All colleges and schools:

In order to further accommodate our students’ desireto increase overseas learning experience and acquire an international outlookand improve the overall quality of students, according to relevant documents ofthe school, the school will send 116 full-time undergraduate and graduatestudents to participate in the 2017 Summer and Autumn Student Exchange Programand provide funding according to the specific circumstances of the project.Relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:

Ⅰ. Basic ApplicationRequirements

(Ⅰ) Of good political quality and goodcharacter and haven’t violated any rules or discipline while studying at theschool;

(Ⅱ) Study hard, perform wellacademically, have a high level of proficiency in English and meet all therequirements of the project;

(Ⅲ) Physically and mentally healthy, havea strong ability to adapt, take care of himself or herself and meet emergenciesand can successfully complete learning tasks abroad;

(Ⅳ) His or her family can afford thecost of traveling to and from his or her study abroad, his or her living andother expenses and have paid the fees payable to the school.

Ⅱ. Registration Deadline

Student exchange programs (Malaysia, Taiwan): 30 April2017;

Short-term exchange programs: May 20, 2017.

Two programs can be applied for perperson per batch. Exchange students are limited to their majors, but short-termexchange students are not limited to their majors.

Ⅲ. Funding Policy

In order to encourage students to take part in theactivity and strengthen cultural quality-oriented education for students, theschool will provide RMB 3,000-10,000 yuan in funding for each student selectedfor the 2017 Summer and Autumn Student Exchange Program. Meanwhile, allundergraduate students participating in the program will get one extra creditpoint according to the Measures of Xi’an University of Science and Technologyfor Credit Assessment and Recognition for Second Classroom Education forUndergraduates.

The school will withdraw funding for a selected studentin any of the following circumstances:

(Ⅰ) Provide false information orconceal unfavorable information in the application materials submitted;

(Ⅱ) Violate school discipline and rulesand the exchange study agreement;

(Ⅲ) Lack team spirit, do not obey thelead teacher.

Ⅳ. Funded Programs andNumber of Funding Recipients

(Ⅰ) Number of funding recipients perschool

1. Number of students receivingfunding:Each school (department) recommends 4-6 students for funding, including onestudent who excels both morally and academically for full funding (except forstudent exchange programs), schools that have passed major certification oroffering a major that is about to be evaluated or re-evaluated may recommendtwo more students; if any of the above recommended students fails to sign up,funding will be transferred to a student who voluntarily sign up. Fundingrecipients for short-term exchange and learning programs are mainlyundergraduate students. A school may allow graduate students to participate inthese programs without increasing the number of funding recipients.

2. Number of teachers receivingfunding:For specific programs, a school that has acquitted itself well in organizationmay assign 1-2 teachers to accompany students throughout the program.

The number of students and teachers receiving fundingwill be determined by the leading group for the work of reviewing funding forstudent participation in student exchange programs through consultationaccording to the applications received for each program.

(Ⅱ) Funded programs

Ⅴ. Work Requirements

Student exchanges provide strong support for majorcertification and subject evaluations, so please publicize them widely, organizethem carefully, set up a group for the work of reviewing funding for studentparticipation in student exchange programs, recommend outstanding students whoare interested and eligible for participation according to the characteristicsof programs and students’ majors and submit the list of recommended students tothe International Exchange and Cooperation Office before April 15.

Ⅵ. Contact Information

If you want to learn more about the applicationprocess of all the programs, exchange partner institutions, selection criteria,etc., please check the website of the International Exchange and CooperationOffice (Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office) or call us.

