1. Exchange Programmes & Outgoing Exchange Grant General Briefing
Global Affairs Office
February 2012

2. Global Affairs Office (GAO)
Roles of GAO in student exchange includes but not limited to the following:
Act as the hosting office of some of the university-wide exchange and international programmes;
Promote all university-wide exchange and international programmes in UM;
Provide students with source and support to international opportunity;
Encourage mobility of students;
Oversee the implementation of the student exchange programmes in UM.

3. Global Affairs Office (GAO)
International
Brazil
University of Brasilia
Japan
Kumamoto University 熊本大學
Korea
University of Seoul
USA
Temple University
The University of California, Berkeley (For master students)
The Mainland of China (Semester 2 only)
Fudan University 復旦大學
Tianjin University 天津大學
Tongi University 同濟大學
Shaanxi Normal University 陝西師範大學
Wuhan University 武漢大學
Xian Jiaotong University 西安交通大學

4. Global Affairs Office (GAO)
The following international exchange programmes are now open for application:
University of Brasilia, Brazil
Kumamoto University, Japan
University of Seoul, Korea
Temple University, USA
The University of California, Berkeley

5. Exchange Programmes - University of Brasilia, Brazil
The University of Brasilia (in Portuguese: Universidade de Brasilia, often abbreviated as UnB), is one of the largest and most prestigious Brazilian public universities funded by the Brazilian federal government. It is located in the country's capital, Brasilia.
Website:
Details of programme:
Courses for selection (For reference only):
No. of quotas per semester: 3
Required year of study:
Year 2 or above
Language proficiency:
Portuguese
Exchange period:
Mid August - Mid December, 2012 (Semester 1, 2012/2013)
Suggested duration of exchange:
1 Semester
Application deadline:
2 March 2012

6. Exchange Programmes - Kumamoto University, Japan
Kumamoto University is an international university with a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research. It has a long history of welcoming international students and researchers, and its strengths have reflected a strong commitment to engage with the world. The mix of people, nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches its learning and teaching environment, ensuring that their students, academic staff and partners across the world benefit from the experience that Kumamoto University has to offer.
Website:
Details of programme:
No. of quotas per academic year: 3
Required year of study:
Preferably Year 2 or above
Language proficiency:
English and/or Japanese
Exchange period:
October August 2013 (Academic Year 2012/2013)
Suggested duration of exchange:
1 Academic Year
Application deadline:
2 March 2012

7. Exchange Programmes - University of Seoul, South Korea
The University of Seoul is a public university funded and supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Seoul is the economic, political, and cultural center of Korea. It is also the 600-year capital of Korea, a historical city with social, cultural, and physical layers spread out along a vast and complex landscape.
Website: 2
Details of programme:
Courses offered in English:
No. of quotas per semester: 3
Required year of study:
Year 2 or above
Language proficiency:
English
Exchange period:
End August - Mid December 2012 (Semester /2013)
Suggested duration of exchange:
1 Semester
Application deadline:
2 March 2012

8. Exchange Programmes - Temple University, USA
Temple University is a public, comprehensive high research activity institution with top-ranked programs in business, psychology, art and medicine. With more than 39,000 students and 125 bachelor’s degree programs and 113 master’s degree programs, Temple is a great place to gain valuable global experience. Located in the historic and culturally active Philadelphia, the 6th largest city in America, Temple is among the largest and most diverse universities in the nation.
Website:
Details of programme:
Courses for selection (For reference only):
No. of quotas per semester: 2
Required year of study:
Year 2 or above
Academic standing:
GPA 3.0
Language proficiency:
English (TOEFL iBT79 or equivalent)
*Not required if applying for Intensive English Language Program
Exchange period:
August - December 2012 (Semester /2013)
Suggested duration of exchange:
1 Semester
Application deadline:
2 March 2012

9. Application Procedure
Step 1: Look for your desired exchange programmes and its application deadline
Step 2: Consult your programme coordinator about all academic related issues, e.g course selection, credit transferability and academic advice
Step 3: Download and complete application form: ml
Step 4: Submit your application to the office in charge of the programme before application deadline
Step 5: Apply for Outgoing Exchange Grant:

10. The University of California, Berkeley
Visiting Student Researcher and Post Doctoral Affairs Program
Encourage the exchange of UM master students.
At UC Berkeley, the student will obtain the status of Visiting Student Researcher in the Visiting Student Researcher and Post Doctoral Affairs Program. 
The student will audit classes at Berkeley and may take up to four courses per semester at Berkeley.

