Mainland Exchange Program

Mainland Exchange Program

HKUST Study Abroad
HKUST Study Abroad

Overview

The mainland exchange program allows you to learn about the culture of the most populous country and the most widely spoken language on the planet, and get connected with students from all over the world who wish to gain deeper knowledge of the nowadays China.

 

Why choose Mainland China?

Studying in Mainland China does not only allow you to learn about their culture, society and language, it is also a great opportunity for you to build up connection with professors and students there and from the rest of the world.

Partner List

Students can choose to spend one term at one of the top 19 universities in Mainland China offering university-wide mainland exchange program:

Beihang University

Beijing, Mainland China

Beijing Institute of Technology

Beijing, Mainland China

China Foreign Affairs University

Beijing, Mainland China

Fudan University

Shanghai, Mainland China

Harbin Institute of Technology

Harbin, Mainland China

Nanjing University

Nanjing, Mainland China

Nankai University

Tianjin, Mainland China

Peking University

Beijing, Mainland China

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai, Mainland China

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Shanghai, Mainland China

South China University of Technology

Guangzhou, Mainland China

Sun Yat-sen University

Guangzhou, Mainland China

Tianjin University

Tianjin, Mainland China

Tongji University

Shanghai, Mainland China

Tsinghua University

Beijing, Mainland China

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Beijing, Mainland China

Xi’an Jiaotong University

Xian, Mainland China

Xiamen University

Xiamen, Mainland China

Zhejiang University

Zhejiang, Mainland China

 

Note: Students may also choose to participate in school-level exchange program which offers options to institutions in Mainland China. For details, please refer to schools’ exchange website.

Program duration

Exchange term for one academic term usually lasts for 18-20 weeks. Fall term usually starts from early September to mid-January, while Spring term usually starts from mid/late February to late June.

 

Classes

Majority of the courses are offered in Chinese. Students are normally expected to have good command of mandarin and written Chinese. Some institutions may have courses taught in English. Students are advised to work out your study plan and consult your school advisors before applying.