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| Tsinghua-CHUK Undergrauate Exchange Programme |
Tsinghua-CUHK Undergraduate Exchange Program supports two CUHK engineering students to study at ITCS (Institute of Theoretical Computer Science and Communications), Tsinghua University during the spring semester every year. ITCS is under IIIS (Institute for Interdisciplinary Information SciencesI) at Tsinghua University, which is the largest research lab in the areas of theoretical computer science and quantum information science in China. Successful applicants will take courses at IIIS, and credits from those courses can be converted into CUHK credits. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain knowledge in the areas of theoretical computer science and information science at Tsinghua University. |
Eligibility
In order to qualify for the program, an applicant must: |
- Be a current 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate engineering student.
- Have strong computer science background, preferably in the areas of theoretical computer science.
- Preferably have research experience.
- Have an outstanding academic record.
- Be fluent in speaking, reading and writing English, as most of the courses are taught in English.
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Application
All interested engineering students are encouraged to submit the following application materials to the Chair of their Departments before the application deadline: |
- Completed application form
- Official CUHK Transcript
- Copy of academic reports (e.g. HKALE)
- Two recommendation letters, preferably from research supervisors or major subject instructors
- TOEFL score, if any
- A C.V or resume
- A statement of your academic and research interests, and what classes and research you might be interested in undertaking at ITCS
- Other documents supporting your employment or research activities, if any
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Selection Process
Selection is based on academic achievement, research experience and personal maturity of applicants. All applicants who meet the above criteria will have their applications reviewed by the Chairs of the Departments. The Chairs will make recommendation to the Steering Committee of the Research Center. All recommended applicants are invited for interview conducted by the CUHK members of the Steering Committee.
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Financial Terms
A scholarship HK$27,000 will be awarded to the successful applicants to support their travel and living expenses during the course of the exchange program. |
Scholarship Recipients Responsibility
Each scholarship recipient must submit a report and do a presentation after completion of the exchange program. |
