Program Overview
About Lehigh University
Lehigh is a premier private residential research university. It is ranked in the top tier of national research universities each year, and its four colleges have earned a reputation for their entrepreneurial and interdisciplinary approach to learning. Recognized among the nation's premier research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Lehigh's small size, ideal student-to-faculty ratio and vibrant campus allow students to collaborate on projects in and out of the classroom.
Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia and is right in the middle of the Mid-Atlantic corridor. Lehigh's campus is on South Mountain in Bethlehem and actually consists of three contiguous areas: The Asa Packer Campus (home to most of the academic and residential buildings), Mountaintop Campus and the Murray H. Goodman Campus.
About Bethlehem
Known as the Christmas City, this Lehigh Valley city was originally settled by the Moravians, the oldest Protestant denomination in the world. The city got its name on Christmas Eve in 1741, when Count Zinzendorf of Saxony visited a two-room log house that housed both people and animals. Today, a huge electrical star shines nightly from the peak of South Mountain. Bethlehem's recent history has been inextricably linked with that of the Bethlehem Steel Company. Bethlehem is the home of Lehigh University; many community events and traditional entertainments make this diverse city a place to see year-round.
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Academic
Click Here for a list of courses offered to exchange students.
Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
- Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.
Eligibility (for students applying via School of Business and Management)
SBM 4Y students can exchange-out either in Year-3 Fall or Spring or Year-4 Fall. Application periods are usually the year before exchange and are as follows:
- Year-3 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year fall
- Year-3 Spring Exchange – Apply end of 2nd year spring
- Year-4 Fall Exchange – Apply end of 3rd year fall
Exchange CGA Requirements: The minimum CGA criterion for exchange is 2.65 (Past Average CGA for 2014/15)
Application Process
To apply, click the "Apply Now via SBM" button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
CLICK HERE for details on visa and residence permit.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
HKUST students who take part in the University's exchange programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
