

Refer to

Student Manual - Student Exchange Programmes

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Application

Ranking your choice(s) of exchange institution

• You can indicate 5 institutions and 2 preferred regions.

• Rank the choices in priority (1

st

_{choice = most preferred)}

• Some institution only allow student exchange in specific

semester

• Do research and be realistic when you decide your

preference, particularly the course suitability and

language proficiency requirement [

Summary Table

(

Annex 1

)

] .

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Summary Table (Annex 1)

Please refer to Summary Table

(

Annex 1

)

for details of individual

institutions.

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You are able to click the “Submit” button under “Complete and

Submit” only if you have completed ALL sections. Only "Submitted”

application will be considered.

Application

You are advised NOT to start the application at the last minute since

the GEMS will be closed automatically at the stipulated deadline.

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CGPA



Some exchange institutions may specify a minimum CGPA

Institutions

Min. CGPA

Aichi University, Japan

3.0 Capital Normal University, China

2.7 National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

3.0 Southwest University, China

2.6 Stranmillis University College, UK

3.0 Please refer to Summary Table

(

Annex 1

)

for details of individual

institutions.

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Language Proficiency

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Some exchange institutions may specify a minimum entry

requirement

Language

Test

Requirements specified by some institutions

English

IELTS

Overall score: 6 or higher, plus sub-test requirem

ents

TOEFL

Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): 80 or above

Korean

TOPIK

Level 3 or above

Japanese

JLPT

N3 or above

Please refer to Summary Table

(

Annex 1

)

for details of individual

institutions.

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Factsheet

Language requirement or CGPA

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Factsheet

Language requirement or CGPA

• Not all exchange institutions have specific requirements on

language proficiency or CGPA

• Therefore, please check the requirements from individual

institution's factsheet from Summary Table

(

Annex 1

)

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Language Proficiency Documents

1. English test result

https://www.eduhk.hk/gao/en/page_content.php?level=4&id=61

• IELTS and TOEFL results are valid for 2 years. English test result that

will expire by 30 April (inclusive) of the exchange application year

(e.g. 30 April 2021 for SEP 2021/22) would be considered as invalid

• If you plan to sit for IELTS/ TOEFL exam, please make sure the

result can be ready before the application deadline.

2. Language proficiency letter

• If a language proficiency letter is required, you may contact your

instructor/ professor in the EdUHK and explain the purpose of the

letter. It is not a must to find an instructor or professor from

language departments but he/she should have opportunities to

observe your language ability and make recommendation.

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Sample

of language proficiency letter from EdUHK professor/

teacher

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Important Notes (1)

Dissimilarity on Academic Calendar

EdUHK’s Semester 2 starts in early January while Fall semester

of some host institutions ends after early January.

EdUHK’s Semester 1 starts in early September while Spring Sem

ester in Japan ends in October.

Semester 1 (Fall Semester)

Semester 2 (Spring Semester)

EdUHK

Institutions in Jap

an & Germany

NHL-Stenden

University,

Netherland

Mainland & Taiwan

Universities

Late Aug/ Early Sept



Late Dec

Early Jan



Late May/ Early Jun

Oct



Mar

April



Sept

Late Aug



Late Jan



Mid Jun

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Important Notes (1)

Dissimilarity on Academic Calendar

Suggestions



Choose courses that could be finished no later than late December

(for exchange in Sem 1) or late August (for exchange in Sem 2)



Look for make-up arrangement(s) beforehand with course instructor

or international office, whichever appropriate

Possible make-up arrangement(s) could be



Early examination



Take-home assignment



Make-up exam at EdUHK, etc

.

There is

NO guarantee

that the host institution would

consider

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Important Notes (2)

Commitment & Responsibilities

• Students participating in SEP should have strong

commitment towards the programme.

• Students selected for the exchange programmes

but subsequently withdraw without justifiable

reasons will be granted with a lower priority during

the selection if they apply for the programmes

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Student Exchange – Consideration

What

Purposes?

Goals?

Health

When

Academic

Extra-curricular

Credit Transfer

Where

Preferences

_{vs. Limitations}

$

Family

Personality

Risks

Commitment & Readiness

• Clash with Field

Experience,

Immersion,

Internship, etc

• Study Path

• Participation in

committee works,

societies,

off-campus activities

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Budget Planning & Financial Supports

Plan Your Budget

Items

Details

1. Tuition Fee

• pay to EdUHK

2. Accommodation

• for selected host institutions, lodging fee

• net rent / with compulsory meal plan; deposit;

• book via host institution/ housing agent

3. Transportation

• airfare, train tickets, local transportation

4. Passport & Visa

• depends on your nationality, host country, activities

during your exchange; financial proof

5. Health Check & Immunisation

• depends on the host country and institution

6. Postage & Application Fee

• depends on the host country and institution

7. Insurance

• compulsory requirement to purchase a

comprehensive insurance plan

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Financial Supports for SEP (1)

Global Learning Enhancement Fund (GLEF)

• Available for all undergraduate students

• The GLEF amount will subsidize up to 50% of your

exchange expenditure, cap at HK$10,000 (depends on

your GLEF balance), whichever is lower. Eligible area for

GLEF in SEP:



Transportation (one set of return flight tickets)



Accommodation



Daily meal allowance



Insurance (comparable to EdUHK’s top-up plan)



Expenditure that will not be covered – deposit pay, waiver

of lodging fee by the partner institution; subsidy provided by

host institution, etc.

