Student Exchange

CityU-EE Students

FAQ

	Requirements for joining student exchange programme
	Which country, when to join and for how long
	Credit Transfer
	Finance and accommodation
	Mainland Students

Departmental Guidelines

The following guidelines will be reviewed regularly to take into consideration any changes in circumstances and experience. (revised in Jan 2010)

1.	All outbound exchange students should prepare a course plan prior to their exchange. They should select courses from the host institution which are relevant to their programme. The course registration form should be signed by the Student Exchange Programme Advisor / Associate Programme Leader (Student Matters).

2.	All outbound EE exchange students are required to take no less than 12 credits or equivalent or fullfill the minimum workload of the host University for one semester during the exchange studies. Any reduction of study load must be approved by the Associate Programme Leader (Student Matters) on the recommendation of the EE Student Exchange Coordinator prior to or during the exchange. Click here for the application form. Late applications sent in after your exchange will NOT be accepted unless extenuating justifications are given. Failure to fulfill this will result in refunding any cash award or scholarship provided by the Department and the College.

3.	Students should submit a photocopy of the official academic transcript issued by the host institution on their return.

4.	In order to claim credit transfer for courses taken on exchange, outbound students must obtain a pass or higher grade in the courses which are conducted in English and have at least 70% of their syllabus similar to the corresponding non-OOD and non-English courses at CityU.

5.	Outbound students are reminded to fulfill any other additional requirements as stipulated by their scholarship and entry visa.

Undergraduate Students

Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO), a unit of CityU, provides pre-departure orientation training, as well as on-going assistance and support to outbound exchange students throughout the exchange programmes. Subject to availability of funding, eligible CityU students will also receive funding support from the Student Exchange Fund. You can obtain the following information from the MEAO website:

Who Can Apply	Funding Support	Selection Criteria
How to Apply	Enquiries	Things to Note
Closing Dates	Useful Links	Consulate General in Hong Kong
FAQ

Application Period for 2011/12 - First Round: 26 Dec 2010 - 16 Jan 2011; Second Round: Late August - September 2011 via AIMS

Results will be announced within 3 weeks after the deadline.

Research Students

Postgraduate research students wishing to benefit from the exchange programme should note these steps:

1.	Check the application deadlines of the partner institution. For University of Washington, please check the deadlines given at the 'Exchange Programme at UW'
2.	Check whether you fulfil the English requirement of the partner institution.
3.	Check the courses available and consult supervisor on the research activities you will be engaged in throughout the exchange programme.
4.	Complete Study Leave Application (Form SGS06) – please specify 'Joining Exchange Programme' in Section B – 'Nature of Study' apart from other relevant information required.
5.	Complete Application Form for Research Activities Funds (Form SGS14).
6.	Seek supervisor's recommendation.
7.	Submit the completed forms to Ms Lucia Mak (Tel: 2788 7772; Email: eelucia@cityu.edu.hk) at least eight weeks before the application deadline specified by the partner institution. Approval from Head of Department will be sought within one week upon receiving applications.
8.	Upon approval of Head of Department, complete the application form of the partner institution and return it to Ms Lucia Mak at least two weeks before the application deadline set by the partner institution.
9.	Upon approval of the partner institution, submit SGS06 and SGS14 to SGS.
10.	Arrange student visa and other travelling documents.

Credit Transfer

Exchange students may apply for credit transfer for courses they took in the partner institutions subject to the following conditions:

1.	At least half of the credit units required for the award must be earned by the courses taken at CityU.
2.	Credit transfer granted will only count towards a University award but will not count in the calculation of a student's GPA, except where special arrangements have been made.
3.	Application should be made immediately in the semester following the exchange programme.
4.	Applications for credit transfer should be made by the students to the Academic Regulations and Records Office for approval.
**	Students are advised to consult Student Exchange Coordinators or Programme Advisors on the possibility of credit transfer before enrolling in the courses offered by the partner institutions. Some of the outbound exchange students were granted credit transfer for certain courses. The table below serves as a reference for students.

