Hong Kong used to be an expensive city. But with the Asian Financial Crisis several years ago and the competitive market in Hong Kong, many goods and services have become more affordable. There are plenty of good buys available through careful shopping and a little bargaining in Cantonese. Some indicative prices are:  
 
 
 
 
HK$
Train fare from CUHK to downtown Kowloon
3.20 - 6.00
Bus fare from CUHK to Kowloon or Hong Kong Island
6.00 - 25.00
A "McDonald's" Extra Value Meal
21.30 - 24.80
Movie Ticket
30.00 - 80.00
 
 
 
 
However, living at CUHK is extremely affordable as on-campus dormitories, meals at the student canteens, and on-campus transportation are heavily subsidized. The following tables show the fees you need to pay for studying at CUHK and the approximate living costs at CUHK for the academic year 2008-09.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Programme Fees
  
 
 
 
If you come as an exchange student:
  
 
•
Tuition fee is paid to your home institution
 
 
•
Hostel fee is paid to CUHK or your home institution depending on the specific agreement between the universities
 
 
•
 Bedding, Visa, Administration and other miscellaneous fees are paid to CUHK  
     
 
If you come as a study abroad student directly enrolled in the International Asian Studies Programme
  
 
•
 Programme fee is paid to CUHK. The fee includes tuition, basic medical care, one official transcript and Chinese language courses (maximum 6 units for associate undergraduates students and maximum of 12 units for associate non-MBA postgraduate students). Click here to view the fees table.  
 
•
 Hostel fee is paid to CUHK  
 
•
 Bedding, Visa, Administration and other miscellaneous fees are paid to CUHK  
 
 
 
 
Fall Semester (HK$)
Spring Semester (HK$)
Full Year (HK$)
Undergraduate Students 40,000 40,000 80,000
Postgraduate Students 87,600 87,600 131,200
 
 
Note: The fees listed above are subject to change
  
 
 
 
 
 
Other Fees
  
 
 
 
 
Fall Semester (HK$)
Spring Semester (HK$)
Full Year (HK$)
Caution Money (refundable)
450
450
450
Hostel Deposit (refundable)
800 - 1,500
800 - 1,500
800 - 1,500
Administration Fee 1,000 1,000 1,000
Student Visa Application Fee 480 480 480
Student Union Membership Fees (for undergraduate students only) 72.5 72.5 145

 
 
Note: The fees listed above are subject to change
  
 
 
 
Living Costs
  
 
 
 
 
Fall Semester (HK$)
Spring Semester (HK$)
Full Year (HK$)
Hostel
• Hostel Fee 4,060 – 12,800 4,060 – 16,000 8,120 – 28,800
• Hostel Related Fee
324
324
648
• Air-conditioning Fee
700
700
1,400
• Bedding
340
340
340
Meals on Campus
9,600
12,000
21,600
Personal Expenses (e.g. books, daily expenses such as laundry, sundries and local transportation)
6,000
7,500
13,500
IASP Cultural Activities
500
500
1,000
 
 
Note: This table is provided as a reference only. The costs provided above correspond to on-campus living only. Prices are subject to change due to inflation and will vary depending on lifestyle and preferences of individuals.