11. The University of California, Berkeley
Visiting Student Researcher and Post Doctoral Affairs Program
Application: February (With Dean’s endorsement)
GAO only accepts applications in the form of recommendation by the Dean of Faculty
Application Period: March 2012
Duration: 1 Semester / 1 Year
The academic year normally begins at the last week of August in Berkeley and ends at the last week in May in the following year

12. Outgoing Exchange Grant
Global Affairs Office

13. Purpose of Outgoing Exchange Grant
Committee for Outgoing Exchange Grant has been set up for the purpose of …
Promoting mobility of students
Enriching students’ international exposure and experience
Encouraging students with good academic standing
Subsidizing students with financial needs

14. Eligibility & Assessment method
Participate in regular credit-bearing exchange programme at undergraduate level offered in UM;
Duration of exchange:1 semester to 1 year;
Full-time UM students who are eligible of applying for regular undergraduate exchange programme can apply for this Grant;
The exchange programmes should be initiated or planned by UM either at U-level or Faculty-level;
Exchange programmes that is initiated by students or co-organized with 3rd party institution will NOT be included in this Grant.
Applicant is required to achieve at least two-thirds of the full time credit equivalence in host university in order to receive the full grant;
Minimum cumulative GPA requirement: 2.50;
Successful applicants can only apply for the Grant ONCE in each academic year.
Assessment Method
Document Submission
Interview Assessment (if required)

15. Introductory notes
Applicant can only choose ONE out of the 3 categories in Grant application
Applicant cannot receive double subsidy for his/her exchange at the same time
All applicants must read the Outgoing Exchange Grant Guideline carefully before submitting the Application Form

16. Selection criteria Categories Type I Financial Hardship Type II
Academic Standing
Type III
Special Exchange Countries / Programmes on Promotion
Quota 10 45
Selection Criteria
Financial neediness
GPA
(Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.70)
FBA:
ISCTE, Portugal (1 Quota)
University of Southern Denmark, Denmark (1 Quota)
FED:
National Taiwan Normal University / National Taipei University of Education (2 Quotas)
FSH:
Hanze University, The Netherlands (1 Quota)
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, USA (1 Quota)
FST:
Universidade Regional De Blumenau, Brazil (1 Quota)
National Chung Hsing University / National Chiao Tung University / National Chi Nan University, Taiwan (1 Quota)
GAO:
University of Brasilia, Brazil / Kumamoto University, Japan (2 Quotas)
Eligibility
Only for applicants of undergraduate exchange programmes in UM
with permanent Macao ID
All applicants of undergraduate exchange programmes in UM
Minimum Requirements
Cumulative GPA >= 2.50
Other Measures
- Language ability Academic merit
- Service to UM / the community Level of preparedness to exchange
Participation in extracurricular activities Prize
Honours Scholarly awards and activities

17. Estimated Expenses for exchange in different zones per semester

18. Max. Amount of Grant (MOP)
Funding Criteria
This Grant is aimed to partially cover the student, during his/her exchange period, the following expenses:
Round-trip air ticket and other modes of transportation between Macao / Hong Kong / home city and Host University on arrival and departure dates
Medical/Health/Travel Insurance
Accommodation during exchange
Other mandatory fees and charges imposed by Host University
Maximum amount of Grant per semester will vary according to destination countries or regions as per the table shown below:
*Table of max. amount of grant provided for each zone for one semester
Destination Countries / Regions
Max. Amount of Grant (MOP)
Zone 1
Americas (South, North and Central) and Europe
$ 20,000
Zone 2
Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) and Africa
$ 17,000
Zone 3
Japan and South Korea
$ 12,000
Zone 4
Asia (except for Japan and South Korea)
$ 9,000

19. Grant allocation & penalty system
Academic achievement
Grant Allocation
Applicant successfully achieves at least two-thirds of full credit equivalence of Host University
Receive full amount of Grant
Applicant achieve at least one-third but less than two-thirds of full credit equivalence of Host University
Receive 50% of the amount of Grant
Applicant fails to achieve one-third of full credit equivalence of Host University
Will not be subsidized
Withdrawal before / during exchange period
Exceptional case will be considered by the Outgoing Exchange Grant Committee on individual basis

20. Calendar Feb/Mar: Application Period 13 February – 30 March 2012
Application Submission: 13 February – 30 March 2012, 10am-12pm and 3pm-5pm on working days only
Application Guideline and Forms can be downloaded in GAO Website:
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
May/Jun: Release of Results
Successful applicants will be informed via in late May
Unsuccessful applicants will be informed via in June
Jan 2013: Disbursement Arrangement
Disbursement will be made upon successful completion of exchange after receiving the required receipts of the applicant
Applicants of Type 1 – Financial Hardship can apply for Advancement (50% of the max. amount of grant)

21. Consultation Session Consultation
If you have any doubts on Exchange and/or Outgoing Exchange Grant, you are welcome to the consultation session every week. Registration can be made in front of Global Affairs Office, Tai Fung Building M Floor Room TM1.
The upcoming consultation sessions in February will be:
17 February 2012 (Friday), 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
24 February 2012 (Friday), 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
29 February 2012 (Wednesday), 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
**The consultation schedule will be announced in Bulletin regularly**
Please register at least one day before the consultation session. Other times may be arranged by prior appointment.
For making appointment / enquiries: