Undergraduate Housing Arrangement

Approximately 40 percent of CUHK's undergraduate students live on campus. There are altogether 21 undergraduate dormitories that constitute the four Colleges. The four Colleges manage the dormitories under local regulations that differ somewhat.

You will share a double or triple occupancy room with local students who have expressed special interest in sharing a room with a foreign roommate. This will enhance cultural exchange and immersion into local student life.

Amenities in the student dormitories include:

• Modestly furnished bedrooms with telephone and network (ResNet) connection;
• Air-conditioning operated with smart cards in all rooms (central heating is not available but also mostly unnecessary);
• Blankets and bed linens;
• Laundry facilities: coin-operated washing and drying machines and clothes lines for drying;
• Shared kitchens equipped with refrigerators, stoves, boilers and microwaves on each floor;
• Shared bathrooms with showers on each floor;
• Common rooms with televisions.

Postgraduate Housing Arrangement

The Jockey Club Postgraduate Hall (PGH1) provides single occupancy rooms.

You may also live off-campus. However, you should note that private housing rentals are extremely high while dormitories on campus are subsidized. Since there is only limited family housing available for married graduate students, international students with spouse (and family) may need to seek accommodation off-campus.

Amenities in the Jockey Club Postgraduate Hal (PGH1) :

• Modestly furnished bedrooms with washing basin;
• Telephone and network (ResNet) connection;
• Air-conditioning operated with smart cards in all rooms (central heating is not available but also mostly unnecessary);
• Blankets and bed linens;
• Laundry facilities: coin-operated washing and drying machines;
• Shared kitchens equipped with refrigerators, stoves, boilers and microwaves on each floor;
• Shared bathrooms with showers on each floor;
• Common rooms with TV, computer room, reading room and other function rooms.
  

Dormitory Life

Dormitory life will definitely give you a glimpse of the local student life and culture. Instant noodles, computer games and ICQ make up the key tools for surviving dormitory life for most local students. They sometimes gather to have sweet soups (Chinese dessert) or snacks late at night, watch DVDs in the common room or do sports together.

Living with a local roommate and adjusting to different living habits may cause tension especially during the first few weeks of your stay. Many local students, especially females, are extremely modest and prefer to undress in complete privacy. They will expect equal consideration from you. It is a good idea, therefore, to discuss this early on with our roommate and arrive at an agreeable arrangement.

All dormitories have wardens and residence tutors to oversee the physical and mental well-being of the residents. The tutors will also help to organize activities with the resident associations. Some examples of these activities are high table dinners, sweet soup or soup gatherings, talks, mass games such as tug of war, and karaoke parties. There is always something happening at the dormitories but of course you have to take the initiative to find out.