Partner Institution	Year	Courses granted credit transfer
Partner Institution	Year	Courses taken at Partner Institution	CityU Courses
Brock University, Ontario, Canada	SemA, 2006/7	COSC 3P01 Introduction to Computer Networking	EE3015 Computer Networks
Carnegie Mellon U, US	Sem B, 2005/06	ECE 18345 Intro to Telecom Networks	EE3311 Networking II
		ECE 18396 Signals and Systems	EE3112 Signal Analysis
		ECO 73100 Principles of Economics	ELT9999 Out-of-Discipline
		STA 36225 Intro to Prob & Stat I	EE3313 Queueing System & Teletraffic Engineering
	Sem A, 2006/07	ECE 18410 Physical Sensors	EE3115 Semiconductor Materials & Devices
		ECE 18491 Digital Signal Processing	EE4015 Digital Signal Processing in Communication
		ECE 18496 Bioimaging	EE4206 Digital Image Processing
Clarkson University, USA	Sem B, 2005/06	EE321 Systems and Signal Processing	EE3118 Linear System & Signal Analysis
		EE341 Microelectronics	EE3115 Semiconductor Materials & Devices
		EE450 Control Sytems	EE3114 Systems and Control
Concordia University, Canada	Sem B, 2002/03	COEN 313 Digital Systems Design II	EE4204 (IT4204) Digital System Design with VHDL
		COEN 445 Comm Protocol & Network Security	EE4215 (IT4703) Security Technology
		COMP 451 Database Design	CS3463 (IT3701) Multimedia Database
	Sem B, 2008/09	ELEC 353 TRANSM.LI.CIRC.CELEC-MAG WAV	EE 3109 Applied Electromagnetics
		ELEC 462 DIGITAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS	EE 3101 Communication Engineering
		ELEC 372 FUNDAMENTALS/CONTROL SYSTEMS	EE 3114 Systems and Control
		COEN 451 VLSI DESIGN I	EE 3132 Microelectronic Circuit Design
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and nology	Sem B, 2006/07	EE627 Performance Analysis Communication Networks	EE4011 Performance Evaluation of Communication Networks
		CS480 Introduction to Computer Graphics	EE4208 Engineering Techniques for Computer Graphics
		CS101 Introduction to Computer Programming	EE3206 Java Programming & Application
McGill University, Canada	Sem B, 2004/05	COMP 304 Object-Oriented Design	CS3362 O-O Modeling and Design
		ECSE 423 Fundamentals of Photonics	EE4035 Optical Communications
		ECSE 528 Telecom Network Architecture	EE3320 Internet Tech & Protocols
Nanjing U, Jiangsu, PRC	Sem A, 2003/04	南向對象的軟件工程學	CS3362 O-O Modeling and Design
		通訊原理	EE3008 Principles of Communications
		數字圖像處理	EE4206 (IT4304) Digital Image Processing
		電子商務系統開發與維護	Group III Elective of IE programme
NanYang Technological U, Singapore	Sem B, 2005/06	E311 Control Engineering	EE3114 Systems and Control
		E312 Principles of Communication	EE3008 Principles of Communications
		E314 Microprocessor	EE3120 (IT3901) Microprocessor &Assembly Language Programming
		E316 Analogue Electronic	EE3110 Analogue Electronic Circuits
		E317 Electromagnetics	EE2104 Introduction to Electromagnetics and EE3109 Applied Electromagnetics
	Sem B, 2006/07	EE3011 Modelling and Control	EE3114 System and Control
		EE3104 Digital Signal Processing	EE3101 Communication Engineering
		EE4110 Optical Comm System Design	EE4035 Optical Communications
	Sem A, 2009/10	EE3017 COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS	EE3016 WANs & Communication Protocols
		EE2010 SIGNALS & SYSTEMS	EE 3210 Signals and Systems
