Student Residence Office
City University of Hong Kong
Student Residence Office

Fees & Payments

Fees & Charges of Research Degree Students in Ma On Shan Compound

  1. The hall lodging fees of Research Degree Students for 2026/27
    RPG students within normal period of study UGC-funded Non-UGC-funded/Self-financed
    Hall Room Type HK$ (per month per person)
    Ma On Shan Compound (Student Rooms)
    Hall 12 Single Room with shared toilet and bathroom $5,150 $6,400
    Hall 13 Double Room with shared toilet and bathroom $3,450 $4,300

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

    The hall lodging fees are subject to annual review and revision.

    After all applications of eligible groups have been processed, available hall places will be offered on a rolling basis to the following students:

    1. Full-time RPGs in non-UGC-funded programmes
    2. Full-time RPGs who have applied for extension of study (out-timers)
    3. Full-time non-local postgraduate students
    4. Research staff

    Hall places will be offered on a short-term basis. A surcharge of 25% will be levied on “out-timer” students and students of non-UGC-funded programmes. An additional 35% will be levied for those who switch to i) part-time status while holding full-time employment with the University and; ii) research staff. Allocation will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to room availability.

  2. Hall Confirmation Fee
    Upon the announcement of application result, successful applicants will be required to accept the hall offers by paying a non-refundable and non-transferable hall confirmation fee by the specified deadline.
    Hall Confirmation Fee HK$2,600

  3. Hall Fees Collection

    Research Degree Students (RPGs)

    (a)

    Hall lodging fees will be charged from the first day of the residential period even if residents check-in late. The bed places have been reserved for residents from the first day of the residential period and cannot be allocated to other students. Therefore, the residents should be responsible for paying hall lodging fees.

    (b)

    Hall lodging fees are collected on a monthly basis via CityUHK Pay except August 2026, which will be calculated at a daily rate.

    (c)

    SGS Entrance Scholarship recipients are liable to pay the hall lodging fees for the period of stay which is NOT covered by the Scholarship (i.e., 27 - 31 August 2026).

    (d)

    The last month’s hall lodging fees will be calculated as follows:

    • Residents have to pay one-half of the monthly hall lodging fees if they check out at any time on or before 12:00 noon on the 16th day of the month.
    • Otherwise, residents should pay a full month's hall lodging fees if they check-out at any time after 12:00 noon on the 16th day of the month.

  4. Early Withdrawal

    Once research student residents intend to check-out earlier than the last date of stay originally approved by the Student Residence Office (SRO) (the residential year normally ends by 12:00noon, 16 August of the year), they are required to submit a written notification to SRO at least one month before their intended last date of stay.

    After receipt of the email written request, SRO will vet and approve the last day of stay as well as advise hall lodging fees of the last month.

    Further to Hall Fees Collection Part iv Point d, only upon SRO’s formal approval, hall lodging fees of the last month for an early withdrawal is charged/based on the approved last day of stay, i.e. for check-out before/on the 16th day of month by 12:00noon, the resident is liable to pay one-half of the monthly hall lodging fee, while for check-out after the 16th day of the month, a full month of the hall lodging fees shall be charged.

    Calculation is illustrated here


  5. Check-out upon Completion of Study / Termination of Study / Withdrawal of Study / Suspension of Study/ Interruption of Study/ Leave of Absence

    Residents are required to inform the Student Residence Office and move out of the hall upon any one of the following conditions:
    1. change of funding source
    2. completion of the normal period
    3. completion of study
    4. exchange programmes
    5. expiry of the assigned residential period
    6. leave of absence
    7. interruption of study
    8. termination of study
    9. withdrawal of study
    10. suspension of study
    11. any cases that result in inactive/part-time student status
    12. expiry of visa
    All charges paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.


  6. Administrative and Penalty Charges

    Administrative Charge
    Administrative charge ($300) will be charged separately for those special requests approved by Student Residence Office.

    Damage to Hostel and Properties
    Compensation to the University for damage caused to the Student Residence and hall properties will be based on assessment by the Director of Student Residence Office in consultation with the Directors of Facilities Management and Finance Office, having regards to the cost of properties repaired and replaced as appropriate.

    Penalty Charges for Late Check-Out and Improper Check-out
    Penalty charges will be levied when:
    (i) Residents fail to check-out their rooms upon the completion of the assigned period.
    (ii) Residents who fail to clean up their rooms properly.
    (iii) Residents who fail to restore the furniture upon check-out. The exact penalty charges will be determined by the Student Residence Office in consultation with Finance Office.

    Penalty charges on:

    Late Check-out:

    HK$200/day/person + room charges/day/person

    Improper Check-out:

    A minimum of HK$200/room

    Lost/Damaged Resident Card
    Resident Card: HK$100 per card