Other Fees 

A schedule of other fees that are chargeable to students is published in the Student Handbook. All students are advised to refer to the Student Handbook on web for details.

Caution Money

Caution money is chargeable to all students at first registration. This sum is refundable to students who withdraw from study properly if they have no outstanding fees / claims to be paid to the University and they have returned their student identity card. The sum will be converted to the graduation fee upon completion of a scheme / programme.

General Expenses

Non-local students should be aware of the high cost of living in Hong Kong. Apart from tuition fee and hall fees, academic expenses (excluding computer and related expenses) for full-time students are likely to be in the region of HK$7,000 – HK$10,000* for most disciplines and around HK$30,000 for design programmes. Basic meal charges at campus catering outlets are likely to be about HK$44,000* per annum (or about HK$33,000 if summer terms are excluded).

* This is only an estimate; specific disciplines may have higher academic expenses. Living expenses vary for individuals, students may wish to allow funds for personal items, entertainment, overseas travel, medical expenses, etc.

Full-time non-local students in government-funded schemes / programmes are eligible to apply for accommodation in the Student Halls of Residence. Non-local undergraduate students will, subject to the availability of residential places, normally be given an opportunity to stay in University-managed Accommodation (including the Student Halls and off-campus housing), for their first year of study (including the period of joining Work-integrated Education/internship and/or outbound exchange programme, if any) A reasonable rent of HK$13,426 is charged in academic year 2022/23 (from 26th Aug 2022 to 26th May 2023). The lodging fees for 2023/24 will be announced in due course. For details of Hall Fees, please visit here. For the second year of study onwards, non-local students are required to arrange their own accommodation outside the Student Halls. In view of the above, they are advised to secure sufficient funds for their housing plan. 

In general, the average spending per academic year would be around HK$209,426 (USD26,821).

+ The rent of HK$13,426 (USD1,721) is charged in the 2022/23 academic year. The lodging fees for 2023/24 will be announced in due courses.

The above estimates are for reference only.  The actual amount required will vary depending on individuals' lifestyles and preferences.  Approximate exchange rate is USD1.00 = HK$7.80.