Cost of Studying (as an international student)
Our estimate is around USD15,400 in total per year for undergraduates. This estimate will have to be adjusted if you plan to enrol in a non-government funded programme charging a higher tuition fee.

Tuition Fees for 2009/10 Academic Year
(subject to annual review)

Government-Funded Places
The tuition fees for non-local students admitted to a government-funded programme / places in 2009/10 are as follows:
2009/10 academic year onwards until graduation: HK$80,000 per annum, unless a higher minimum tuition fee is set by the HKSAR Government

Non-Government Funded Places
For programmes that are charged on a credit-unit basis and for non-government funded places, the tuition fee is normally set at a higher level. Details of the 2009/10 tuition fees can be found on the respective programme page of the Online Prospectus. Note that tuition fees are subject to yearly review and may be revised in future.

On-campus Student Residence
(subject to annual review)

If applications are submitted on time, most international students can find on-campus accommodation at our Student Residence.

On-campus Student Residence
For Undergraduates (residence fees are charged by semester):

Double Room: Around USD 620 per semester per person
Single Room: Around USD 930 per semester per person

For Postgraduates (most of the rooms are for single occupancy):

Research Students of UGC-funded Programmes

Single room in Hall 8:

Around USD 260 per month per student

Single room in Jockey Club House:

Around USD 290 per month per student

Double room in Jockey Club House (very limited):

Around USD 170 per month per student


Postgraduate Students of Non-UGC-funded Programmes

Single room in Hall 8:

Around USD 1,410 per semester (approximately USD 320 per month per student)

Single room in Jockey Club House:

Around USD 1,600 per semester (approximately USD 360 per month per student)

Double room in Jockey Club House (very limited):

Around USD 960 per semester (approximately USD 220 per month per student)


Postgraduate Students of UGC-funded Programmes

Single room in Hall 8:

Around USD 1,140 per semester (approximately USD 260 per month per student)

Single room in Jockey Club House:

Around USD 1,280 per semester (approximately USD 290 per month per student)

Double room in Jockey Club House (very limited):

Around USD 770 per semester (approximately USD 170 per month per student)

Air-conditioning, laundry and bedding fees are not included in the monthly charges.

The above rates only apply to 2007/08 and are subject to review. For updated information, please refer to the Student Residence Office’s website at http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/ .

For accommodation outside campus, the rental could be in the range of USD700–USD1,200 a month depending on the size, location and type of accommodation.

Other Living Expenses

The cost of living in Hong Kong is estimated to be around USD5,130 a year for a single student including meals, transport, laundry, and education expenses for books and stationery.

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