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The University 19 Part 1 Global Engagement Uniquely positioned to serve as a bridge between China and the West, CUHK is one of the most internationalized universities recognized globally for its dedication to education and research. The University attaches great importance to global engagement with a view to nurturing students for the global knowledge economy, fostering world-class and impactful research, and reinforcing the University’s reputation and visibility nationally and internationally. Over the years, the University has forged partnerships with many universities, research institutes, government agencies, funding bodies, and national and international associations of higher learning and research. Academic linkages and collaborations at the University are managed by two offices: the Office of Academic Links and the China Engagement Office. The former is responsible for the University’s international engagements and coordination of global education initiatives including student exchange programmes, while the latter is responsible for strategic collaborations on the mainland, in Macau and Taiwan. n n Global Learning and Experience Global learning and experience are critical to student success in the 21st century. It is necessary to expose students to diverse cultures, ideas, knowledge and skills that would prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible citizenship and leadership roles. CUHK provides a range of global education and experiential learning opportunities to meet the needs and aspirations of individual students. Student exchange at CUHK began in 1965 when the University established its first student exchange agreement with the University of California system. Since then, the University has established student exchange programmes with over 280 partner institutions in more than 35 countries and regions. Every year, over 1,000 students undertake student exchange programmes at the University’s partner institutions for a term or an academic year. Besides, about 5,000 students benefit from short-term experiential learning opportunities outside Hong Kong ranging from internships and thematic studies to field trips and service learning. Each year, over 1,500 students from around the world study at CUHK as exchange or visiting students. As an integral part to the University’s internationalization-at-home efforts, the active non-local student population makes CUHK a multicultural campus where local students and those from outside Hong Kong learn, live and engage in a vibrant community. The University has established over 20 global collaborative programmes with leading universities around the world. They include dual undergraduate, master’s, and PhD degree programmes, joint teaching programmes, as well as combined qualification arrangements. To support global learning, bursaries, awards and financial assistance are available to students undertaking term-long exchanges as well as other shorter opportunities.