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Frequently Asked Questions

Accommodation

  1. How much do I have to pay for the Student Residence?

    Please visit the website of Student Residence for the current residence fee.

  2. When will the payment for the Student Residence be due?
    The payment for housing will be due around 1 month after student's check-in.
  3. Are homestay or other off-campus housing options arranged by CityU for exchange students?
    No.
  4. Can I request for a single room at the Student Residence?
    There is a small number of typical single rooms. They will be first assigned to those who have special needs or medical reasons with supporting documents enclosed with this completed application.
  5. How is the withdrawal policy of the Student Residence?
    Early withdrawal from hostel residence initiated by the student:
    • Withdrawal within the second week of the relevant academic year will refund on a pro-rata daily rate basis
    • Withdrawal after the second week of the relevant academic year, no refund is provided
    Early withdrawal from student residence initiated by the University, e.g. due to violation of regulations, or expulsion from University on account of disciplinary and/or academic grounds will refund on a pre-rata daily rate basis.
  6. Are laundries available in University Residence?

    Yes. For charges, please visit website of Student Residence.

  7. Is self-catering apartments available?
    No. A common room is available on each floor of the Student Residence, with basic pantry facilities, a microwave oven, a refrigerator and a TV-set.
  8. Is the University Residence close to the campus?
    The Student Residence is within 10 to 15 minutes walking distance to the main campus.

Application

  1. How can I join the Student Exchange Programme at CityU?
    We only accept exchange students nominated by our partner universities. Please contact the exchange programme coordinator or the international office at your home university for nomination.
  2. When is the application deadline?
    You can apply for our Exchange programme for Semester A or Semester B. Click here for the application deadline.
  3. Where do I get the password for online application?
    Our administrators will send the login ID & password for our online application for the Student Exchange Programme to you once we have received the nomination from the International Coordinator in your home university.

Course Selection

  1. Are courses taught in English?
    Unless otherwise determined by the Senate for a specific course or programme, the medium of instruction and assessment at the University is English.
  2. Can I change my course selection?
    You can change your course selection during the 3-week add/drop period which starts from 2 weeks before commencement of the new semester. Confirmation is subject to the approval by the concerned department.
  3. Do incoming exchange students register for courses prior to arrival? How is this done?
    You are required to make your study plan and submit via the online application system before the application deadline. Our administrators will pre-register the courses for you.
  4. How can I add or drop courses?
    For courses which are web-enabled, you can add or drop classes online during the web registration period. Otherwise, you are required to submit a paper add/drop form to the administrators.
  5. How many credits do I need to take?
    Student should take 12 to 18 credits in a semester.
  6. What courses are offered to exchange students?
    All courses offered under the full-time Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Programme are available to exchange students, subject to availability of places and requirements. You are advised to read the BBA course list (under BBA Programmes) before filling in the course planning and consult your academic advisors at your home university about credit transfer requirements.

Insurance

  1. Are exchange students required to purchase health insurance at CityU?
    Students who have not provided a copy of the travel insurance policy to us by a specific date will be assumed to have no insurance coverage by themselves and the University will arrange on their behalf the insurance policy covering hospitalization and medical expenses.
  2. Does CityU have any policy on health insurance for exchange students?
    It is mandatory for non-local students to have suitable and adequate insurance covering travel, personal accident, medical expenses (accident and non-accident), hospitalization and emergency evacuation/repatriation throughout the entire period of their study in Hong Kong. Students are required to either purchase the insurance on their own before they leave their home city or, if they are unable to do so or wish to have additional insurance coverage, enroll in the Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan for Non-local Students contracted by the University.

Transportation

  1. How can I get to CityU from airport?

    CityU is easily accessible by various forms of public transportation. Please visit http://www.cityu.edu.hk/inso/ for the detailed instruction.

Visa

  1. Can I pay the visa and mailing fees by cheque?
    No, we can only accept payment by credit card or bank draft.
  2. Do I apply for the visa in my home country on my own?
    CityU may apply for the study visa on your behalf in Hong Kong. The approved visa will be sent to you by courier before your departure for Hong Kong. If you want CityU to apply for the visa on your behalf, you should submit the completed Request for Visa Sponsorship & Student Undertaking Form together with your application for exchange.
  3. Do I need a visa to study in Hong Kong?

    International students who do not have the right of abode in Hong Kong and wish to enter Hong Kong for education must obtain a student visa before coming to Hong Kong. For details, please refer to the "Immigration Policy on Education" issued by the Hon Kong immigration Department at http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_study.htm.

  4. Does the student visa allow me to enter Mainland China, and fly to other countries?
    The Study Visa is only good for entering Hong Kong. You have to apply separately for visa to enter Mainland China, which you could do so after your arrival in Hong Kong. For further information, please visit http://www.ctshk.com/english/useful/chinesevisa.htm. You have to consult the embassy/consulate of the other countries if travel visa is required.
  5. How long does it take for a visa application?
    The process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. It may take longer if the required supporting documents are incomplete.
  6. May I send the application forms by fax to CityU?
    No. Only the original visa application forms are accepted. The fax copy of your passport is usually too dim to identify your information and photo. Thus you are required send all the forms to us by POST.
  7. What documents should be included with the visa application form?
    1. Host institution application form (online submit)
    2. Immigration Department – Visa/Entry Permit Application Form
    3. Application for Student Residence
    4. Course Selection Form
    5. Original transcript or grades
    6. Photocopy of passport
    7. Evidence of Financial Standing
    8. Essay
    9. 2 passport size photos
  8. What if the visa can not be approved before I depart for Hong Kong?
    You will need to enter Hong Kong as visitor first. Then get the visa and change your status to student after arrival.
  9. What kinds of financial statement should I provide?
    Your name and current balance must have shown on the financial statement. It can be a copy of your bank statement, your savings accounts passbooks (e.g., a letter from your bank or financial institution stating your current balance), tax receipts and employment certificates.
   
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