Inbound Exchange | Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology

Inbound Exchange

ABCT emphasize both theories and applications, we aim to extend our students’ learning experience beyond the classroom, and to enhance their all-round development.

We welcome students from overseas institutions to join us.

	Incoming Exchange	Study Abroad
Definition	If your Home institution has a valid Student Exchange Agreement with PolyU, you can apply to PolyU as an Incoming Exchange student through nomination by your Home institution. Partner list of PolyU	If your Home institution does not hold an Exchange collaboration with PolyU, you are regard as a Study Abroad student (not available to institutions in Chinese Mainland, Macau and Taiwan).
Period	Usually 1 semester (Sem1/Sem2/Summer)
Course	Incoming students can choose their host Department, and will be enrolled as a Full-time student. Each student is required to study min. 9 credits and max. 18 credits per semester, in which subjects within the chosen Department must take up at least 50% of enrolled subjects (Subject list)
Requirement	No proof of English proficiency is required for Incoming Exchange students (except from China/ Taiwan) Recommend an English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 internet-based Recommend GPA point of at least 2.7/4.0
Fee	Waived PolyU tuition fee (but students are still required to pay tuition fee at home institution) Students have to pay for their own air tickets, accommodation, Visa, insurance and daily expenses etc.	Required to pay PolyU tuition fee Students have to pay for their own air tickets, accommodation, Visa, insurance and daily expenses etc.
Application	Nominations are to be made by your home institution, please consult your Home institution on its requirements for exchange nomination.	Interested students may apply directly via GEO.

For more details, please visit the Global Engagement Office (GEO) website.