		CSC 205 OPERATING SYSTEMS	CS3161 Operating System Principles
		CSC206 DATABASE SYSTEMS	CS3462 Intro to Database Systems
Purdue University	Sem A 2008/09	ECE30100 Signals and Systems	EE3210 Signals and Systems
		CNIT27200 Database Fundamentals	CS3462 Introduction to Database Systems
State U of NY at Stony Brook	Sem B 2007/08	ESE315 Control System Design	EE3114 Systems and Control
		ESE342 Digital Communication Systems	EE3101 Communication Engineering
		ESE363 Fiber Optic Communications	EE4035 Optical Communications
		EE4110 Optical Comm System Design	EE4035 Optical Communications
Tampere U of Tech, Finland	Sem B, 2009/10	SGN-3057 Digital Image Processing II	EE4206 Digital Image Processing
		SITRY 001 Finnish Society and Culture	EE3320 Internet Tech & Protocols
		TLT-2606 Advanced Course on Networking	ELT 999 Out-of Discipline Courses
The U of New South Wales, Australia	Sem B, 2003/04	ELEC 4413 Control of Discrete-time Systems	EE4045 Computer Controlled System
		MATH 3411 Information, Codes and Ciphers	EE4212 (IT4403) Information and Coding
		TELE 4353 Mobile and Satellite Communication Systems	EE4036 Wireless Communications
Tsinghua U, Beijing, PRC	Sem B, 2009/10	00 250033 Computer Networks & Appns	EE3015 Computer Networks
		00 740123 JAVA & Object-Oriented Program	EE3206 Java Programming & Application
		30 220343 Automatic Control Theory	EE3114 Systems & Control
		30 230703 Digital Image Processing	EE4206 Digital Image Processing
Tsinghua U, Beijing, PRC	Sem B, 2005/06	00740123 Java & Object-oriented Programming	EE3206 Java Programming & Applications
		320230272 Database	CS3462 Introduction to Database Systems
Tsinghua U, Beijing, PRC	Sem A, 2006/07	00740123 Java & Object-Oriented Programming	EE3206 Java Programming & Application
U of Applied Science Nuremberg, Germany	Sem B, 2009/10	0 1 German for Beginners I 02 Fin, Invest & Capital Budgeting	ELT 9999 Out-of Discipline course
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champ	Sem A, 2010/11	ECE 210 Analog Signal Processing	EE3118 Linear Sys & Signal Analysis
		ECE 313 Probability with Engineering Application	MA3160 Prob & Stochastic Processes
		ECE 316 Ethics & Engineering	EE3014 Engineers in Society
		ECE 329 Intro Electromagnetic Fields	EE2104 Intro to Electromagnetics
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champ	Sem B, 2009/10	ECE 410 Digital Signal Processing I	EE4015 Digital Signal Processing in Communication
		ECE 486 Control Systems	EE3114 Systems & Control
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champ	Sem B, 2006/07	ECE410 Digital Signal Processing	EE4015 Digital Signal Processing in Communication
		ECE413 Probability with Engrg Application	MA3160 Prob & Stochastic Processes
		ECE418 Image & Video Processing	EE4206 Digital Image Processing
		ECE486 Control Systems	EE3114 Systems and Control
	Sem A, 2009/10	ECE316 Engineering Ethics	EE3014 Engineers in Society
		ECE450 Lines, Fields, and Waves	EE3109 Applied Electromagnetics
		ECE411 Computer Organization & Design	EE3120 Mp & Assembly Language Prog
		EC464 Power Electronics	EE4101 Modern Power Electronics
		ECE453 Wireless Comm Systems	EE5602 Active RF & Microwave Technqs
		ECE313 Probability with Engrg Applic	MA3160 Prob & Stochastic Processes
