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

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  • Locations: Birmingham, 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.
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Program Description:

Program Overview

About The University of Birmingham

Founded in 1900, The University of Birmingham was England's first civic university where students from all religions and backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. The University comprises of five colleges: College of Arts and Law, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and College of Social Sciences. Located in the hear of England with campuses in the Edgbaston and Selly Oak areas of Birmingham which is one of Europe's most exciting destinations, the University offers you an incredible opportunity to enrich your life and learning experience through encountering different cultures, people and environments.


About Birmingham

Birmingham is situated at the heart of the UK's road and rail networks. There is also Birmingham Airport just outside the city. In short, Birmingham is easy to get to. Birmingham is a city that rewards the curious, the explorers who want to discover England for themselves. Whether it’s heritage and culture, green spaces, shopping and award-winning street food or architectural icons, our city is packed full of hidden gems for you to uncover and share. Birmingham has a special place in Britain's history. Inventions from this area (including the steam engine and the lightbulb) have fundamentally changed the way the world works. 
Come and see for yourself how Birmingham continues to make its mark on the world today.


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)


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: 31 Oct 2018




This program is currently not accepting applications.