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HKUST School of Science Undergraduate Outbound Exchange Program: University of California, Irvine (United States) (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Irvine, United States
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HKUST applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Fall, Spring
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Program Description:

Program Overview

About UC Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

With more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 1,100 faculty and 9,400 staff, UCI is among the most dynamic campuses in the University of California system.

UCI fosters the rigorous expansion and creation of knowledge through quality education. Graduates are equipped with theincluding resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.

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 Science)

You are eligible to apply for the exchange program if you are:

  • A non-final year undergraduate student in a 3-Year program in the School of Science, or
  • A Year 2 or 3 undergraduate student in the 4-Year program in the School of Science
  • AND having CGA at 2.5 or above (students with CGA below 2.5 may still submit application; offers will be granted under special consideration)


Language Requirements

Please click here for details of the language requirements specified by the host institution.


Application Process

To apply, click the “Apply Now via SSCI” 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: 18 Jan 2017




This program is currently not accepting applications.