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HKUST School of Business and Management Undergraduate Outbound Exchange Program: Michigan State University (United States) (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: East Lansing, United States
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HKUST applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Fall, Spring
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Click here for a definition of this term Languages of Instruction: English Language Requirement: Exempted
Accommodation: On-campus
Program Description:

Program Overview

About Michigan State University

Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU focuses its vast resources on creating solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.


About East Lansing

Smallish Lansing is the state capital; a few miles east lies East Lansing, home of Michigan State University. The Greater Lansing CVB has information on both.

Between Lansing's downtown and the university is the 8-mile River Trail. The paved path is popular with cyclists and joggers, and links a number of attractions, including a children's museum, zoo and fish ladder.

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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.


Accommodation

Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.

Last update: 28 Dec 2016