Non-local Taught Postgraduate Students
Eligibility
According to the University's Housing Policy, full-time non-local taught postgraduate students will be accommodated in the University accommodation in the first year of their studies if needed. Yet, priorities will be given to those whose study programs are UGC-funded.
Residential Period & Lodging Fee
Dr Ng Tor Tai International House 2026/27 (For Full-time Non-local Taught Postgraduates)
The lodging fees for 2025-26 are listed below for reference. The lodging fees for 2026-27 are subject to review and adjustment which will be announced by mid-May 2026.
| Residential Period (*Both dates inclusive) | Lodging Fee (HK$) * | |
|---|---|---|
| Double Room | Single Room | |
| 10 months (26/8/2026 - 24/6/2027) | 66,054 | 151,500 |
Notes:
i. Accommodation fees include Internet service, water and electricity charges.
ii. In addition to lodging fees, all residents need to pay a Caution Money (HK$3,000) and a student activity fee (HK$100).
Successful applicants should confirm their acceptance of the bed space offer and settle the fees by a specified deadline. Failure to pay the fees on time or using improper payment methods will result in forfeiture of the bed space offer. Requests for resuming the declined offers will not be considered. Paid fees (except Caution Money) are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payment Method
A debit note will be posted in the BUniPort. Please make sure you have input:
1. Bill type, and
2. Debit note number
during your payment process. Direct transfer of money to the University bank account is NOT considered as successful payment. Please click HERE for detailed payment methods. You should keep good custody of the payment record and be able to present it upon request.
Deferred payment of Student Accommodation Fees is not acceptable. Subject to special prior approval, a penalty of HK$500 will be levied on students who pay the Student Accommodation Fees after the deadline.
Application Timeline and Procedures 2026-27
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Period | by late April to late May 2026 (Exact date is to be announced in due course) |
| Application Method | Via Online Application System |
| Main Round Application Result Announcement | by end of Jun 2026 by email notification |
| Wait-listed Students Top-up | by mid-July 2026 |
All eligible students should submit student residence applications via the online hostel application system during the period.
Please read the "User Guide for online hostel application system" before accessing the system. Change of Student Residence application information is allowed before the application deadline.
An acknowledgement email will be sent to you shortly after you have successfully submitted or edited the Student Residence application. If you do not receive the acknowledgment email, please contact the Student Accommodation Section as soon as possible.
Use of Personal Data
All personal data collected and retained will be used for processing applications, statistical analysis, management of student residences including the enforcement of all its related rules, promotion of activities and notifications, contacting residents and their parents/guardian in case of emergency and such other purposes permissible under the Privacy Policy Statement and Personal Information Collection Statement of the University. Please click HERE for details. You have the right to request access to or correct your personal data kept by the University by logging into the University Cyber Port System (BUniPort) and contacting the relevant Departmental Personal Data Privacy Manager.