Where To Go
Ireland
University of Galway
Fact SheetExchange semester
1st Semester or 2nd Semester
Minimum GPA Requirement
3
English proficiency minimum scores
TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 88 overall (7-11 for Listening, 16-17 for Speaking, 18-20 for Writing, 8-12 for Reading)
IELTS : 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any one component)
Major of study
University Level (For all majors)
Ireland
University of Limerick
Fact SheetExchange 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
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Morocco
ESCA School of Management
Fact SheetExchange 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
Portugal
Catholic University of Portugal
Fact SheetExchange 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
Slovenia
University of Ljubljana
Fact SheetExchange 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 Arts and 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
Switzerland
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Fact SheetExchange 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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Switzerland
Università della Svizzera italiana
Fact SheetExchange 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.
Switzerland
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Fact SheetExchange semester
Full Year or 2nd Semester
Minimum GPA Requirement
2.5
English proficiency minimum scores
TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 540/213/79
IELTS : 6.0
Major of study
School of Business
Preferences
Extraordinary Choice
Remarks
Students will study in the Olten campus
Switzerland
University of Lausanne
Fact SheetExchange 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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Switzerland
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Fact SheetExchange 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