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1 Summer Overseas Study 2018 June ~ July 2018 Bringing Ultimate Success to your future 1

2 Aims & Objectives Provide an opportunity for you to attend a SUMMER programme at a reputable overseas institution Enhance your English proficiency Enrich your educational and personal experience Interact and cultural exchange Polish your personal portfolio 2

3 Reputable Universities Top 100 in QS Ranking 2018 UCD UBC Harvard U U Cambridge KU NTU UQ 3

Funding, Quota & Eligibility Total Funding: $2,000,000 Intake Quota: 170 (for all students in CCCU) Eligibility: Year 1 students with age 18+ by May 2018 CGPA > 3.0 (sem A > 3.

4 Funding, Quota & Eligibility Total Funding: $2,000,000 Intake Quota: 170 (for all students in CCCU) Eligibility: Year 1 students with age 18+ by May 2018 CGPA > 3.0 (sem A > 3.0) Basic English language requirement: IELTS 5.5+, Level 3 in HKDSE, B or above in CGE1000 / B- or above in CGE1500 No previous experience of living or studying in an English speaking country for more than 12 months. 4

5 CATEGORY A STUDY ABROAD SCHEME 5

Cat A: Study Abroad Scheme No Universities Tuition Fees, Air Tickets, Accommodation Duration Credit Transfer 1 Harvard University, USA (QS ranking: 3) Harvard Summer School Tuition + Accommodation

2,500 Air Tickets: HKD 10,000 HKD 35,000+ 2 weeks late Jul ~ early Aug No 3 London School of Economics and Political Sciences, UK (QS ranking: 31) HKD 40,000 ~ 50,000 3 weeks mid Jun ~ early Jul Yes

6 Cat A: Study Abroad Scheme No Universities Tuition Fees, Air Tickets, Accommodation Duration Credit Transfer 1 Harvard University, USA (QS ranking: 3) Harvard Summer School Tuition + Accommodation Fee: USD 4,500 Air Tickets: HKD 6,000 HKD 42, weeks mid Jun ~ mid Aug Yes (3 CU) 2 University of Cambridge, UK (QS ranking: 4) International Summer Programme Tuition + Accommodation Fee: GBP 2,500 Air Tickets: HKD 10,000 HKD 35, weeks late Jul ~ early Aug No 3 London School of Economics and Political Sciences, UK (QS ranking: 31) HKD 40,000 ~ 50,000 3 weeks mid Jun ~ early Jul Yes 4 Nanyang Technological University (QS ranking: 13) HKD 20,000 ~ 24,000 2 weeks (July) No 6 Other Institutions within Top 50s in QS 2018 ranking: LBS, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Yale, Auckland, Toronto, etc.

7 CAT A SAS Responsibility 1. Students will need to apply individually to foreign institutions following consultations with Programme Leaders or Heads of Divisions. Before students make course selection, they are advised to consult the Programme Leader for courses offered in the host institution that can have the credit-units transferred to the programme of study. Students can also consult the Head of the Division if the course to be exempted is about General Education. 2. Students still have to pay the tuition fee to CCCU in accordance to its payment schedule for the credit units earned from the host institution and transferred to their programme of studies at CCCU. 3. Students are responsible for arranging air flight and accommodation with the host institution. 4. Students are responsible for their own study, daily living, and safety for the duration of the study period. 5. Students may join other trips organized by the host institution but not directly connected with the study course at their own expense (except for trips/visits that are required as part of a course being studied). 10

8 CAT A SAS Responsibility 6. Students may stay longer in the city or country at their own expense after the term or semester has ended but before the CCCU semester starts (except as recommended as part of orientation to the host intuition). 7. Students are responsible for applying for a transcript from the host institution to certify his/her completion of study and paying the relevant costs. 8. Students will present the flight tickets and receipts of accommodation, transportation, and study-related expenses (excluding meals) to CCCU for reimbursement purpose. CCCU will reimburse an amount up to a maximum of $25, Students have to report to the Division his/her completion of study and furnish supporting evidence (e.g. transcripts) as proof. 10. Students are required to submit to their respective Programme Leader a 200-word reflection summary of their Study Abroad experiences within 4 weeks after they return to Hong Kong. 11. CCCU students are covered by the Group Personal Accident Insurance. For better coverage, students are advised to take out additional insurance at their own expense. Travel insurance is not subsidised by the scheme. 11

9 CATEGORY B OVERSEAS ATTACHMENT SCHEME 12

Cat B: Overseas Attachment Scheme No Universities Tuition Fees, Air Tickets, Accommodation Duration Intake Quota Credit Transfer 1 University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada

14) 4 wks 3 Jun ~ 3 Jul 20+ Yes (6 CU) 2 University of Queensland (UQ), Australia - Ranking: 47 Tuition + Accommodation Fee: AUD 3,800 Air Tickets: HKD 6,000 HKD 30,000+ (1:5.

