Hong Kong Exchange Agreement

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Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning currently has an exchange program agreement with the University of Hong Kong (known has “HKU”). This agreement allows current HKU students to attend Taubman College at the University of Michigan for one semester (Fall or Winter only), while remaining enrolled at and paying University of Hong Kong tuition.

Hong Kong students interested in attending Taubman College will need to follow the process below.

Requirements for Undergraduate Students

Program Requirements:

  • You must be nominated for the program by the exchange coordinator of your home institution
  • You can be nominated to study at the University of Michigan for one semester
  • Your application must be accepted by the University of Michigan
  • If you are admitted as an exchange student at Taubman College, you will remain enrolled with your home institution and continue to pay your home institution tuition
  • The academic program you undertake may be credited towards your degree as per the formal agreement between the two institutions

Application Requirements:

  1. Complete Office of Undergraduate Admission Non-Degree Application (Part I and II)
    Completed applications should be returned to:
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    300 Student Activities Building
    515 E. Jefferson St.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316  USA
    ​Fax: 734.936.0740 or scan and email to ecredentials@umich.edu
  2. Provide the most current official copy of your college transcript.

Portfolio Requirement:

Please submit your portfolio via email to taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu (the portfolio is only used to assist us in studio placement)

The first page of the portfolio must include the following information

  • Your last name, first name, Hong Kong Exchange
  • email address

Application Deadline:

February 1 annually for Fall term admission

Requirements for Graduate Students

Program Requirements:

  • You must be nominated for the program by the exchange coordinator of your home institution.
  • You can be nominated to study at the University of Michigan – Taubman College for one term.
  • Your application must be accepted by Taubman College.
  • If you are admitted as an exchange student at Taubman College, you will remain enrolled with your home institution and continue to pay your home institution tuition.
  • The academic program you undertake may be credited towards your degree as per the formal agreement between the two institutions

Application Requirements:

  1. Complete International Exchange Student Non-Candidate for Degree Enrollment Form
  2. Provide the most current official copy of your college transcript.
  3. Proof of English Proficiency
  4. Financial Certification Form for International Exchange Students and J-1 Exchange Visitor Information Form
    • Original bank statement(s)
    • At least 50% of funds must be in student’s name
    • Affidavit of Financial Support signed by sponsor for any funds not in the student’s name
  5. Copy of passport picture page including expiration date
  6. Copy of a current CV or resume

Portfolio Requirement:

Please submit your portfolio via email to taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu (the portfolio is only used to assist us in studio placement) The first page of the portfolio must include the following information:

  • Your last name, first name, Hong Kong Exchange
  • email address

Application Deadlines: 

  • October 15 annually for winter term admission
  • March 1 annually for fall term admission

Are you a current Taubman College undergraduate architecture student interested in the exchange opportunity with the University of Hong Kong? Visit this page for more information.