All non-local students need to obtain a student visa to study in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Immigration Department normally issues student visas only to applicants enrolling in a FULL-TIME course in the University. Information on visa application and related matters can be found at CEDARS website at http://cedars.hku.hk/nonlocal/VisaMattersFAQ. Currently, for taught course postgraduates from the mainland, the contact office at the University is the China Affairs Office. For research study postgraduates, the contact office is CEDARS.

It is the responsibility of individual students to maintain a valid and legitimate visa status throughout their studies at HKU. Should there be any circumstantial or personal changes leading to the termination of the student’s prevailing visa status, the concerned student is required to report the changes immediately to the HK Immigration Department and to apply for a fresh visa for study. Pursuing study without a valid visa is a breach of the law.