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HKUST School of Science Undergraduate Outbound Exchange Program: Newcastle University (United Kingdom) (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 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 Newcastle University

Newcastle University has always focused on academic excellence and the impact of academic work. Today, these long-held ideals are more relevant than ever. They define our vision for the University. Newcastle University's main campus is located in the heart of Newcastle in the north east of England, it also has a campus located in the City of London where a range of university preparation programmes are offered.


About Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne (also known as Newcastle) is one of the largest cities in England located in Tyne and Wear. Situated North of the River Tyne it used to be known as the county town of Northumberland. There are many sites to see in the city of Newcastle such as the Tyne Bridge, the Discovery Museum and ‘St James Park’ the famous football ground.

Newcastle upon Tyne is a true regional capital that clings to the north bank of the River Tyne that hosts seven city bridges. The most famous of these bridges is perhaps the great arched suspension bridge that carries the A1. The oldest of the bridges is the Robert Stephenson’s high combined road and rail bridge that was erected in 1849.

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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 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: 26 Oct 2017




This program is currently not accepting applications.