10 Cat B: Overseas Attachment Scheme No Universities Tuition Fees, Air Tickets, Accommodation Duration Intake Quota Credit Transfer 1 University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada -Ranking: 51 Tuition + Accommodation Fee: CAD 5,100 Air Tickets: HKD 6,500 HKD 40,000+ (1:6.14) 4 wks 3 Jun ~ 3 Jul 20+ Yes (6 CU) 2 University of Queensland (UQ), Australia - Ranking: 47 Tuition + Accommodation Fee: AUD 3,800 Air Tickets: HKD 6,000 HKD 30,000+ (1:5.93) 5 wks 11 Jun ~ 13 Jul 10+ No 3 University of Westminster, London, UK by LAC HKD 36,000+ (Tuition + Accommodation + Air Tickets) 4 wks 16 Jun ~ 4 Jul 5 Yes (3 CU) 4 Eureka College, Illinois, US by DSS HKD 36,000+ (Tuition + Accommodation + Meal + VISA + Air Tickets) 4 wks 5 Yes (3 CU) 13

UBC Vancouver Summer Program 2018 English Requirement: basic requirement Programme Duration: 3 June ~ 3 July 2018 Quota: 20 (BUS) / 50 (CCCU) Project Coordinator: Staff from BUS Two courses (a

11 UBC Vancouver Summer Program 2018 English Requirement: basic requirement Programme Duration: 3 June ~ 3 July 2018 Quota: 20 (BUS) / 50 (CCCU) Project Coordinator: Staff from BUS Two courses (a package) per students, sample packages: International Finance, Trade and Politics International Business Management and International Marketing Thinking by Design Renewable Energy and Power Conversion Innovations for livable Cities Courses to be exempted: BUS or CGE courses 18

UQ English for International Business Communication 2018 English Requirement: basic requirement Programme Duration: 11 June ~ 13 July 2018 Quota: 10 (BUS) Project Coordinator: Staff from BUS EIBC

12 UQ English for International Business Communication 2018 English Requirement: basic requirement Programme Duration: 11 June ~ 13 July 2018 Quota: 10 (BUS) Project Coordinator: Staff from BUS EIBC will enable you to: write business communications and reports actively contribute to meetings deliver formal presentations learn current business terminology and communication practices. Course to be exempted: NIL 19

13 UW London International Summer Programme 2018 English Requirement: IELTS 6.0 Programme Duration: 16 June ~ 4 July 2018 Quota: 5 (BUS) / 20 (CCCU) Project Coordinator: Staff from LAC One module per student, sample modules: Myth and Method in Psychology, Online Entertainment Management, International Business Course to be exempted: BUS or CGE course 20

EC Summer Session 2018 English Requirement: basic requirement Programme Duration: late May ~ June 2018 Quota: 5 (BUS) / 20 (CCCU) Project Coordinator: Staff from

14 EC Summer Session 2018 English Requirement: basic requirement Programme Duration: late May ~ June 2018 Quota: 5 (BUS) / 20 (CCCU) Project Coordinator: Staff from DSS One course per student, sample courses: Art Appreciation, General Psychology, Nutrition Course to be exempted: CGE course 21

Financial Supports for SOS 2018 CGPA Cat A SAS Cat B OAS EDB Reaching Out Awards Max. Subsidy 3.3 $25,000 3.0 $10,000 3.

15 Financial Supports for SOS 2018 CGPA Cat A SAS Cat B OAS EDB Reaching Out Awards Max. Subsidy 3.3 $25, $10, $10,000 Application Deadline 15 th Jan th Jan th Dec 2017 Top 50 Pre-set Programmes Any Overseas Programme 22

16 Procedures Now Apply online at before 15 th Jan 2018 (29 th Dec 2017 for applying ROA) Jan 2018 Mar 2018 Pre-trip Selected candidates will be invited for interview in mid Jan. $1,000 deposit or Parental consent letter is required. Cat A Confirm the summer programme and institution. Cat B Pay a deposit of HKD 6,000 to CCCU by Feb Settle the balance by April 2017 (Cat B only) Work closely with SOS Coordinators, attend Pre-trip meeting Post-trip Prepare Self-reflection Reports with photos (individual) Compose Powerpoint slides for sharing (group) 23

17 Important Points Successful candidates should make sure their VISA documents are ready and valid before the departure date. Students are required to pay back the financial subsidy if: Fail to achieve the CGPA or English requirement, Withdraw from the CCCU AD programme. For the application of credit transfer, satisfactory results must be achieved for courses taken in the summer programme. Students have to pay the tuition fee ($4,500) to CCCU for each of the exempted course. Further Enquiry to (subject: SOS 2018 Enquiry) 24

18 Other Overseas Tours for ROA The 10 th Heilongjiang Challenge Jan 2018 Cycling Tour de Taiwan 2018 Jun 2018 Study Tour to University of Wollongong Jul ~ Aug

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20 THANK YOU 27

Information Session on Overseas Internships Career Center, SAO, HKUST 1 Dec 2016

Information Session on Overseas Internships 2016-17 Career Center, SAO, HKUST 1 Dec 2016 Agenda Mailing lists subscription Overseas Internship Programs (summer and year-round) Sponsorship Schemes Things