U of Iowa, USA	SemB 2009/10	055 150 Comm Theory	EE3008 Principles of Comm
		22C 031 Algorithms	CS4335 Design & Analysis of Algorithms
		22C 145 Artificial Intelligence	EE4332 O-O Intelligent Systems
		22C 169 Computer Security	EE4215 Security Technology
University of Manitoba, Canada	SemB 2008/09	ECE3590 Electromagnetic Theory	EE3109 Applied Electromagnetics
		ECE4250 Digital Communications	EE3101 Communication Engineering
		ECE4420 Digital Control	EE3114 Systems and Control
U of Maryland, USA	Sem B 2009/10	ENEE 324 Eng Probability	MA3160 Prob & Stochastic Processes
		ENEE 463 Digital Control Systems	EE3114 Systems & Control
University of Maryland, USA	Sem A 2009/10	ENEE426 Communication Networks	EE3016 WANs & Communication Protocols
		CMCS131 Object-oriented Prog I	EE3206 Java Programming & Application
		ENEE322 Signal & System Theory	EE3210 Signals and Systems
		ENEE324 ENG Probability	MA3160 Prob & Stochastic Processes
U of Toronto, Canada	Sem B 2009/10	ECE 311H1 Dynamic System & Control	EE3114 Systems & Control
		ECE 361H1 Computer Networks I	EE3015 Computer Networkss
		ECE 431H1 Digital Signal Proc	EE4015 Digital Signal Processing in Comm
		ECE 472H1 Eng. Eco. Ana. & Entre.	ELT9999 Out-of Discipline Courses
University of Washington	Sem A, 2007/08	CSE444 Introduction to Database System	CS3462 Introduction to Database Systems
		CSE142 Computer Programming I	EE3206 Java Programming & Applications
		EE461 Computer Communication and Networks	EE3320 Internet Technologies & Protocols
	Sem B 2007/08	EE442 Digital Signal & Filtering	EE4015 Digital Signal Processing in Communications
		EE481 Microwave Electronic Design	EE5601 RF and Mircrowave Techniques
	Sem B 2007/08 & Summer Term 2007/08	EE442 Digital Signals and Filtering	EE3202 Digital Signal Processing
		EE443 Design and Application of DSP	EE4207 Digital Speech & Audio Process
		EE461 Introduction to Computer Communication Network	EE3016 WANs & Communication Protocols
		CSE410 Computer Systems	CS3161 Operating System Principles
	Sem A 2008/09	EE235 CT Linear Systems	EE3118 Linear Systems & Signal Analysis
		EE361 APPL EM	EE3109 Applied Electromagnetics
	SemA 2009/10	CSE142 Computer Programming I	EE3206 Java Programming & Application
		EE235 Continuous Time Linear Systems	EE3210 Signal and Systems
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Sem A 2008/09	CS1054 Introduction to Programming in JAVA	EE3206 Java Programming & Applications
		ECE2704 Signals and Systems	EE3210 Signals and Systems
		CS3204 Operating Systems	CS 3161 Operating System Principles
		CS4604 Introduction to Database Mgt Systems	CS3462 Introduction to Database Systems
	Sem B 2008/09	ECE 3614 Intro Comm Systems	EE 3008 Principles of Communications
		ECE 4984 SS: Image Processing	EE 4206 Digital Image Processing
		CS 4204 Computer Graphics	EE 4208 Eng'g Technqs for Comp Graphic
Zhejiang U, PRC	Sem B 2009/10	061L00 10 社會心理學 201L00 30 市場營銷概論	ELT9999 Out-of Discipline Courses
		211G00 30 JAVA 程序設計基礎與實驗	EE3206 Java Programming & Application
		111931 21 計算機網絡	EE3015 Computer Networks
		111931 91 光纖通訊	EE4035 Optical Communications
		101202 10 電力電子技術I	EE4101 Modern Power Electronics
		傳統文化與現代中國	CCIV0101 Chinese Civilization I