Contact: Zhang Weiyi, Lu Chen, Liu Linjing

Tel: 85583033, 83858145

Website of the International Exchange and CooperationOffice

Http://gjj.xust.edu.cn/

Office location: Room 202, Yanta Campus AdministrationBuilding; Room 222, Lintong Campus

Annexes: 1. Introduction to the University of MalayaStudent Exchange Program

2. Introduction to the Northern University of MalaysiaStudent Exchange Program

3. Introduction to the Universiti Malaysia SabahStudent Exchange Program

4. Introduction to the National Yunlin University ofScience and Technology Student Exchange Program

5. Introduction to the National Chin-Yi University ofTechnology Student Exchange Program

6. Introduction to the Aletheia University StudentExchange Program

7. University of Cambridge Short-term Study Tour andExchange Program

8. Hong Kong Short-term Visiting and Exchange (HongKong University of Science and Technology, experience at famous companies)

9. German Short-Term Study Program (Industry 4.0,Architecture, Art and Design)

10. Sophia University Earth Environment ResearchProgram

11. Trinity Western University Summer Study TourProgram

12. Recommendation Form for Short-Term StudentExchange Programs 2017 of Xi’an University of Science and Technology

International Exchange andCooperation Office

March 21, 2017

Annex 1

Introduction to theUniversity of Malaya Student Exchange Program

1. School profile

The University of Malaya is the largest and mostprestigious university in Malaysia and also the oldest university in Malaysia.In 2016, the University of Malaya ranked 27th in Asia and 133rd worldwide. Theschool was founded in 1905, is located in Kuala Lumpur and covers an area ofmore than 4,500 mus. The University of Malaya is a comprehensive universitythat offers degrees in liberal arts, science and medicine. It is also the mostpowerful university in teaching and research in Malaysia. The University ofMalaya has the most advanced teaching and research facilities in Malaysia andalso boasts Malaysia’s largest university library where language books alonestand at one million copies.

2. Available majors

Economic management, English language education,computer science and information technology, electronics and communicationsengineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering,materials engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, arts,etc.

3. Exchange time:September 2017 - January2018

4. Program costs:

Tuition is based on the number of credit points ($120percredit pointforengineering courses, $90 per credit point for other courses. Students arerequired to choose at least three courses, the cost of which if calculatedbased on nine credit points is about 6000-8000 yuan); the internationalround-trip airfare is calculated based on the then ticket price; applicationfee 1,780 yuan; single entry visa processing fee 1,780 yuan; internationalstudent management fee 3,000 yuan per semester; airport bus, pick-up and othercosts 560 yuan; accommodation, medical examination, insurance and other costsabout 5000 yuan; living and travelling expenses in Malaysia.

5. Application deadline:April 15, 2017

Annex 2

Introduction to theNorthern University of Malaysia Student Exchange Program

1. School profile

The Northern University of Malaysia (UUM) was foundedin 1984 and is located in the northern state of Kedah. Its massive campuscovers an area of 1,061 hectares (16,000 mus). UUM, which cost 580 million yuanto build, boasts a beautiful environment, with the entire campus surrounded bytropical rainforest. It is the most beautiful university in Peninsular Malaysia.In 2016, UUM ranked 137th in Asia. In August the same year, UUM obtained AACSB(Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) certification. Lessthan 5% of business schools worldwide have earned this accreditation.

2. Available majors

All majors of the school of management, computer andinformation technology, etc.

3. Exchange time:September 2017 - January2018

4. Program costs:

Tuition-free; the international round-trip airfare iscalculated based on the then ticket price; application fee 1,780 yuan; singleentry visa processing fee 1,780 yuan; international student management fee3,000 yuan per semester; airport bus, pick-up and other costs 860 yuan;accommodation, medical examination, insurance and other costs about 7000 yuan;living and travelling expenses in Malaysia.

Annex 3

Introduction to theUniversiti Malaysia Sabah Student Exchange Program

1. School profile

The Universiti Malaysia Sabah is reputed to be the “mostbeautiful university in the world” and also one of Malaysia’s most famouspublic universities. The school was founded in 1994 and covers an area of 999acres. It boasts a beautiful environment with the entire campus situated nearthe mountains and the sea, and possesses first-class hardware and softwarefacilities. The university has a total of 13 colleges, 3 research institutes, 7research centers and 5 subordinate units and offers 1,800 courses in 63subjects. In addition, the university also boasts the only Nobel collectioncenter, leadership collection center, university science and technology museum,university museum and university outdoor development and survival center inMalaysia. The school also has its own exclusive waters for scientific researchand the ”Sabah Galaxy Research Vessel”. Its teaching and research strengthcomes out on top among Malaysian universities.

