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Housing Guide

Student Housing in Hong Kong

Students from outside Hong Kong can live in a university hall (student housing run by the university) or rent a private flat. If you do not get a hall place, a private flat is the other choice. Costs are in Hong Kong dollars (HKD).

Housing Options

Students from outside Hong Kong can live on campus or off campus.

Accommodation TypeAverage CostProsCons
University hall

Student housing run by your university. You often share with students from Hong Kong.

HKD 5,000 to 15,000 a semester

The range differs by university.

  • Costs less than a flat off campus.
  • Close to class.
  • You usually share a room unless you choose a single room.
  • Most halls do not provide bed sheets and pillows.
Private flat

A flat you rent yourself, alone or with others.

HKD 8,000 to 15,000 a month

Depends on size, area and type.

  • More choice of area and room type.
  • You can share with room-mates to save money.
  • Costs more than a hall.
  • Flats near a campus are hard to find.

Finding Housing

After your offer

  • Accept your offer.
  • Apply for a hall place.

Before you fly

  • Wait for your hall result.
  • No hall place? Start a flat search and ask your university for help.

When you arrive

  • Move in. Ask your hall or student affairs office for a letter that shows your Hong Kong address. Your bank will ask for it.

Reliable Platforms

  • Your university's residence office

    Hall places, fees and how to apply.

  • Your university's student affairs office

    Some universities share information on off-campus housing.

Required Documents

For off-campus housing in Hong Kong SAR, you'll typically need to provide the following documents:

  • 1
    Under 18: proof of housing

    If you are under 18, send a paper that shows where you will live when you apply for your visa.

Costs and What to Think About

Off campus means a flat outside the university. Living off campus costs more than living in a hall. These figures come from different sources and cover different things, so they do not match exactly.

Additional Costs to Consider

  • Bed sheets and pillows

    Most halls do not provide them.

    Varies

Location Considerations

  • Near campus costs more

    Flats near a campus are hard to find and cost more than those farther away.

  • Travel time

    A hall saves you money and travel time.

Housing Tips

Apply for a hall place as soon as you get your offer.

Ask your university's residence or student affairs office about your options.

Bring or buy bed sheets and pillows: most halls do not provide them.

Looking for a flat? Think about sharing with room-mates to save money.

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