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Financial Supports for SEP (2)

https://www.eduhk.hk/sao/

Scholarships and Awards > Scholarships and Awards for

Outreach Activities

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Financial Supports for SEP (3)

Student Exchange Scholarships

by SAO

Offer to students with good academic performance (CGPA)

Target Students

Full-time UGC-funded & self-funded local and

non-local students to participate in Student Exchange

Programmes (SEP) outside Hong Kong

Basic Academic

Requirement

Minimum

Cumulative GPA of 3.0

at the time of

application

General

Requirement

Selected to participate in SEP 2021/22 organised by

GAO

Students eligible for the Student Exchange Scholarships shall be awarded ONLY IF sufficient scholars hip fund is available for SEP 2021/22. In case of keen competition, additional selection criteria such as non-academic achievements may be considered.

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Financial Supports for SEP (4)

Reaching Out Award (ROA)

by SAO

Offer to students with good academic performance (CGPA)

Target Students

Full-time UGC-funded & self-funded local and

non-local students to participate in exchange activities

outside Hong Kong

Basic Academic

Requirement

Minimum

Cumulative GPA of 3.0

at the time of

application

General

Requirement

Selected to participate in SEP 2020/21 organised by

GAO

These awards are NOT exclusive for SEP participants and only limited awards are available each year. The information above is subjected to changes so please stay tuned to our announcement in The Portal.

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Financial Supports for SEP (5)

https://www.eduhk.hk/sao/

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Financial Supports for SEP (6)

Schemes for Means-tested Subsidy on Exchange

by SAO

e.g. SSE, Means-tested-SSEBR

Offer to students with financial needs

Target Students

Local

students

of

full-time

locally-accredited

programmes

at

undergraduate levels (including top-up) with means-tested grant to

participate in exchange activities outside Hong Kong

Basic Academic

Requirement

In receipt of means-tested student financial assistance (i.e. approved

grant under TSFS or FASP) from Student Finance Office (SFO) OR whose

families are in receipt of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance

(CSSA) by the time student applies or is nominated for an outbound

exchange programme;

General Requirement

Selected to participate in SEP 2021/22 organised by GAO.

Grant/Loan Notification Result or Notification Letter on Comprehensive

Social Security Assistance (if any)

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Financial Supports for SEP (7)

Schemes for Non-means-tested Subsidy on Exchange by SAO

Offer to students with financial needs

Non-means-tested MES

Non-means-tested SSEBR

Outbound activity comprising substantive

teaching and learning elements to be held

in the Mainland

Outbound activity comprising substantive

teaching and learning elements to be held

in any “Belt and Road” countries,

excluding the Mainland/Taiwan/Macao

Local or non-local students

Local students

Enrolled in full-time locally-accredited undergraduate programmes

Being selected to participate in

and

able to complete outbound exchange

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Exchange Information Page

GAO website (

https://www.eduhk.hk/gao/en/index.php

)

• Click EdUHK Students > Download Area > Outbound

Exchange student

You can find

SAO’s Financial Supports

in the files:

“

Student Exchange Scholarships and Awards

” ;

“

Student Exchange Subsidy (Means-tested SSE/SSEBR)

” ;

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Block Credit Transfer Policy for

Outbound Exchange Programme

2021/22

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Block Credit Transfer (BCT) for Outbound Exchange

Programme (SEP)

• Number of credits for BCT: up to 15 credit points (year 3 to 5)

• Number of credits for BCT: up to 18 credit points (year 1 to 2)

• Complete the courses conducted at the host institution and

present the transcript to GAO

• BCT only transfer the credits earned in the student exchange.

Courses transferred will NOT be counted towards EdUHK’s GPA

• Subject area matching is NOT required in claiming non-major

course, e.g. minor, free electives and GE breadth course. BCT

Policy for SEP provides students more flexibility in course

selection at the host university.

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www.eduhk.hk/re

Current Students > Block Credit Transfer Arrangement

for Outbound Exchange Programme (SEP)

Block Credit Transfer for

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Block Credit Transfer for

Outbound Exchange Programme 2021/22

Year 1 &

Year 2

Year 3 or

above

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https://www.eduhk.hk/re/modules/content/item.php?categoryid=0&itemid=175

Overseas Exchange Programme 2021/2022

(applicable to students admitted in 2019/20 and thereafter)

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https://www.eduhk.hk/re/modules/content/item.php?categoryid=57&itemid=170

Overseas Exchange Programme 2020/2021

(applicable to students admitted in 2018/19 or before)

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Exchange Information Page

GAO website (

https://www.eduhk.hk/gao/en/index.php

)

• Click EdUHK Students > Download Area > Outbound

Exchange student

You can find

BCT (SEP) information

in the files:

“

Block Credit Transfer (BCT) Policy Briefing

”;

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Upcoming Briefings & Information Sessions

Session Date & Time Exchange Destination(s) Venue

1 16 Dec 2020 (Wed)

1430 - 1530 Preparatory Session (English) Zoom 2 13-15 Jan 2021 (TBC) Preparatory Session (Cantonese) Zoom &

face-to-face (tbc) 3 15 Jan 2021 (TBC) Information Session + Live Chat 1 Online Platform

and Zoom 4 19 Jan 2021 (TBC) Information Session + Live Chat 2 Online Platform

and Zoom 7 27 Jan 2021 (TBC) Live Chat with Staff & Student Online Platform

and Zoom 8 2-4 Feb 2021 (TBC) Preparatory Session (Cantonese) Zoom &

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Important Dates

Application Deadline

Online Application via GEMS, with all

supporting documents

22 February 2021, 9:00 am

Result Announcement

3 March 2021

Reply and Undertaking Form via GEMS

Mid March 2021

2

nd

_{Round SEP Recruitment}

_{Mid March to late March 2021}

Pre-departure briefings

March to May 2021

Application to Host

March to May 2021

Pre-departure Document Submission

June to August 2021

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Contact

Tel: (852) 2948 7654

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

https://www.eduhk.hk/gao/

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