Preparation

Student Visa is issued by the Immigration Department. Non-local students need to submit documents according to the instructions of HKBU, and the university will apply for a visa from the Immigration Department. The documents include,

Original copy of Form（ID995A）
Copy of Identity card of Mainland China
Copy of Household Registration Record
Copy of Exit-Entry Permit for Traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macao
Copy of Admission Offer Letter
Copy of Proof of applicant’s financial support
Degree certificate(s) of your undergraduate studies (for postgraduate students only)

Once the application is successful, students will receive an email notification and download the e-Visa.

Details of application: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/study.html

Landing slip (known as the White slip) is issued by the Immigration Department when students first enter Hong Kong with the Student Visa. The Landing Slip specifies the expiry date of the Student Visa. Students should keep the Landing Slip properly with the Student Visa.

Landing Slip

Before travelling to Hong Kong, students should apply for an Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) and a relevant exit endorsement (逗留（D）) from the National Immigration Administration. Students can make an appointment through the National Immigration Administration's mobile APP. The Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) and exit endorsement (逗留（D）) must be kept properly, since students are required to present them to the immigration departments when they travel between the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau.

National Immigration Administration's mobile APP:

Undergraduate Halls

There are four undergraduate halls at Baptist University Road Campus, namely Y.P. CAI Hall, C.N. YANG, C.L. SOONG Hall and S.R. ZHOU Hall. For more information, please refers to http://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/accm

Mainland undergraduate students can reside in the Undergraduate Hall in Year 1 of their study. For more information, please refer to: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/accm/on-campus-accommodation/apply-for-ug-accommodation/non-local-freshmen

Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House

Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House (NTT) is located at Baptist University Road Campus. It provides about 280 hostel spaces for full-time non-local students, and also for visiting scholars or visitors invited by the University to participate in University's academic, cultural and social exchange activities.

Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/accm/on-campus-accommodation/pg-housing/overview.html

Village CARE

The Jockey Club Campus of Creativity (JC³) integrates Village CARE (Creative Arena for Residential Education) and a Jockey Club Creative Hub in one complex with the objective of fulfilling and advancing core elements of the Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-28 of Hong Kong Baptist University.

The Village CARE offered a total of 1,726 student residential places for research postgraduate students, local and non-local undergraduate students, as well as exchange students. It will provide a unique opportunity for the University to develop residential education which aims to work in synchrony with the formal curriculum to deliver the best student experience for the achievement for whole person development. For more information, please refer to: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/accm/on-campus-accommodation/village-care/overview-of-village-care.html

Alternative housing options

Many students choose private rental properties instead of on-campus accommodation provided by the university, such as private residence, serviced apartments and hotels. Popular districts include Shatin, Tai Wai, Hung Hom, Kowloon City, Mong Kok and Prince Edward, etc. Student Accommodation Section provides suggestions and precautions on renting private properties, for more information, please refer to: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/accm/living-off-campus/steps-of-renting-off-campus

The tenancy practice between the Mainland and Hong Kong are quite different. Before renting a flat, students are advised to better understand Hong Kong’s rental regulations and details, such as subletting, sub-letting by original tenants, contract details, lease cancellation arrangements, etc. Before renting private property, students should read the relevant information provided by the Estate Agents Authority carefully to understand the details:

Tenancy Guide For Non-local Students in Hong Kong: http://www.eaa.org.hk/Portals/0/Sections/CC/TenancyGuideForNonLocalStudentsInHongKong.pdf
A Guide to Tenancy: https://www.eaa.org.hk/Portals/0/Sections/CC/AGuideToTenancy_ch.pdf

Visa/ Identity Card/ Permit

Mainland students should bring these documents:

Mainland China Resident Identity Card
People's Republic of China passport, if applies
Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau
Student Visa
Admission letter of the university
All documents sent by the University and the Immigration Department of Hong Kong

Clothing

Hong Kong’s summer is blistering. There is a big temperature difference between indoor and outdoor when the indoor temperature is maintained at around 20-25°C with air-conditioning. Different kinds of clothing like short sleeves or long sleeves T-shirt, thin coat, cardigan and so on are suggested. Housings in Hong Kong usually do not have outdoor place for drying the clothes. It is hard to dry the clothes in the humid and rainy season except using dryers or dehumidifiers. Moisture absorber and moth balls are recommended to be placed in the closets to prevent your clothes from musty smell and keep them away from insects. In winter, more sweaters and coats are required.

