1. Plan early and check HKSYU’s Factsheet

2. Browse available courses

  a.The list of courses for exchange students will be reviewed before the start of a new academic semester.

3. Estimate the expenses

4. Accommodation

1. International Unit will work with the Hall Management Unit of HKSYU to arrange on-campus accommodation for all exchange students. Please use our virtual tour to visit our residence hall.
2. If you do NOT need accommodation on campus, please let us know as early as possible.

1. Check HKSYU website for schedule and registration details
2. Hong Kong Shue Yan University has two semesters (For your reference: 2024/25 AY):

*The first week of the semester is the add/drop period. It is important for the students to arrive HKSYU before the add/drop period.

● Submit applications before the deadline of the home institution

● The staff-in-charge of the home institution nominates student(s) to HKSYU via the online link before the Nomination Deadline.

Remark: To play safe, the staff-in-charge may send an email to studyabroad@hksyu.edu

● Nominees are expected to submit online applications to HKSYU before the Application Deadline. After reviewing the application materials, the International Unit will issue a letter of acceptance to those successful applicants.

● Nominees are expected to apply for a student visa as soon as possible.

● Nominees (except those from Mainland China) can submit an “Online Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong.”

     ➤ After completing Part A of the online visa application, instead of “Submit,” please email screencaps of Part A and the relevant supporting documents to the International Unit (studyabroad@hksyu.edu) for us to review. Here is a sample paper form for reference.

     ➤ Applicants who do not have sufficient funds in their own bank accounts can ask their parents to be their financial sponsors by uploading a Declaration by Financial Sponsor together with their passport data page under “Applicant’s financial support”.

     ➤ All the supporting documents (e.g. student’s valid travel document, official transcripts, bank statements) must be provided in English or Chinese.

● Nominees from Mainland China should submit a paper application – Student visa application [ID995A] (Sample application for reference).

     ➤ Applicants who do not have sufficient funds in their own bank accounts can ask their parents to be their financial sponsors by uploading a Declaration by Financial Sponsor together with their passport data page under “Applicant’s financial support”.

     ➤ All the supporting documents (e.g. student’s valid travel document, official transcripts, bank statements) must be provided in English or Chinese.

1. Prepare for departure

1. Collect your e-Visa (students are not recommended to purchase air tickets before receiving their visas)
2. Get medical and travel insurance coverage
3. Make flight arrangements
4. Receive pre-departure information from HKSYU
5. Enroll with HKSYU

1. Receive transcript from HKSYU through your home institution
2. Send feedback to HKSYU
3. Share your experience