Advisors

Student Exchange Coordinator
Prof Keith Q T Zhang (Tel: 2784 4215; Email: eekzhang@cityu.edu.hk)

Deputy Student Exchange Coordinator
Dr Eric W M Wong (Tel: 2788 7706; Email: eeewong@cityu.edu.hk )

Programme Advisors (courses to take, credit transfer, etc.)
BEngCE students: Mr Bruce K B Tong (Tel: 2788 7271; Email: kbtong@cityu.edu.hk)
BEngECE students: Dr Joshua E Y Lee (Tel: 2788 9897; Email: joshulee@cityu.edu.hk)
BEngIE students: Dr Eric W M Wong (Tel: 2788 7706; Email: eeewong@cityu.edu.hk)

General Support
Ms Lucia Mak (Tel: 2788 7772; Email: eelucia@cityu.edu.hk)
Ms Jenny Lim (Tel: 2788 9399; Email: lhyjenny@cityu.edu.hk)

Funding Support


	Government and other external sources

	College of Science and Engineering

	Department of Electronic Engineering
	-	Regulation of the Scholarship of the Student Exchange Programme
	-	Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements for joining student exchange programme

What are the requirements for the student exchange?

To be eligible for exchange studies, you must (i) be a full-time undergraduate student of a UGC-funded bachelor's degree; (ii) have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 or above in the last semester/term of study; and (iii) have completed at least one year of study in the bachelor's degree programme at CityU before commencing the exchange programme.

I understand that I have to fulfill the English language requirement. What is that all about?

Students who wish to participate in exchange programmes using English as the medium of instruction and assessment must meet one of the following requirements BEFORE commencing the exchange studies.


1.	A minimum TOEFL score of 213 (computer-based test), 550 (paper-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
2.	A minimum IELTS Band 6.5; or
3.	Grade C or above in one of the following subjects: - HKALE Use of English / English Literature - GCE A/AS Level English Language/English Literature/English Language and Literature (Grade B for subjects at GCSE level); or
4.	Grade C or above in an English course approved by Senate for fulfilling the University's language requirement

Apart from the University requirement, students also need to follow specific language requirement(s) set by the partner institutions, if any. Failure to do so will not only result in the withdrawal of the Student Exchange Fund sponsorship, but may also lead to the withdrawal of application. Students MUST plan well in advance and fulfill the University language requirement before the exchange programme commence.

Can I apply for student exchange if I haven't met the English language requirement before the application deadline?

Yes, you can put in the application. However, you are advised to think about ways to fulfill the English language requirements. Failure to fulfill the language requirement will result in the withdrawal of the student exchange grant, and will also lead to a disqualification of application if it has been set by the partner institutions.

Is academic result a major selection criterion? What I mean is that does a student with a CGPA of 3.2 stand a higher chance than a student with a CGPA of 2.9?

Not necessarily. It depends on your performance during the selection interview.

Which country, when to join and for how long

1.	Which countries can I go?
	You may choose to go to the US, Canada, the UK, France, Turkey, the Mainland, Korea, Singapore, and Australia. For institutional level exchange programmes, please click “partner institutions” at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/inso/. For College/departmental level exchange programmes, please click http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cse/student_corner/exchange/outgoing/index.html.

2.	What is the difference between institutional level exchange programmes and departmental level exchange programes?
	Institutional level exchange programmes are based on exchange agreements signed between CityU and partner institution, e.g. CityU and McGill University. Departmental level exchange programmes are based on the exchange arrangements signed between EE and partner institution.

3.	How long is the exchange?
	It depends. Normally, it lasts for one semester. The Government's funding support will be provided for one semester only. However, there are also cases that students go on exchange for one full academic year.

Credit Transfer

1.	Can I get credit transfer for courses that I take in an overseas university?
	It depends very much on the level and relevancy of the courses you take in that university. To be sure, you should identify and discuss in detail with the Programme Advisors for Exchange Students.

Finance and accommodation

1.	Do I need to pay tuition to the partner institution?
	No, exchange students only need to pay tuition and any other study-related costs to their home institution.

2.	How much do I need to pay?
	It depends on your destination. The government supports and promotes student exchange programmes for local full-time UGC-funded bachelor students. The amount of funding support ranges from HK$9,000 to HK$20,000 per student for one semester. The College of Science and Engineering and EE Department will also provide some funding support to successful applicants. The amount of sponsorship will be considered on the merit of each case.

3.	Although there are subsidies from the Government, the College and the Department, what if I finally find myself not being able to afford the exchange? Is there any loan available to successful applicants? If yes, how to apply?
	Yes, the SDS has made available bursaries and loans for outgoing exchange students who have financial difficulties. If you are selected, SDS will inform you of the availability of such temporary loan and its application procedures. The loan amounts will be determined by destinations, the highest is HK$20,000 for students going to the US.

4.	Is it easy to find accommodation?
	Most overseas universities do not provide accommodations for exchange students. Exchange students are advised to depart early to look for accommodation. You may also approach their International Exchange offices for assistance.

Mainland Students

1.	I am a student from the Mainland. Can I join the student exchange programme?
	Yes, you may participate in the exchange programme. However, you are not eligible for the award of the student exchange fund provided by the Government. However, you can still apply for the College’s and Department’s funding support.

Last updated : 21 Oct 2011