In order to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and UIC, as well as to leverage the opportunities provided by the Greater Bay Area, we are delighted to announce that the two institutions will jointly launch a brand-new tuition-waived Extended Study Program to provide undergraduate students of both sides with an extended learning experience and career development exploring opportunities in one of the most economically vibrant regions. Accordingly, application for the Extended Study Program will be open soon to UIC students who intend to study in HKBU in their second or third year of undergraduate studies.

Extended Study Program details are as follows:

Number of seats available: 80 for AY2023-2024, 40 per semester

Participation Duration: participant can choose to study at HKBU for one semester (Sem 1 or Sem 2) or AY2023-2024.

Eligibility:

1. fulltime undergraduate students are eligible to participate once in their Y2 or Y3 studies (for instance, Y2 students can apply in their Y1 second semester; Y3 students can apply in their Y2 second semester)

2. Minimum cGPA of 2.5 (sGPA no less than 2.0)

*Every UIC student can apply successfully only once during their undergraduate studies for a tuition waived study away program (ESP or overseas exchange).

Application Procedures:

Step 1: submit online application via http://p.uic.edu.cn/portal/index.html  (will be open from March 27^th 8:00am to April 5^th 11:30am)

Step 2: after online submission, please download and print out the filled application form; the applicant and parents should sign on the application form.

Step 3: submit the following hard copy of document to IDO (T4-103) before April 5^th 2:00pm:

          1) Application form signed by the applicant and parents

          2) Personal statement

          3) Official transcript

*Qualified students will be shortlisted based on their academic performance. Interviews with eligible candidates might be arranged as deemed necessary.

*1300RMB application/training fee per student will be charged once nomination is sent to HKBU. This fee is not refundable.

For general inquiries, please contact  

Ms. Kayla HUANG email: xiaoyanhuang@uic.edu.cn  Tel: 3620058

Ms. Yuki HONG email: yukihong@uic.edu.cn  Tel: 3620468