Where To Go
Sweden
University of Gothenburg
Fact SheetExchange semester
1st Semester or 2nd Semester
Minimum GPA Requirement
2.5
English proficiency minimum scores
TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 79
IELTS : 6.5
Major of study
School of Business
Preferences
Top University
Extraordinary Choice
Remarks
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Nearest locations for visa application at the Swedish consulate are in Shanghai/ 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 and Technology
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
Switzerland
Zurich University of the Arts
Fact SheetExchange 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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United Kingdom
Aberystwyth University
Fact SheetExchange semester
2nd Semester
Minimum GPA Requirement
3
English proficiency minimum scores
TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 93 with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
IELTS : 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component. For course specific requirements, please refer to the fact sheet
Major of study
University Level (For all majors)
School of Creative Arts
Remarks
For students of all majors and students from the Academy of Film.
Exchange Programme Website
Brochure
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United Kingdom
Cardiff University
Fact SheetExchange semester
1st Semester or 2nd Semester
Minimum GPA Requirement
2.8
English proficiency minimum scores
TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : iBT (pre-January 2026): 88 overall with a minimum of 20 in all subskills / (post-January 2026): 4.5 overall with a minimum of 4 in each subskill
IELTS : 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill
Major of study
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology
School of Creative Arts
Preferences
Top University
Remarks
For students from the Academy of Music, Faculty of Science, Department of Chinese Language and Literature (CHI), Department of Religion and Philosophy (REL), Department of English Language and Literature (ENG), Department of Humanities and Creative Writing (HMW), Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies (TIIS), and English Language and Literature and Education (BEED).
Exchange Programme Website
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United Kingdom
City, University of London
Fact SheetExchange semester
2nd Semester
Minimum GPA Requirement
3.0
English proficiency minimum scores
TOEFL (Paper/Computer/Internet) : 101
IELTS : 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Major of study
School of Communication
Remarks
For students from the Department of Journalism only.
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