2. Available majors

Civil engineering, electrical and electronicengineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, mechanicalengineering, business administration, financial management and banking,financial economics, hotel management, international trade, marketing, tourismmanagement, English language education, software engineering, systems andnetwork management, e-commerce, international finance, international markets,international financial economics, geology, etc.

3. Exchange time:September 2017 - January2018

4. Program costs:

Tuition-free; the international round-trip airfare iscalculated based on the then ticket price; application fee 1,780 yuan; singleentry visa processing fee 1,780 yuan; international student management fee3,000 yuan per semester; airport bus, pick-up and other costs 560 yuan;accommodation, medical examination, insurance and other costs about 5,225 yuan;living and travelling expenses in Malaysia.

Annex 4

Introduction to theNational Yunlin University of Science and Technology Student Exchange Program

1. School profile

The National Yunlin University of Science andTechnology, one of Taiwan’s well-known universities of science and technology,located in Yunlin County, Douliu City. It currently has four colleges, namelythe College of Engineering, the College of Management, the College of Designand the College of Humanities and Applied Sciences, 19 departments, 33 master’sprograms and 12 doctoral programs. According to the assessment and evaluationof universities of science and technology conducted by the Taiwan Assessmentand Evaluation Association in 2005, the National Yunlin University of Scienceand Technology ranked second. The National Yunlin University of Science andTechnology topped the list of vocational-technical schools receiving grantsfrom the Ministry of Education’s Program for Promoting Teaching Excellence ofUniversities in 2006 and 2007. In February 2017, we sent three students to theschool to participate in the student exchange program and achieved satisfactoryresults.

2. Available majors

Chemical and materials engineering, mechanicalengineering, electrical engineering, information engineering, environmental,safety health engineering, construction engineering, industrial design, visualcommunication, architecture and interior design, Digital Media, applied Chinesestudies, applied English, industrial engineering management, businessadministration, information management, finance, accounting, internationalmanagement.

According to the school's requirements, only oneexchange student is accepted for each major, with the exception for managementmajors for which two exchange students can be accepted.

3. Exchange time:September 2017 -2018 inJanuary

4. Program costs:

Credit points fee: NT $50,000

Accommodation on campus: NT $6000-10000 per semester

Other costs: about NT $10,000(Exit & Entry Permit,books and insurance)

5. Application deadline:April 10, 2017

Annex 5

Introduction to theNational Chin-Yi University of Technology Student Exchange Program

1. School profile

The National Chin-Yi University of Technology is apublic multidisciplinary university in Taiwan. Since its inception more than 40years ago, the school has cultivated nearly 70,000 senior technicalprofessionals for Taiwan. It is an important applied technology research andtalent cultivation base in Taichung. The school attaches importance to theinventions and creations of teachers and students, encourages teachers andstudents to actively participate in innovation competitions and has woninternational innovation awards and gold medals at the International Exhibitionof Inventions of Geneva on multiple occasions. In September 2016, we sent eightstudents to the school to participate in the student exchange program andachieved satisfactory results.

2. Available majors

Chemical and Materials Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Refrigeration and air conditioning, electrical engineering,electronic engineering, information engineering, cultural and creativeindustries, English, industrial engineering and management, businessadministration, information management, distribution management

3. Exchange time:September 2017 - January2018

4. Program costs:

Credit points fee: NT $22,500 yuan (NT $2,250 per creditpoint, no extra charge for credit points in excess of 10 credit points, cappedat NT $22,500)

Accommodation on campus: NT $9,000 per month (suitewhere two students share a room)

Other costs: about NT $10,000 (Exit & EntryPermit, books and insurance)

Annex 6

Introduction to theAletheia University Student Exchange Program

1. School profile

Founded in 1959, Aletheia University, based on its “people-oriented”educational goals, cultivates physically, mentally and spiritually healthystudents, pursues the vision of truth and wisdom, focuses on professional,wisdom and talent research and cares for society and embraces the world with anopen mind. For students who are interested in studying and experiencing life inTaiwan, Aletheia University will give them a more authentic experience theywill not get from other schools and provide the best avenue for them tounderstand the culture of Taiwan, allowing them to experience the depth andbreadth of the culture of Taiwan in the most efficient way during their stay inTaiwan.

