Lingnan is located in Tuen Mun Hong Kong and is 30 minutes from Hong Kong City and Shenzhen in China. Summer in Hong Kong is long, hot and humid and winters are generally very mild however there is a cool sea breeze. Typhoons can occur in Hong Kong between June and September. Lingnan has a relatively small number of students and an emphasis on close relationships between student and faculty, this ensures that you are well supported during your stay. Introductory language courses are available for students and students are able to apply for on campus accommodation.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.
Who can study here?
Swansea has a ‘university-wide’ partnership with this university which means that it is open to all subject areas except for American Studies, Classics, Criminology, Social Policy, Law, Engineering, Chemistry, Sports and Exercise Science, Computer Science, Maths, Biosciences, Geography or Physics.
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a university-wide, competitive selection process.
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs August to April.
COSTS: The cost of living in Lingnan will vary depending on the type of accommodation you select. For more information, visit Lingnan's living costs webpage.
VISA: You will need a visa to study in Lingnan. Your visa documents will need to be submitted to Lingnan as part of the exchange student application. You will need to pay a non-refundable fee to Immigration Department for the processing of your visa application. Guidance on the visa application process is available on Lingnan's visa webpage.
ACCOMMODATION: All exchange students are required to live on campus and share a room with another student. There are no meal plans available with campus accommodation but there are plenty of facilities for inexpensive meals available on campus. You will be expected to make a payment for accommodation upon acceptance. More information can be found here.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will be expected to provide proof of health insurance to Lingnan prior to your arrival.
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