Fact Sheet of Student Exchange Programme at HKBU, 2008/09
Name of Institution
Hong Kong Baptist University
Website of Institution
www.hkbu.edu.hk
Contacts:
Name of International Office
(e.g. International Relations
Office, etc)
Address
International Office
Website for exchange
students
www.hkbu.edu.hk/international
Heads of International Office
(name & position)
Coordinators for incoming
students (name / position /
contacts)
Coordinator for outgoing
students (name / position /
contacts)
Room DLB 925, Level 9, David C. Lam Building, Shaw Campus,
Hong Kong Baptist University, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon
Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Mr. Peter Li, Director
peterli@hkbu.edu.hk
Tel: +852 3411 2187
Fax: +852 3411 5568
Ms. Sandy Lee, International Programme Manager
skwok@hkbu.edu.hk
Tel: +852 3411 5347
Fax: +852 3411 5568
For partners in U.S.A.:
Ms. Christina Chan, Senior Programme Officer
cchanfh@hkbu.edu.hk
Tel: +852 3411 5328
Fax: +852 3411 5568
Same as above
Student Exchange Information:
Semester 1 (fall semester)
Beginning and end of
Starts: 1 September 2008
Semesters (including
Ends: 20 December 2008
examination dates)
(including exams)
Semester 2 (spring semester)
Starts: 12 January 2009
Ends: 18 May 2009 (including
exams)
Expected arrival dates for
exchange students
Semester 1:
25~26 August 2008
Orientation programme
Semester 1:
Semester 2:
27~29 August 2008
7~9 January 2009
Application for Fall semester: 2 May
Application for Spring semester: 15 October
1) To nominate selected students 2 weeks before the application
deadline
2) To send student’s application forms to HKBU by the application
deadline
Application deadlines
Application procedures
Semester 2:
5~6 January 2009
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Application materials (with
link to download forms)
Supporting documents
required for application
Visa requirements
Visa application deadline
Is arrival pick-up service
provided to exchange
students? If yes, how do
they apply?
Courses available to
exchange students (please
kindly provide course list)
1) Enrolment application form
2) HK study visa application form
3) Student Residence Halls application form for undergraduates
4) Fee payment form
The above application forms can be downloaded at
http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~intl/student_02_01_04.php
For academic enrolment:
1) Official transcript
2) For non-native English speaker, English language proficiency
proof (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS)
For study visa application:
1) Copy of passport
2) Financial proof (e.g. bank letter stating a saving balance of
around US$5,000 or equivalent amount for study of 1 semester)
All foreign passport holders must apply for study visa for their
exchange study in HK. Students do not need to arrange it at the
Chinese embassy / consulate in their home country. The HKBU
International Office arrange with the HK Immigration Department in
HK on their behalf. Students should submit the study visa
application forms with a copy of their passport and financial proof to
HKBU International Office. When the visa is approved by the HK
Immigration, the HKBU International Office will send the visa to
student’s home address. It usually takes 4~6 weeks to process.
Application fee will be charged to students accordingly.
The visa application form (A,E,K,L forms) can be downloaded at:
http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~intl/student_02_01_04.php
Semester 1: 2 May (same as exchange application)
Semester 2: 15 October (same as exchange application)
Yes, free-of-charge arrival pick-up is available on the expected
arrival dates. If students cannot arrive on the expected arrival dates,
they have to make their own transportation arrangement to campus.
Detailed instructions on public transportation will be provided in due
course.
Subjects open to international / exchange students:
http://buar.hkbu.edu.hk/uploads/files/admissions/int/int.htm
Minimum and maximum
number of units/credits that
a full-time exchange student
can study each semester
Minimum study load per semester: 12 units of credits
Maximum study load per semester: 18 units of credits
Academic requirements and
compulsory language
requirements for exchange
students
Minimum 2.5 GPA or equivalent; Language requirements for nonnative speakers of English: TOEFL 520/190 or IELTS 6 (unless
exempted by partner agreements)
When will student receive
the acceptance letter?
For Semester 1: June
For Semester 2: November
When will transcript be
released?
For fall semester: February
For spring semester: July
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Housing:
Accommodation
Application procedure for
housing
Housing application deadline
Other facilities on-campus
Fees and Others:
Do students need to pay any
other fees?
Monthly costs (for reference
only)
Insurance:
Health insurance
requirements
Undergraduate students will be accommodated at the on-campus
Student Residence Halls (http://shcweb.hkbu.edu.hk/) All are
double occupancy rooms. Halls fee in 2008/09 is HKD5,805 (fall
semester), HKD6,615 (spring semester), HKD12,600 (full
academic year).
Housing application should be sent along with the enrolment
application to the HKBU International Office. Student residence
halls application form can be downloaded at
http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~intl/student_02_01_04.php
Semester 1: 2 May (same as exchange application)
Semester 2: 15 October (same as exchange application)
Sports centre, swimming pool, library, computer centre, cafeteria,
bookshop, Chinese restaurant, clinic, Chinese medicine clinic
Administration fee (including visa application): HKD1,600
(~USD 206)
Transportation: HKD200 (~USD 26)
Meals: HKD3,000 (~USD 385)
Entertainment: HKD1,000 (~USD 130)
Miscellaneous: HKD1,000 (~USD 130)
Plus housing cost as mentioned above
All exchange and study abroad students are required to obtain
adequate insurance prior to arrival in HK. Students should check
with their home institutions and/or insurance agents about medical
and accident insurance coverage. If the home insurance policy
covers the concerned student for his/her overseas study, he/she
should retain it. If that is not the case, please remind the student to
negotiate for coverage of his/her overseas study in HK (including
personal trips outside HK) before travelling.
Additional Information:
If in doubt, please feel free to contact the International Office:
Ms. Christina Chan
Senior Programme Officer
Email: cchanfh@hkbu.edu.hk
Tel: +852 3411 5328
Fax: +852 3411 5568
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