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City University, Hong Kong: School of Creative Media Listed as one of the best 200 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement in 2008, City University has a long-standing history of excellence in Asia as well as the world. Through UIC’s partnership with City University’s School of Creative Media, graduate and undergraduate A&A students are able to take courses in creative media for a semester or a full academic year. Please contact Kristin Kutella in the Office of International Affairs at kkutella@uic.edu with any questions. College Restrictions: Open to graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Architecture and the Arts. School year: Fall Semester: September – December Spring Semester: January - May Students may apply as full-year exchange students, spring semester exchange students, or fall semester exchange students. Courses: The medium of instruction at City University is English. Courses offered for exchange students can be found here: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/scm/program/exchange/doc/CourseList_IncomingExStudent.pdf Location: “Established in 1998, the School of Creative Media at City University of Hong Kong is the first of its kind in Asia and the birthplace of a new generation of creative media professionals. The quality of our teaching programmes and the international reputation of our faculty members highlight our global perspective, while substantial connections to the creative industries in Hong Kong and the region underpin our efforts to contribute to this fast-changing sector.” (Quoted from City University website) Housing: Student housing is arranged by the international office at City U. (although not obligatory). On-campus student residences are available for the following costs: Double room: ~$650/ semester per person Single room: ~$950/ semester per person Deadlines: Students must submit all application materials to Kristin Kutella by the following deadlines: Fall Semester: April 15 Spring Semester: October 1 Estimated Budget (1 semester): | Tuition & Fees | Student’s usual UIC tuition & fees (minus CTA UPASS fee) | | University Housing | HK$5,000 | | Food | HK$15,000 | | Public Transportation | HK$1,500 | | Dormitory Utilities/ Personal Exp. | HK$1,500 | | International Health Insurance | HK$2,500 | | Hong Kong Visa | HK$320 | | TOTAL | ~HK$25,820 (approx. $3,300* in addition to roundtrip flight to Hong Kong and UIC tuition & fees) | HK$= Hong Kong Dollars *Check the current currency rate at xe.com Requirements: At least a 2.8 GPA Must be a currently-enrolled, degree-seeking student at UIC Must have spent at least two semesters at UIC before participating in program City University, School of Creative Media Websites: City University Exchange Information: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/scm/program/exchange.htm#inbound
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