Accommodation
"Living on campus is very convenient and the quality of room based on the price charged is considered satisfactory."
Dominika Sokolinska
Karol Adamiecki University of Economics in Katowice, Poland
"The hall mates are very kind to offer help whenever i approached to ask questions."
Minoh Kim
KIMEP, Kazakhstan
A Brand New Student Hostel
The Jockey Club Campus of Creativity (JC³) – which integrates in a single complex Village CARE (Creative Arena for Residential Education), and a Jockey Club Creative Hub, will be officially launched in 2025. It features a comfortable residential area offering over 1,700 bed places with state-of-the-art facilities such as a scoring stage, sound labs, white-box experimental space, sound and audio research facilities, and photogrammetry laboratories.
This vibrant residential area consists of four blocks, with most units featuring two rooms that can accommodate a total of four students.
Accommodation Features:
• Furnished Rooms: Each occupant gets a bed, closet, desk, shelf, individual mini fridge, chair, and access to both LAN and Wi-Fi.
• Shared Facilities: Each unit has two common restrooms and shower facilities.
• Additional Amenities: Discover the comfort of our inviting co-living space, designed for warmth and connection, complemented by a pristine and thoughtfully organized laundry room.
• Rooftop Garden: Experience unparalleled relaxation and vibrant social interactions on our stunning rooftop, where you can soak in breathtaking views of the famous Lion Rock and the enchanting skyline of Kowloon.
For more details, please refer to this link.
Please note that these features apply to Village CARE. The amenities and facilities may vary for the Undergraduate Halls.
On Campus Accommodation
For Undergraduate Exchange Students
You may choose to stay in the Undergraduate Halls or Village CARE on campus. Please indicate your preference when applying the Student Residential Hall Application . Your preference will be considered as far as possible subject to availability.
For Postgraduate Exchange Students
Postgraduate exchange students have different housing arrangements from Undergraduate students. You may be housed in the Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House (NTT) on campus. The NTT offers a "Semester Accommodation Package" to full-time HKBU postgraduate exchange students. Application details will be announced to admitted students.
The rate schedule for a double occupancy room in the Undergraduate Halls or Village CARE is as follows:
Undergraduate Halls or Village CARE 2024/25
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HK$ |
US$* |
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1st (Fall) Semester 26 August - 23 December 2024 (12:00 noon) |
10,000-12,800 | 1,274-1,631 |
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2nd (Spring) Semester (for students continuing from 1st (Fall) Semester) Mid December 2024 - 22 May 2025 (12:00 noon) |
12,000-16,000 | 1,529-2,038 |
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2nd (Spring) Semester (for new students admitted in 2nd (Spring) Semester) 9 January - 22 May 2025 (12:00 noon) |
11,000-14,000 | 1,401-1,783 |
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* US$1 is roughly pegged to HK$7.85 |
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Additional Fees |
HK$ |
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| Caution Money (refundable upon completion of the housing period less charges due to the loss or damage to hall properties) |
1,000 |
Students are required to pay room rates in full on a semester basis. Monthly payments are not accepted. Room fees are not refundable.
Air conditioning (A/C) expenses are not included in the accommodation fees. Students sharing rooms will be equally responsible for the charge of air-conditioning (approximately at HK$1.4 per kWh).
Linens (sheets, pillows, towels, etc.) are the responsibility of the individual occupant. Please bring your own or purchase them in Hong Kong.
For Residents of Village CARE, in addition to in-room air-conditioning, other electricity consumption within your bedrooms and units/apartments will be charged based on a user-pay principle.
Off Campus Accommodation
Apart from on campus housing, you may choose to live off-campus. For off-campus options, please visit the Off-campus Accommodation Alternatives Section on the Office of Student Affairs webpage.
If you choose to live off-campus, you will be responsible for making your own housing arrangements either before or after your arrival in Hong Kong.
Please note that off-campus housing is often more expensive than on-campus options. Additionally, places close to campus are usually difficult to find and tend to cost more than those farther away.
We recommend starting your search as soon as possible, ideally before you arrive. Due to the high demand for on-campus accommodation, once you decide to live off-campus, we will not be able to accommodate a later request for on-campus housing. Please keep this in mind when deciding whether to live on or off campus.