FAQ

Non-local Taught Postgraduate students have to arrange their own accommodation in Hong Kong.

The following link and links therein (login may be required) has some accommodation information for your reference.  Please note that the information is for general information purposes only, may not be updated regularly, and not to be relied upon as the sole source of accommodation information.
For other details, please click here.

Please refer to the link: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/student-resources-and-support-section/residential-life/hall-admission for instructions, procedures, and updates on Admissions and Applications. If there are further enquiries, please email Student Halls of Residence at student.halls@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 3159 0000 for follow up action.

Please send your enquiry to Off-Campus Housing at och.info@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 3159 0000 for follow up action.

Please send your enquiry to Entry Visa Applications of Academic Registry at ar.entryvisa@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 2333 0600 for follow up action.

Please send your enquiry to Academic Registry at ar.reg@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 2333 0600 for follow up action.

Please send your enquiry to Academic Registry at ar.dept@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 2333 0600 for follow up action.

Information of optional Group Medical and/or Public Liability Insurance Scheme(s) for non-local students in 2023/24 academic year (i.e. 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024) will be sent to PolyU non-local students by email in of the middle/end of August /early September 2023.
In fact, there are many similar insurance products available in the private market. You may check with local banks for the information.
For details of the insurance schemes, please click here.

Non-local students are NOT allowed to take up employment, whether paid or unpaid, or establish to join in any business in Hong Kong, without the permission of the Director of Immigration.
With No Objection Letter issued by the Immigration Department and a valid student visa, you are allowed to take up employment with conditions.
For details, please click here. 

Yes, you may apply to stay/return and work in Hong Kong under the Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG).
For details of IANG, please click here.

Transcript of Studies, Testimonial or Award Parchment show your attainment of academic qualification.
Please refer to the website for the supporting documents that you need for the application of IANG visa https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/IANG.html#secondTab.

When you are applying for IANG, you may need to apply for certification of studies, e.g. Transcript of Studies or Testimonial.
Please refer to the website for details: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ar/web/en/for-graduates/application-forms/index.html.

Octopus is a contactless payment tool which is easy to use and accepted all over Hong Kong. You can use it for public transport, shopping and more.
Eligible full-time day-course students studying in a recognised institution in Hong Kong can enjoy concessionary fares for most public transports.
For details, please click here.