2. Available majors

Industrial engineering and management, businessadministration, information management, accounting information, finance, international trade, finance and taxation, economics, applied English,Humanities and Informatics, applied mathematics, statistics and actuarialscience, information engineering

3. Exchange time:September 2017 -2018 inJanuary

4. Program costs:

Tuition: free for 5 students

Accommodation: NT $15,000 per room for three people

NT $13,000 per room for four people

Other costs: about NT $10,000(Exit & Entry Permit,books and insurance)

Annex 7

University of CambridgeShort-term Study Tour and Exchange Program

1. Program profile

Students will be studying at Cambridge colleges andrelevant affiliated institutions and be accompanied by students at theUniversity of Cambridge. They will also be able to experience the counselingsystem of the University of Cambridge where a group of counselors providecounseling to students in academic matters. The program is unlike othervisiting programs in that more than 90% of its teachers are well-knownprofessors and scholars in various fields of the University of Cambridge. Atthe end of the course, students will make a completion report and be assessedand assigned a score by Cambridge scholars. Those qualified will be awarded theprecious course completion certificate and academic report at an elegant formalhigh table dinner. The completion certificate and academic report haverepeatedly been recognized by well-known universities and companies in Europeand America. During the program, students will have the opportunity to visitthe following well-known companies/institutions: University of Oxford,University of Cambridge, Cavendish Laboratory, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament,Buckingham Palace, British Museum, Prime Minister's Office, Cambridge AmericanCemetery and Memorial, Greene King, science, technology and engineering-relatedcompanies, introduction to science, technology and engineering innovation inUK.

2. Available majors

Any major (Core courses are divided into the categoryof science, technology engineering and the category of humanities, commerce andpolitics based on students' major background. Language courses cover interviewtechniques, presentation skills, academic writing, resume writing, etc. Generallectures cover wine tasting, general skills, innovation and entrepreneurship anddecryption of the history, culture and enrollment policy of the University ofCambridge.)

3. Study time

August 5-19, 2017

4. Number of students enrolled:Funding is available to15 people; the total number is not limited.

5. Program costs

The first part is the costs of two weeks’ courses andtraining, including the costs of Cambridge humanities and business courses, professionalEnglish training courses, general education courses, course materials,certificate of completion and academic reports and teaching and practice venuesand the costs of renting facilities such as libraries, study rooms andconference rooms

The second part is the costs of living andsocializing, including the costs of airport transfers, Cambridge accommodation,breakfasts and dinners, tours of Cambridge colleges, punting on the River Cam,golf experiences, debutante balls, tours and transportation in London, toursand transportation at Oxford, graduation dinner and daily 24 -hour security andmanagement.

Total price: 3,000 pounds, or about 26,000 yuan. (Thecosts do not include international air tickets and visa fees) Specific feescare charged based on the specific exchange rate at the time of application.

Annex 8-1

Hong Kong University ofScience and Technology Short-term Visiting and Exchange Program

1. Project profile

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST), ranked 5th in Asia and 28th in the world in the QS World UniversityRankings 2015. Since its inception in 1986, it has attached great importance tothe exchange of knowledge, ideas, and concepts of innovation among students,faculty members and visiting scholars. It has a free and open learningenvironment and has the highest number of international exchange students inHong Kong. It adheres to teaching in English and is a research-orienteduniversity famous for its School of Business and Management, School ofHumanities and Social Science, School of Science and School of Engineering.

2. Available majors

Any major (Main courses include business innovationand leadership leading the development of the world, global strategy,marketing, smart business, project management, cross-cultural human resourcemanagement and other practical teaching content conducive to personal talentdevelopment)

3. Study time

Two weeks, End of July-August during the summervacation (time to be determined)

4. Number of students enrolled:Funding is available to15 people; the total number is not limited.

5. Program costs

RMB 13,800 yuan (including an application fee of RMB 2,000yuan: registration service consulting fees, application and administrativefees, pre-departure counseling services; RMB 11,800 yuan in program costs:course fee, cost of course materials, classroom rental, lecturearrangement/opening/closing ceremony administrative expenses, cost oftransportation and insurance for extracurricular training activities, cost ofextracurricular activities, cost of accommodation during the stay in Hong Kongand cost of insurance during the stay in Hong Kong)

Note: The costs do not include the cost of mealsduring two weeks of study and activities, round-trip airfare, Hong Kong andMacau Pass and endorsement fees and personal consumption.

