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HKUST School of Business and Management Undergraduate Outbound Exchange Program: University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: St. Gallen, Switzerland
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HKUST applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Fall, Spring
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Languages of Instruction: English Language Requirement: Exempted
Accommodation: Off-campus only
Program Description:

Program Overview

About University of St. Gallen

The University of St.Gallen in Switzerland is a place for students and for the people living in the region as well. We are an educational institution, event organiser, employer, provider of services and much more.

HSG has been part of St.Gallen for more than one hundred years, originally as a “business academy” and today as a university. We give our students the opportunity to profit from an ideal mix of research and practical experience.

In order to facilitate top achievements in teaching and research, all aspects must be right. Each and every person who is part of the university is dedicated to quality. The following pages provide information about the people behind the organisation of the University of St.Gallen and the services we provide.


About St. Gallen

St.Gallen is situated between the Swiss Alps and Lake Constance, nestling in a picturesque landscape. It is a city with approx. 80,000 inhabitants in the eastern, German-speaking part of Switzerland, close to the Austrian and German border.

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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