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 organize the Extended Study Programme (ESP) 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, applications for the AY2025-2026 Extended Study Programme will be opened soon to UIC students who intend to study in HKBU in their second or third year of undergraduate studies.

The details of the ESP are as follows:

Number of study places available: 80 for AY2025-2026, 40 per semester

Study Period: Participants can choose to study at HKBU for one semester (Sem 1 or Sem 2) or AY2025-2026. Please note that requests for changes to the study period after the application deadline will not be accommodated.

Eligibility:

1) Full-time 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 an online application via http://p.uic.edu.cn/portal/index.html  (The portal will be opened from February 26^th, 8:00 am to March 4^th 11:30 am)

Step 2: After online submission, please download and print out the completed application form; both the applicant and their parents should sign the application form.

Step 3: Submit the following hard copies of the documents to IDO (T4-103) before March 4^th 3:00 pm:

1) Application form signed by the applicant and parents

2) Personal statement

3) Official transcript

*Please ensure you follow the above application steps to complete your application. If these steps are not followed, please note that your application will not be processed.

Selection criteria and procedures:

1. Eligible applicants will be ranked according to their cGPA. The maximum quota of seats available for one academic year is capped at 10.

2. The number of students shortlisted will be in proportion to the number of actual applications received from each faculty/school. Total number of shortlisted students is 70.

3. Please note that in certain marginal cases, where applicants have identical cGPA, interviews may be arranged as necessary. In these instances, national-level achievements/ awards in extracurricular activities will be taken into consideration. Please complete the relevant section of the application form as deemed necessary.

4. Once the proposed nomination shortlist is ready, IDO will send it to the respective faculty/school for review and approval.

5. Nominations will be sent to HKBU once the applications of shortlisted students are endorsed by all relevant units.

Study seat placement:

Within the group of 70 shortlisted nominees, the preferences of the top 10 students applying for one academic year will be prioritized. Subsequent allocations will be made according to the original preferences of the remaining nominees until the pre-determined quota for each study period (S1:30 or S2:30) is met. For instance, if more than 30 students opt for S1, the first 30 students on the shortlist will be accommodated for that period. Any additional students will be allocated to the other available study period.

Withdrawal:

Should there be a need for withdrawal due to exceptional circumstances, such as health-related issues, please be aware of the following withdrawal deadlines:

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