Remarks: Air-conditioning is commonly used in classroom, various modes of transportations, shops and shopping malls, etc. in Hong Kong to maintain airflow and an ideal temperature. To adjust to the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor, students are advised to bring jackets to avoid catching a cold due to fluctuations.

Electric adapter

Hong Kong adopts the British standard electrical outlet plug which is different from those in use in Mainland China. Electricity appliances in Mainland China cannot be used directly in Hong Kong. Preparing electric adapters before arriving Hong Kong is recommended.

Plug type in Hong Kong

Plug type in Mainland China

Settling

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is located in front of the Lion Rock in the Southern Kowloon Peninsula. Positioned between Junction Road and Waterloo Road in Kowloon Tong, HKBU is only 20 minutes away from the MTR station by walking. Students can also go to the campus by bus or minibus.

Hong Kong International Airport (bird-view)

Shenzhen Baoan International Airport

Upon arriving in Hong Kong, Mainland students can come to HKBU by the following ways:

From the Hong Kong International Airport

Option 1 - Airport Bus
Route: Airport bus No. E22 (To Lam Tin North) → get off at Kam Shing Road / Junction Road → arrive HKBU
Journey Time: 1 hr approx.

Option 2 - MTR
Route: Airport to Tsing Yi (Airport Express) → Tsing Yi to Lai King (Tung Chung Line) → Lai King to Prince Edward (Tsuen Wan Line) → Prince Edward to Kowloon Tong (Kwun Tong Line) → walking / taxi → arrive HKBU
Journey Time: 1 hr approx.

Option 3 - Taxi
Route: Airport to HKBU directly
Journey Time: 45 mins approx.

From the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

Option - Airport Bus
Route: Airport bus No. E22 (To Lam Tin North) → get off at Kam Shing Road / Junction Road → arrive HKBU
Journey Time: 1 hr approx.

From Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station

Option 1 - MTR
Route: Walking from Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station to Austin → Austin to Hung Hom (Tuen Ma line) → Hung Hom to Kowloon Tong (East Rail Line) → walking / taxi → arrive HKBU
Journey Time: 45 mins approx.

Option 2 - Taxi
Route: West Kowloon to HKBU directly
Journey Time: 25 mins approx.

From Shenzhen Bay Port

Option - Shenzhen Bay Port Bus
Route: Shenzhen Bay Port bus from Shenzhen Bay Port to Kowloon Tong → walking / taxi → arrive HKBU
Journey Time: 1 hr 20 mins approx.

Mainland students must apply for an adult Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID card) within 30 days of arrival at Hong Kong. Students can make a prior appointment and submit the application for HKID card at the selected office. Students with HKID card are eligible to use the Hong Kong Resident Channel for entry to or exit from Hong Kong. The Macau Individual Visit Permit is not needed for travelling between Hong Kong and Macau.

According to the Immigration Ordinance, a HKID card holder aged 15 or above must keep his/her HKID card properly and have it with him/her at all times. A police officer has the power to inspect the proof of identity of any person. If the person fails to produce his proof of identity for inspection on demand, the police officer may issue a verbal warning, bring the person back to the police station for further enquiry, take summons action or even arrest the person concerned.

It should be noted that according to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, the HKID number is important personal data. The complete set of ID number should not be disclosed to unauthorized person without caution.

Application

Registration period:
Supporting document:	Mainland China Resident Identity Card Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau Student Visa Landing slip (White slip) Proof of HK Address HKBU Student ID Card
Processing time:	Usually 5 working days (working days denote Monday to Friday, excluding General Holidays)
Fee:	Free for the first registration
Hong Kong Identity Card Registration Offices:	https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/contactus/person-registration.html
Online booking:	https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/hkic/bookregidcard.htm
Telephone booking:	2598 0888

Remarks: Students who are still aged under 18 after 30 days of arrival should apply for the juvenile HKID card for people aged 11 to 17. The juvenile HKID card should be replaced when students reach 18. Students who will reach 18 within 30 days of arrival can apply for the adult HKID card directly.

Octopus card (stored-value pass) is a common smart card payment system in Hong Kong. It is applicable in most public transportation, dining places, retail shops and recreational facilities.

Full-time students under the age of 25 can apply for Personalized Octopus Card with Student Status to enjoy MTR concessionary fares at 50% off.

