Due to severe shortage of residential places, taught course postgraduates do not normally get a place. These students are strongly advised to use the Accommodation Service to find their own accommodation outside the University.
CEDARS collects and compiles data on privately-owned rooms or flats in the vicinity of the university campus that are available for rental to students. Students can obtain such information at https://www.cedars.hku.hk/offcampushousing or CEDARS Office. They also offer assistance in matters relating to the renting of rooms and flats.
Please note that private accommodation is extremely expensive. You are strongly advised to finalise arrangements before you arrive. A list of hostels managed by non-profit-making organisations is also available at the CEDARS website. You may make arrangements directly with these hostels for short-term accommodation.
Please write to cedars.housing@hku.hk for further enquiry.
There is currently no on-campus housing for students with children. Suitable family housing nearby the campus is in general rather expensive. A 400 sq. ft. apartment with two bedrooms will cost a monthly rental of about HK$10,000. This does not include the costs of gas, water or electricity. These apartments are usually rented on a mandatory 12-month lease and many landlords require that you pay the first month's rent plus a security deposit equivalent to two months’ rent. The deposit will be kept by the landlord and returned to the tenant without interest when you leave if there is no damage to the property.
It is essential that you have sufficient funds to support them here, including child care and medical costs if you have children and your spouse is not eligible for local employment.