Annex 8-2

Experience at Famous HongKong Companies Program

1. Program profile

As one of the world’s highly prosperous internationalmetropolis, Hong Kong boasts a complete business system and advantageousfinancial resources. In order to broaden students’ international horizons,create overseas exchange and training opportunities for students and accumulatepractical elite workplace experience for students, the school will launch theInternational Business Experience Program (IBEP) for the 2017 winter vacationin Hong Kong in collaboration with Hong Kong Xinhua Education in Januarythrough February 2017. By then, students will form an elite team travelling toHong Kong and take up a one-week internship in their capacity as reservetalents of multinational companies to experience the professional life of HongKong’s financial white-collar workers.

During this week, students will undergohigh-intensity, high-pressure training, receive practical training, participatein workplace training at top famous multinational companies, learn globalinvestment concepts and practice presentations and speeches on workplaceplanning, global economic data releases, etc. under the guidance of regionalmanagers and elite mentors of multinational companies.

Upon completion of the program, students will receivecertificates from famous companies, including Program Completion Certificates,Company Letters of Recommendation and Fund Investment Competition Certificatesfrom top multinational companies; outstanding students will receive PersonalLetters of Recommendation from Executives of Famous Companies and Internship Offersfrom famous companies.

2. Available majors

Any major.

3. Study time

One week during the summer vacation (time to bedetermined)

4. Number of students enrolled:Funding is available to 5people; the total number is not limited.

5. Program costs

Application fee: RMB 480 yuan (Applicants will beinterviewed over the phone, those who fail the interview will get a refund oftheir application fee)

Program costs: RMB 3,800 yuan

Accommodation costs: about RMB 2,250 yuan (seven daysand six nights; Hong Kong 3-4 star hotel; room for two people); the above costsdo not include the round-trip airfare.

Annex 9-1

German Short-Term StudyProgram (Industry 4.0)

1. Program profile

The German Short-Term Study Program is jointlyorganized by the China Center for International Educational Exchange and theInternational Confederation of German Youth for Social and Educational Work.The program provides students opportunities to explore, develop and apply theiracademic knowledge in the form of lectures, project-based teaching, groupdiscussions, visits to famous companies, visits to universities and culturalactivities and through teaching experience and practical training to developtheir leadership and creativity.

2. Available majors

Mechanical engineering, mechanical and electricalintegration, electrical engineering and automation, computer, Internet of things,etc.

3. Study time

Two weeks during the summer vacation in August (timeto be determined)

4. Number of students enrolled:Funding is available to10 people; the total number is not limited.

5. Program costs

RMB 22,000 yuan (including the application fee, thecost of accommodation, the cost of daily meals, the cost of transportation, thecost of insurance, expert lecture fees and project management fees; not includingvisa fees and airfare)

Annex 9-2

German Short-Term StudyProgram (Architecture, Art and Design)

1. Program profile

“Almost all those who have a basic understanding ofarchitecture and design know Bauhaus.” As the pioneer of modern art and design,Bauhaus created the basic rules of modern design and established the basicconcepts and models of modern design and art. The “harmony and unitybetween technology and art” advocated by him, the “abstract geometry”emphasized by him and the “unvarying yet unusual visual effects” sought by himhave brought modern design to a new level. In Germany, the Bauhaus designphilosophy has always held a dominant position in the fields of architecture,art and design and industrial design.

As a Chinese undergraduate student majoring inarchitecture/art, studying in Germany will not only allow you to learn thelatest development of your major at the international level, but also bringyour professional knowledge structure into an industry-leading position to helpyou take a solid step towards becoming an industry elite.

2. Available majors

Architecture, architectural design, urban planning,industrial design, art and design, arts and crafts design, environmental art,landscape art and design, etc.

