Half-Year Exchange to the University of Eastern Piedmont
Exchange Period: Second Semester, AY2025/2026
Information about the University of Eastern Piedmont
The University of Eastern Piedmont (UPO) is a young, dynamic, and inclusive institution, welcoming students into an inspiring and accessible environment where faculty support each student’s journey and nurture individual talents. About 10% of its students come from abroad, bringing diverse perspectives that flourish through hundreds of partnerships with universities worldwide and leading national and international institutions.
To learn more about the University of Eastern Piedmont (UPO), please visit their website.
Available majors of the exchange programmes
- Department of Philosophy
Who can apply for this exchange programme?
- Full-time postgraduate students enrolled in the Master in Philosophy with good academic and disciplinary standing.;
- Master students must have completed two semesters with a GPA greater than 2.8 by the time of departure;
- Demonstrated proficiency in English.
Exchange Programme Costs:
Selected students are expected to pay tuition fees to the University of Macau and meet all the transportation, accommodation, meals and living expenses while they are studying in the host university. Please note that if visas are need, the selected students have to apply for the visas on their own.
List of Study Programmes:
For information of the Programmes, please visit their website.
Language Requirements
Please note that, while some subjects and programmes are entirely taught in English, the majority of the courses at UPO are offered only in Italian. Students are advised to review the study plans carefully and check the indicated “Teaching Language”.
Application Period
28 Aug 2025 – 12 Sep 2025
Application Dossier (Please submit the following documents to GAO application system)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Language Proficiency Requirement (if applicable)
- Statement of Purpose (Describing why you are interested in applying this exchange program and what your objective is; what are your strengths and weaknesses. Why should we choose you?) (The documents can be attached to ‘Other Supporting Documents’ in GAO application system)
For any enquiry, please contact Maggie Wong at email: maggiewong@um.edu.mo, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies of Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH).
Important Notes for Exchange Students
- Read the “Rules for Semester-based Outgoing Exchange Programmes” and pay attention to the credits requirement.
Application Procedures
- Read carefully the relevant application requirement;
- Consult your programme coordinator about course selection and credit transferability;
- Apply for the exchange programme (Application period: 28 Aug 2025 to 12 Sep 2025) and complete the application through GAO Application System;
- Check your email for the assessment arrangement after the application period;
- Check your email for the nomination result;
- Apply for the exchange to the host university and receive the acceptance letter;
- Prepare and submit your learning agreement;
- Prepare your departure.