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142 Part 3 • Academic Units and University Extensions Part 3 who come from institutions which normally do not have formal exchange agreements with the University. Study abroad students must pay the IASP tuition. Both exchange and study abroad students are responsible for housing and other exchange related fees. The Office of Academic Links serves as the home department to both exchange and study abroad students. All enquires should be directed to: + International Asian Studies Programme Office of Academic Links (i-Centre) 1/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park The Chinese University of Hong Kong Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR ' (852) 3943 7597 7 (852) 2603 5045 * iasp@cuhk.edu.hk 8 www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk School of Continuing and Professional Studies Director: Dr. Ella P.O. Chan ' 2209 0299/0290 7 2603 6565; 2739 2797 * scs@cuhk.edu.hk 8 http://cuscs.hk The University established the Department of Extramural Studies in 1965 and in January 2006, it was renamed the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (CUSCS). CUSCS is a self-financing unit but its academic development and policies are regulated by the University Extension Board, the Senate Academic Planning Committee, and the Senate of the University. Bearing the mission of providing quality continuing professional education programmes and services to meet the changing needs of society, the school offers a wide range of courses and programmes at different levels, including general courses and award-bearing programmes as well as full-time higher diploma programmes. In 2012–13, some 160 award-bearing programmes and more than 1,900 general courses, distance learning courses and corporate training courses were offered with a total enrolment of about 31,000 or a full-time equivalence of 6,300 students. General courses, normally lasting for two to four months each, have no specific admission requirement, and are generally meant for self-enrichment. Award-bearing programmes at advanced diploma, professional diploma, diploma, and certificate levels, have specific admission requirements and are designed in accordance with the guidelines and standards set by the University. These programmes lead to academic awards or professional qualifications for those who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in their particular fields of study.