3. Study time

Three weeks during the summer vacation in August (timeto be determined)

4. Number of students enrolled:Funding is available tosix people; the total number is not limited.

5. Program costs

RMB 26,000 yuan (including the application fee, thecost of accommodation, the cost of daily meals, the cost of transportation, thecost of insurance, expert lecture fees and project management fees; notincluding visa fees and airfare)

Annex 10

Sophia UniversityEnvironmental Protection Research Program

1. Program profile

In order to further enrich overseas exchange programsand expand students’ access to different modes of education, during the wintervacation of 2017, Sophia University launched the “International EnvironmentalResources Research Series - Japanese Environmental Resources Research Program”.

Relying on the Graduate School of Global EnvironmentalStudies of Sophia University and through teaching, visits to relevantcompanies, field trips, etc., the program will allow students to have anintimate, clear understanding of the history and current situation of Japan’senvironmental resources in 10 days’ time. Through the research model, itenhances students’ ability to learn, research and communicate and internationalthinking.

2. Available majors

Environment-related majors of the College of Geology& Environment are preferred

3. Study time

Two weeks during the summer vacation in August (timeto be determined)

4. Number of students enrolled:Funding is available to10 people; the total number is not limited.

5. Program costs

RMB 14,000 yuan (including the application fee, thecost of accommodation, the cost of daily meals, the cost of transportation, thecost of insurance, expert lecture fees and project management fees; notincluding visa fees and airfare)

6. Scholarship

Each member of the winning team will be offered ascholarship worth RMB 1,000 yuan by the organizer.

Annex 11

Trinity Western UniversitySummer Study Tour Program

1. School profile

Founded in 1962, Trinity Western University (TWU) isCanada’s and also North America’s largest comprehensive nonprofit privateChristian university. It is the only Canadian school that has been rated A+ interms of quality of teaching for seven consecutive years by Canada’s largestnewspaper The Globe and Mail. Former president of the United Nations GeneralAssembly Dr. Charles Malik once commented that TWU was a university that makesit its mission to continuously improve the quality of teaching and cultivatehigh-quality talents. It has received academic certification from the USDepartment of Education and the Chinese Ministry of Education. The universityhas a total of five schools (offering 45 undergraduate majors and 17 master’sdegree majors): School of Business, School of Education, School of HumanKinetics - Sport and Leisure Management, School of Nursing. School of the Arts,Media + Culture. More than 85% of its full-time teachers have received a doctor’sdegree.

2. Trinity Western Universityshort-term training course - Leadership Syllabus Course Introduction

This course is designed to help students improve theirEnglish listening, speaking, reading and writing skills while studyingleadership and focuses on cultivating students’ leadership and confidence inlanguage expression in an English language environment. Students will engage instudies in leadership-related areas outside the classroom.

Teaching objectives:

Help students develop good listening habits bycompleting studies and assignments required by the syllabus and activelyparticipating in group discussions and other learning activities.

•Special training based on Chinese students’ Englishpronunciation, English presentation skills and fluency improves their Englishcommunication skills.

•Strengthen the understanding of new vocabulary.

•Use new vocabulary when expressing oneself in English.

•Exchange personal ideas, express personal feelings,opinions and suggestions in English more freely.

•Clearly realize one’s personal style of leadership andimprove leadership skills.

•Learn about Canadian culture.

Summary of course topics:introduction to NorthAmerican leadership, personal style of leadership, team spirit, effectivecommunication, communication, presentation skills, problem solving,organizational planning, self-development.

Course requirements:

•Attend all courses and actively participate in allclassroom activities.

•Complete all assignments, documents that show personalleadership. Enjoy learning, express oneself in English confidently and fluently

3. Study time

Two weeks during the summer vacation (time to bedetermined)

4. Number of students enrolled:Funding is available to15 people; the total number is not limited.

5. Program costs

RMB 29,500 yuan / person (including domestic travel,international travel, accommodation, meals, transportation, training,sightseeing, visa, insurance, etc.).

Annex 12

Recommendation Form forStudent Exchange Programs 2017 of Xi’an University of Science and Technology

Program name: