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Study Abroad SchemeDivision of Business, CCCU
Information Session
7 FEB 2013 (THUR)
Agenda
Opening Address …………………........ Peter Fu What is it?..................................... Lawrence Ma Who can join? .............................. Lawrence Ma Where to go? ............................... Lawrence Ma How much is the cost?................. Lawrence Ma U of Hawaii….………..…………..Roberta Leung U of Queensland……..…………………….Jay To U of Portsmouth………………………........Jay To U of Middlesex…………………………..Toby Butt Q&A……………………………All Penal Members
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Objectives
The Study Abroad Scheme is funded by Community College of City University (CCCU).
To provide an opportunity for students at a reputable institution (university or degree-granting college) in Australia, the UK, and US.
The Scheme aims at:
• Enhancing students’ English proficiency; and
• Enriching students’ educational and personal experience through immersion in a different environment.
Budget and Quota
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HK$1,400,000
260 50
Who can Join?
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18 Age (June 2013)
GoodAcademic Standard
Year 1 and 2
Year of StudyPriority
Who can Join?
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English Requirement
Credit Bearing
GCE1000 or 1500 (B) IELS 5.5
Non Credit Bearing
NIL
Who can Join?
Living or study in English speaking Country < 12 months
Contribution to activities
Travel Document
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Work Flow
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ApplicationNow – Feb 22
Shortlist
InterviewEnd of Feb
LogisticsMar-May
Take-offJune
Financial Subsidy
Subsidy Amount?BIG SURPRISE!!!
CCCU subsidize up to 60% of total fee or $30,000 Whichever is the lower
UK Hawaii
Australia
Australia
University of Queensland
Australia
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University of QueenslandRegarding the program format, our most popular program format offers 15 hours a week of English language classes as well as 1 half-day and 1 full-day cultural/tourist/academic activities per week.The half-day activities can include activities with Australian students studying at UQ, visits to the local zoo (Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary) city tours and visits to the museum, art gallery, etc. Half-day activities can also be used for academic lectures or company/industry site visits. The full day activities can include trips to North Stradbroke Island, Dream World, Sea World or Movie World on the Gold Coast, or longer academic activities.
Australia
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University of Queensland
This program format provides a very good mix of English language enhancement, interaction with local and international students, a range of Australian cultural classes and lessons, and cultural/educational/tourist activities throughout Brisbane and South-East Queensland.Our programs are based on a minimum group size of 14 participants and a maximum of 18 participants per class.
Australia
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University of QueenslandComponents of Cost :(01) Tuition Fee + Accommodation + Meal(02) Flight + Insurance + Miscellaneous
The total cost of HK$ 29,000 was derived with the following assumptions :
(01) Exchange rate : Aust $1 = HK$ 8.5(02) Air Ticket : around HK$ 8,350(03) The three basic meals estimated at Aust $25 per day (04) No of participants : at least 14 students / max 18
United Kingdom
University of PortsmouthKingston University
Middlesex UniversitySussex University
UK
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University of Portsmouth
The program may include :
(01) English Enhancement(02) Understanding British History(03) Cultural Trip(04) Introduction to Study at Portsmouth(05) Student Project
UK
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University of Portsmouth(01) English Enhancement (20 hours of tuition)(02) Understanding British History (understanding British culture with lectures and video material)(03) Cultural Trip (historic cultural visits such as naval dockyards in Portsmouth, Arundel Castle etc) (04) Introduction to Study at Portsmouth (experience taster lectures from the undergraduate programs)(05) Student Project (working in small group, students will focus on aspects of British life and prepare video or web-based material to support the oral presentation of their findings in the final week)
UK
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University of PortsmouthComponents of Cost :(01) Tuition Fee + Accommodation(02) Flight + Insurance + Miscellaneous
The total cost of HK$ 23,000 was derived with the following assumptions :
(01) Exchange rate : £1 = HK$ 12.5(02) Air Ticket : around HK$ 8,000(03) The three basic meals estimated at £20 per day (04) No of participants : at least 18 students
Summary
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University Duration(weeks)
FeesHK$
Credit Bearing
Hawaii 3 20,000 No
Queensland 3 29,000 No
Portsmouth 3 23,000 No
Middlesex 3 35,500 3 Credits
Fees: tuition, air flight, accommodations, meals
Study Abroad Scheme Website
http://www.bus.cityu.edu.hk/StudyAbroadScheme.php
