A) University-arranged Off-campus Housing in Private Premises

I. Off-campus Housing in Private Premises near Campus (application deadline: 15 July 08)

PolyU is planning to rent some private residential premises in the vicinity of PolyU for non-local students enrolled in Taught Postgraduate Programmes on a first-come, first-served basis (according to payment date of the first installment). Please visit here for detailed information.

II. Off-campus Housing at the Student Hostel of HKIEd (application deadline: 4 July 08)

The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd), situated in Tai Po district, has kindly reserved a limited number of residential places in its hostel for PolyU non-local students enrolled in Taught Postgraduate Programmes. It takes around 1 hour on transportation between HKIEd and PolyU, depending traffic conditions.

           - Hostel Fees & Important Notes
           - Location and Hostel Regulations
           - Floor-plan and Facilities

Students should note that the residence in HKIEd is a long term commitment (between 25/8/08 and 2/6/09). Once the payment is made, no request for refund or partial refund will be entertained. Results will be determined by drawing lot in case of excessive demand.

B) Self-sourced Housing

I. Guest Houses near PolyU

Some economic guest houses nearby have been sourced for your consideration as a temporary stay upon arrival.

II. Source a Private Rental Unit on Your Own

If you want to source a private rental unit on your own, visit here for some useful information and forms.

If you are looking for other non-local students to share a rental unit, the following forum might help:

     - Forum of Chinese Mainland Students' Association (CMSA)
     - Forum of Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)

The following links of Property Agencies are sourced for your reference (you can search for a rental unit online):

     - Midland Holdings
     - Centaline Property Agency Limited