Information from CityU Hong Kong (College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences)
Restrictions: Exchange students may only apply for courses at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. This agreement is only open to students at the Faculty of Social Sciences (Samhällsvetenskapliga fakulteten) at Umeå University. If you are a student from another department, please refer to (länk till det andra avtalet - Engelska)
Students must provide their final grades/diploma from upper secondary school (Gymnasieskola) which presents a minimum of Grade C (old grading scale: VG) in English 6/English course B.
Available courses can be found at:
Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp): 15 credits
Course types: 3 credits (term course)
Course levels:
Associate degree: A1, A2
Bachelor degree: B1, B2, B3, B4
Postgraduate: P5, P6
Undergraduate exchange students are recommended to choose courses specified as level B in the course syllabus.
Academic year:
Autumn term: September–December
Spring term: January–May
Accommodation
Exchange students will need to submit an online application for housing on campus. There is limited on-campus accommodation available and therefore no guarantee for a residence place. CityU has an Accommodation Website, where students can find information about student housing, as well as how to find off-campus accommodation.
Read more at
International Exchange Programme
Disability Services
Student Visa
Other information
A school leaving certificate is needed for the application to the City University of Hong Kong. If you know that you would like to apply to CityU we encourage you to contact your High School and request this document.