Candidates must have demonstrated excellent academic performance during UIC study. For overseas exchange and study abroad, minimum requirements for each candidate are: IELTS 6.0 (RWSL no less than 5.5) or TOFEL79 (RWSL no lower than 19) and cGPA 2.5 (sGPA no less than 2.0). For domestic exchange, English language proficiency certificate is not required; however, a recommendation letter certifying the applicant possesses an adequate level of English proficiency for success in studies is essential. IDO will select qualified students based on their academic records, host school quota, TOEFL/IELTS score, participation in Extra Curricular Activities as well as reference letters, and submit the complete application materials to deans and AR for approval. The Department Head or his/her representative will be invited to conduct interviews with overseas exchange and study abroad applicants. 1300 RMB application/training fee per student will be charged once the student is recruited by UIC. This fee is not refundable.

· About 95 exchange and study abroad seats are available up to June 7th, 2022. Notice will be sent out to all students if more information is received from partner institutions.

IMPORTANT:

As the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is still evolving globally, students and parents should have themselves properly informed about all possible foreseeable risk factors and consider if you and your parents are willing to take the risks before deciding to apply for the program. In addition, please be aware that visa issues could still be challenging and that travel restrictions and quarantine measures could be implemented accordingly in the host country.

· Beijing Foreign Studies University

Further information regarding exchange program details and course offerings at Beijing Foreign Studies University will be notified once it reaches to IDO.

· University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS)

Tuition Fees: https://www.lps.upenn.edu/non-degree-programs/igsp/tuition

· UC Berkeley Extension

Tuition $13,900 - $21,900 per semester

Berkeley Haas Global Access Program and Berkeley Global Access Program

are more suitable for UIC students at the moment, please click the programme name for more information and courses available. Applicants must have completed at least 1 full year of study at UIC.

· The University of Edinburgh

The minimum English language test scores are as follows:

Ø IELTS (Academic module) overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component

Ø TOEFL iBT 92 or above with 20 in each section

           Applicants must have completed at least 1 full year of study at UIC.

The tuition fees for the 2022/2023: £10,600 per semester

· The University of Glasgow

The tuition fees for the 2022/2023: £9,175 per semester

For more information about partner institutions and useful information, please click the below link:

https://web.uic.edu.cn/en/ido/collaborative-partners

Please consult your Department Head or Academic Advisor of your programme with your study plan before application.

Programme online application period: Aug. 10th -Sept. 12th, 2022

Programme online application link: http://p.uic.edu.cn/portal/staff/index

Please hand in below print documents before 12:00 Sept. 13th, 2022 to IDO office at T4-103:

·Printed application form with parents’ signatures; 

·Original copy of UIC academic transcript (transcripts of all previous semesters);

·Personal statement (print out with your signature and date);

·Original copy of English certificate (IELTS or TOEFL), only applicable to overseas exchange and study abroad programmes;

·A signed letter of recommendation from your English language teacher and a teacher in your program respectively;

·One copy of passport (valid at least six months after the end of the exchange and study abroad programme), only applicable to overseas exchange and study abroad programmes;

·One copy of ID card (both sides on one page);

Main contacts:  

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

· Mr. Cody MENG email: codyxbmeng@uic.edu.cn Tel: 3620027

Information is subject to change per request by partner institutions.

International Development Office