Student Accommodation in China
Most international students live in their university's international student dormitory. Rooms are limited, so book online as soon as booking opens. Prices are set by each university, in Chinese yuan (CNY, also called RMB).
Housing Options
International students usually choose between a university dormitory and a flat off campus.
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University international student dormitory Rooms on campus for international students. | ZJU: CNY 80 a room a day for a single room, CNY 120 a room a day for a twin room Check what the fee includes. |
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Flat off campus A rented flat near your campus. | Example: CNY 1,000 to CNY 3,000 a month (Nanjing) Price for a flat near Southeast University. |
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Rooms are limited
Finding and Booking Housing
When you apply
- ZJU: fill in your housing wish in the online application system.
About one month before term
- ZJU: watch for online booking notices and book your room.
Arrival day
- Check in and register your address within 24 hours.
Reliable Platforms
Your university's housing page
Tsinghua, ZJU and Fudan show their dormitory rules and fees online.
Required Documents
For off-campus housing in China, you'll typically need to provide the following documents:
- 1Passport
For check-in and address registration.
Costs and Things to Check
Each university sets its own dormitory fees. Here are examples, in Chinese yuan (CNY). Check what each fee covers.
Additional Costs to Consider
Bills
At ZJU, the fee for a long stay does not include water and electricity bills.
Bedding
Not included at ZJU (long stay) or Fudan.
Location Considerations
Which campus
Big universities have several campuses with different dormitories and fees. Check which campus your programme is on.
Per bed or per room?
Tips for Getting Housing
Book your dormitory online as soon as booking opens.
Read what each fee includes before you pay.
Bring or buy bedding. Fudan's dormitory does not give bedding.
Register your address as soon as you move in. The steps are below.
Keep your Registration Form of Temporary Residence (the paper that shows your address). You need it for your residence permit (the card that lets you live in China).
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