Residential Halls (mainly for undergraduate students)
Halls of residence form part of the tradition of the University. They are part of the education system rather than just a provision of accommodation. As hall members have to learn to be independent and interact closely with students of different backgrounds under the same roof, halls are a very effective means to integrate students' social and intellectual lives, and therefore offer a golden opportunity for whole-person education. Presently, there are thirteen residential halls
and two non-residential halls. For residential halls, eleven of them are
directly administered by the University while two (St John’s College and Ricci Hall) are financially
and administratively independent. Each hall has either a Manager or a Steward
to assist the Warden in the daily operation.
Whole-person Development: Halls of HKU are devoted to the development of their members. Hall members are encouraged to take full advantage of such a precious opportunity to actively participate in various hall activities so as to develop their personal abilities (e.g. leadership skills), personality, communication and social skills, as well as intellectual ability.
Unique Characteristics: Halls of HKU are known for their strong hall spirit. Each hall has its own tradition, culture, and unique characteristics and members identify very strongly with their halls. Through developing a sense of belonging and commitment to the hall, students will also develop a similar sense of commitment to the society.
Affiliated Members: Non-residential students may also apply to become affiliated members of most of the residential halls.
Residential Colleges (Jockey Club Student Village III)
Residential Colleges form part of a proud tradition at The University of Hong Kong.
Sited on Lung Wah Street, Kennedy Town, the Village was named after The Hong Kong Jockey Club in recognition of a donation of HK$108.25 million from the Club’s Charities Trust. Its four Residential Colleges are now home to 1,800 students, and are committed to contributing to society both locally and worldwide.
Each College is a home for students’ intellectual development as well as their social and cultural growth. In this community of young intellectuals, students learn about the world, about others, and most of all about themselves.
At The Jockey Club Student Village III, 1,800 students from 56 countries live together and learn from one another. Here, dynamic cross-cultural experiences take place, visions and ideals are nurtured, and friendships are built for life.
CEDARS-administered Residences
CEDARS provided housing
places in four residential communities, as housing alternatives not bound by
the rich traditions of Halls and Residential Colleges:
●Ching Lin Terrace Residence
●Graduate House
●Mui Fong House
●Student Flats
●Jockey Club Student Village IV (in Wong Chuk Hang)
Student residents enjoy a
varied hostel experience in a range of room type options including single
rooms, double rooms, shared flats, and family units (for
married couples). The sharing of basic facilities (e.g. bathroom and kitchen)
of a small household size provides better
networking and interpersonal development among flatmates. Closer attention from
staff and resident tutors provides conveniences and quick responses that
students expect nowadays.
Off-Campus Housing
Privately-Rented Accommodation If you do not want to reside in the university student residences, you can
choose to find your own apartment or share a flat with your friends or other
HKU students. Information on vacant flats and rooms can be found in local
newspapers, real estate agencies or from the website of CEDARS. CEDARS runs
an ‘Accommodation Service’ which gathers information on rooms and flats
available for renting in the vicinity of the campus. The information is posted on
an intranet database and CEDARS IMap where all HKU
members can get access easily. Also Guidelines on signing of a tenancy agreement are
listed.
As a general rule, the landlord will request the tenant to pay a two-month
rental deposit and will demand a contract that will last for a year or more.
Places advertised in the newspapers are generally arranged by real estate
agencies and they will levy a commission fee.
Other University Administered Residences
Madam S. H. Ho Residence For Medical Students and Patrick Manson Student Residence
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine operates Madam S. H. Ho Residence for Medical Students (RMS) and Patrick Manson Student Residence (PMR) on Sassoon Road for students undergoing clinical training at Queen Mary Hospital under the Faculty. RMS was opened in April 1992 and provides 165 single rooms for medical students, most of them are taking specialty clerkship or final year students. PMR accommodates 126 students in double rooms, triple rooms and quadruple rooms. A few rooms are also available for overseas elective medical students and visitors affiliated with the Faculty.
Non-Residential Halls
Non-residential students may also apply to become affiliated members of most of the residential halls.
Temporary Housing
Inside Campus
Some guest rooms are available at our halls for students to stay temporarily. For those who need temporary accommodation, they could contact the following hall offices directly for reservation and other arrangements.
Off-Campus
Number of hotels and hostels neary HKU in which students can stay either short-term or long-term.
News & Updates
Join Hands, Prevent Crime - Important message from Crime Prevention Bureau, Hong Kong Police Force
Becareful when dealing with "landlords", "homeowners" and/or "hostel administrator"
CEDARS has recently be alerted about a renting scam going on in one of the local hostel providers. Please be alert and careful when dealing with persons who claim to be landlords / homeowners / hostel administrator, and offer you a vacancy and ask money as deposit to be sent immediately.
If you are unsure about the terms and conditions of the offer received from any local providers, please write to CEDARS (cedars.housing@hku.hk). We will try our best to help verifying the legitimacy of any transaction or party.
2 November 2017
Students with disabilities
CEDARS SEN Support is the one-stop service
unit for students with physical and sensory disabilities, learning and
developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, chronic medical illnesses, and
multiple disabilities. If you wish to apply for a student residential placement
based on your disability or SEN conditions, please contact SEN Support (Tel) 3917-8388 (Email) cedars-SEN@hku.hk for registration and assessment.
For more information, please refer to SEN Support Website.