Eligibility:	Full-time students aged below 25
Application:	Online Application: http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/student_travel_scheme.html
Application fee:	HK$90 (Comprises of an Octopus Cards Limited deposit of HK$50, a non-refundable fee of HK$20 charged by MTR Corporation Limited for administrating the MTR Student Travel Scheme, and a non-refundable service charge of HK$20 payable to Octopus Cards Limited. First time applicants will receive a rebate from the MTR Corporation Limited in the form of HK$20 usable value encoded on your Personalised Octopus.)
Hotline:	Octopus Customer Service Hotline: 2266 2222 Lost Octopus Reporting Hotline (24 hours): 2266 2266 MTR Hotline: 2881 8888

There are two types of SIM cards in Hong Kong: value-added card and service plan.

Value-added card:

Similar to the SIM cards in Mainland China, value-added cards provide fixed amount of mobile call time and mobile data. Value can be added to the SIM card when the call time and/or data is nearly used up. Value-added cards can be purchased at convenient stores and telecom operators. However, like that of Mainland China, registration is required.

Service Plan:

Service plan is provided on a monthly basis. Students can choose a suitable plan according to their needs. Applicants for service plan should be 18 or above. HKID card and residential address proof is required for registering a mobile number. Students aged under 18 can purchase value-added card first.

Below are the commonly used telecom operators and their websites.

Telecom operators	Website
3HK	http://www.three.com.hk
China Mobile	http://www.hk.chinamobile.com
CSL	http://www.hkcsl.com
SmartTone	http://www.smartone.com

Term begins

Single Sign On user id (SSOid) Single Sign On user id (SSOid) is created automatically for both staff and students to sign in to the intranet and U-wide IT services using one set of login credentials. The services included email, campus network, printing services, BUniPort and Moodle, etc.

The SSOid for a student is pre-defined to be the student number, for example, 12345678. Other security settings such as password and security questions can be defined during the activation process.

User guide of activating the SSOid: http://ssoid.hkbu.edu.hk/

Every student is given a university email account with email address in the format of “student number@life.hkbu.edu.hk”. Students may access the email account by login to the Outlook website or Outlook mobile app.

As email is the main mode of formal communication between the University and students, important announcements and information will be sent to it, please check the email account frequently.

Outlook website: https://outlook.office.com

Outlook mobile app:

BUniport (University Cyber Port System) is a convenient information gateway that bridges the University, students and staff through a unique, universal and unified cyber port. Students can login by entering their student number and password to get the latest information about the university, check eAnnouncement, course information, timetable, emails and personal information.

BUniPort (University Cyber Port System) is an integrated information platform accessible to students using their student ID and personal password. Students can obtain the latest information about the university, check eAnnouncements, access course information, view their class schedule, review transcripts, enroll in courses, manage emails, and update personal information, etc.

BUniPort: https://buniport.hkbu.edu.hk/

User Guide: https://ito.hkbu.edu.hk/content/ito/en/_jcr_content.ssocheck.json?pathPdf=/content/dam/hongkongbaptistuniversity/ito-assets/doc/student-staff/buniport/guides/buniport-quickreferenceguide.pdf

Multi-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to personal accounts. Verifying the identity using a second factor (e.g. smartphone with an app) to approve authentication requests prevents anyone but the account owner from logging in. Most of the U-wide IT services require multi-factor authentication, including email, BUniPort and Moodle, etc.

User guide of install the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): https://ito.hkbu.edu.hk/services/it-security/mfa.html

The HKBU Mobile App is the official one-stop information platform of HKBU. You can:

Set up a student e-Card
Access your academic related information including class timetable, examination timetable and grade records.
Access your financial related information including e-Statement, exchange disbursement and scholarship, etc.
Find out the information about catering services and the location of campuses, buildings and green campus facilities in the University.
Register for student co-curricular activities and take attendance by QR Code.
Read the latest news of HGKBU, faculties, schools, academic departments, research centres and administrative offices.
View the HKBU Event Calendar

Apple Store - iOS

Google Play - Android

Moodle is an online learning management system that is widely used around the world. By using the system students can discuss with others, communicate with teachers, download course materials, submit homework, and even take quizzes. It is an indispensable platform for daily learning.

Moodle: https://buelearning.hkbu.edu.hk/login/index.php

Most core courses will be arranged by HKBU for students, while there is flexibility for students to choose and adjust the remaining courses. The Course Pre-registration will be conducted in late July and mid-November each year, with exact dates will be announced via email. The results will be released on the BUniPort at the end of August and December.

Students who fail to complete the Course Pre-registration can only complete the course registration during the "Add/Drop Courses" period in the first two weeks after the semester starts. However, it should be noted that many courses will be full and thus not available for registration by that time.

