Easy Steps to Apply - EXTRA EXCHANGE PLACES FOR 2ND SEMESTER 2026/27
Step 1
Attend information sessions held by your faculty/department for the Student Exchange Programme.
Step 2
Refer to the list of the available host institutions provided by International Office and research the institutions carefully via webpage “Where To Go?” to ensure you meet their admission requirements and align with your study plan.
Step 3
Check if you have a valid IELTS or TOEFL test score (valid two years from the test date). If not, take the IELTS (Academic) test or TOEFL on or before 15 June 2026. Tests taken after the deadline will NOT be considered. [IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL test is not required if ALL of your choices of destination are in Mainland China and Taiwan.]
*Please take your test at an authorized IELTS/TOEFL test center (online tests are not accepted).
TOEFL (iBT): http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/ipe/toefl/index.html
IELTS (British Council): https://www.britishcouncil.hk/en/exam/ielts
IELTS (IDP Education): https://www.idp.com/hongkong/ielts/?lang=en
Step 4
Visit the International Office for enquiries, institutions' information and financial supports, etc.
Ask exchange returnees and exchange students about the institutions they are from or have studied at.
Step 5
Consult International Office, your departmental exchange coordinator and/or academic advisor for any specific application schedule and procedures, credit transfer and academic related matters.
Step 6
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Submit our online application for exchange and scholarship ON/BEFORE the application deadline 31 May 2026 (11:59 p.m.) via Qualtrics.
Step 7
Selections for exchange placement will adopt a merit-based approach and be based on your (i) cGPA, (ii) IELTS/TOEFL Score, (iii) extra- and/or co-curricular activities, (iv) personal statement, and (v) availability of places at our exchange partner institutions.
Notes
- Application period is 1 May (9:00 a.m.) to 31 May (11:59 p.m.) in 2026.
[Hint: Submit your application at least 15 minutes before the deadline in case of technical difficulty!]
- Read carefully and follow all steps of Online Application.
- Late applications or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
- Once your application is submitted, NO change of destinations AND/OR the duration of exchange period will be allowed.
- The International Office will forward your application to your Head of Department/Programme Director for endorsement. Only applications with endorsement (and meeting the eligibility criteria) will be offered a place at a particular host institution.
