Study Abroad

Student Exchange Programmes (SEP)

At Lingnan University, the mission of the Student Exchange Programmes (SEP) is to support students in becoming global citizens through a one-term study exchange at partner institutions in Mainland China or abroad.

1. Official Programme Guidelines

• Application Period: The Office of Global Education (OGE) officially opens applications every September. Watch for the OGE announcement email to submit your application within the designated window.

• Registration & Status: You will remain registered as an active Lingnan student during your exchange and must return to Lingnan to complete your degree requirements.

• Eligibility:

  • Academic Requirement: Minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.50.

  • Students applying for the International Exchange Programme (IEP) must meet the English language requirements of either a TOEFL score of 79 (iBT, previous 0-120 scale) or 4.5 (new 1-6 scale) / 550 (pBT), or an IELTS Academic score of at least Band 6.0 or an equivalent qualification accepted by the University, and must also satisfy any additional language requirements set by the host institution, which may require the submission of IELTS or TOEFL results during the application process.

  • Mainland Exchange (MEP): Putonghua proficiency requirements, depending on the host university.

     

     

2. Exchange Options for Application Planning

The OGE Exchange options 2027-28 provides key references for selecting partner institutions:

• Target Partner Institutions: Cross-check the available quotas in the table regarding available seats of partner universities.

• Academic & Language Eligibility: Please ensure you satisfy the host institution's minimum entry criteria before including it in your selection.

3. Standard SEP Application Timeline