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Zurich University of the Arts

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

1st Semester or 2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.5

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 79
IELTS : 6.0

Major of study

School of Creative Arts

Preferences

Extraordinary Choice

Remarks

For students from the Academy of Visual Arts only
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Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

Full Year or 2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.5

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 550/79
IELTS : 6.5

Major of study

School of Business

Preferences

Extraordinary Choice

Remarks

Students will study in the School of Management and Law

University of Lausanne

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.5

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 90
IELTS : 6.5

Major of study

School of Business

Preferences

Top University
Extraordinary Choice

Remarks

Students will take courses offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics
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Università della Svizzera italiana

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

Full Year or 2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.5

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 79
IELTS : 6.0

Major of study

University Level (For all majors)

Preferences

Extraordinary Choice

Remarks

1. Università della Svizzera italiana is an Italian taught institution. Almost all courses are held in Italian, while some courses are taught in English. For non-native English speakers it is required to have a good knowledge of the English language (at least a B2).

2. HKBU exchange students could take the following programmes: 
30 ECTS of bachelor courses in English (with potential overlapping in timetable as they belong to 3 specializations):
Marketing (ENG) - 6 ECTS
General Ethics (ENG) - 3 ECTS
Social Marketing (ENG)- 6 ECTS
Intercultural Communication (ENG) - 6 ECTS 
Media and Global Challenges - 6 ECTS 
English Language and English Speaking Culture - 3 ECTS
 
3 of the bachelor courses never overlap (as they belong to the same specialization):
General Ethics (ENG) - 3 ECTS
Social Marketing (ENG)- 6 ECTS
Intercultural Communication (ENG) - 6 ECTS 
 
Courses within the Master in Media Management (English)
https://www.usi.ch/en/education/master/media-management/structure-and-contents
the 3rd semester offers “thematic areas”. Core courses within the same thematic area do not overlap, electives may overlap.

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.5

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 79
IELTS : 6

Major of study

Faculty of Science

Preferences

Extraordinary Choice

Remarks

For Department of Computer Science students only
Students will study in the School of Engineering and Architecture AND School of Information Technology
(https://www.hslu.ch/en/lucerne-school-of-engineering-architecture/degree-programmes/international/course-offerings/)
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University of Ljubljana

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.5

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 79
IELTS : 6.0

Major of study

Faculty of Social Sciences

Preferences

Low Cost Choice
Extraordinary Choice

Remarks

1. For Department of Government & International Studies students only
2. Students are required to complete at least 2 full years of study before exchange 
3. Nearest location for visa application at the Slovenian consulate in Beijing

Catholic University of Portugal

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

Full Year or 2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.5

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 79
IELTS : 6.0

Major of study

School of Business

Preferences

Low Cost Choice
Extraordinary Choice

ESCA School of Management

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

Full Year or 1st Semester or 2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.5

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 550/79-80
IELTS : 6.0

Major of study

School of Business

Preferences

Low Cost Choice
Extraordinary Choice

University of Limerick

Fact Sheet

Exchange semester

1st Semester or 2nd Semester

Minimum GPA Requirement

2.7

English proficiency minimum scores

TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
IELTS : 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Major of study

Faculty of Science

School of Business

Preferences

Extraordinary Choice

Remarks

For Department of Computer Science and School of Business students only

Student Feedback