Course Pre-registration (undergraduate students): https://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/student-services/course-registration/pre-registration

Course Pre-registration (taught postgraduate students): https://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/tpg-studies/current-students/academic-requirements/course-enrolment

New undergraduate students will be arranged to attend three University Orientation Workshops (UOW) in mid-to-late August, including

UOW 1: Personal Transformation Workshop (Offered by Counselling and Development Centre, Office of Student Affairs)
UOW 2: Insight into HKBU's 7 Graduate Attributes (Offered by Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning)
UOW 3: Get Ready for University Research (Offered by Library)

Students must complete the three workshops within the specified time, otherwise students may be barred from accessing course grades and enrolling for courses.

For Year 1 entrants: by the end of the 4th semester
For senior-year intakes and top-up degree students: by the end of the 3rd semester

For more information, please refer to: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/U-Life-Requirements.html?tabs1=uow-tab

New students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Online Tutorial (AIOT) within the specified time and obtain the specified score.

Go through the Academic Integrity Online Tutorial
Complete the “Post-tutorial Quiz” with 80% or higher score
Make a “Declaration”

Deadline and consequences

Undergraduate students: complete the above three steps before the end of your 2nd semester, otherwise students may be barred from assessing course grades, or enrolling for courses.
Taught postgraduate students: complete the above three steps in the first two months after commencement of studies, otherwise students may be barred from accessing course grades and enrolling for courses.

AITO：https://chtl-bu.hkbu.edu.hk/aiot/

Students are allowed to use the Microsoft 365 and anti-virus software licenses provided by HKBU free of charge during their studies without the need for additional application. Students can make good use of software resources to assist in their learning.

Microsoft 365: https://ito.hkbu.edu.hk/services/software-licensing/m365.html

ESET Internet Security software: https://ito.hkbu.edu.hk/services/software-licensing/eset-for-student.html

Studying

Hong Kong’s education emphasizes bilingualism which equips students to go global. English is the official language of HKBU for teaching except Chinese related courses and other language courses.

The University also provides different foreign language courses (either credit-bearing or non-credit-bearing) for students. For example, the Mainland Student Services Unit offers Cantonese class for non-local students; Language Centre provides courses on Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, etc. for all students.

The two main teaching modes in the university are lecture and tutorial. Professors give presentations in lectures. In tutorials, tutors guide students to discuss and present in groups with the aim of facilitating exchange of ideas. Besides, for particular programmes, there are experiments, workshops and internships based on the design of each programme.

University education focuses on proactive learning and critical thinking. Apart from learning in lectures, students should do research individually or study in groups to accomplish required coursework like group projects and final term papers.

Letter Grade	Academic Performance	Grade Point Per Unit
A	Excellent	4.00
A -	Excellent	3.67
B +	Good	3.33
B		3.00
B -		2.67
C +	Satisfactory	2.33
C		2.00
C -		1.67
D	Marginal Pass	1.00
E	Conditional Pass	0.00
F	Failure	0.00
I	Incomplete	Not included in GPA calculation
S	Satisfactory
U	Unsatisfactory
W	Withdrawn
YR	Year Grade
NR	Not Yet Reported
PR	Project to be resubmitted

For more information, please refer to:
http://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/curr/ug_std/exam_grades/info_grades_gpa/

Undergraduate Programme

Undergraduate students need to fulfill the credit requirements of their programme, complete assignments, written dissertation, and exams, and also ensure their cGPA meets the minimum standards.

Programme structure

	In / Before 2024/25 academic year	2025/26 academic year onwards
	In / Before 2024/25 academic year	Single Disciplinary Major	First Major (FM) with Transdisciplinary Second Major (TSM) / Second Major (SM)
University Core courses	13 units	NA	NA
University Language courses	NA	9 units	9 units
General Education courses	18 units	22 units	22 units分
Major courses (including Honours Project)	60-67 units	60-67 units	48 units (FM) 42 units (TSM / SM)
Free Elective courses	30-37 units	30-37 units	13 units
Total	128 units	128 units	134 units

Details: https://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/student-services/learning-and-teaching/undergraduate-curriculum-structure-and-university-core

Taught Postgraduate Programme

Taught postgraduate students have to fulfil the following graduation requirements:

completed the required number of units for the programme of study;
submitted all coursework required;
presented a written dissertation/project approved by the Department/Programme (if any);
passed all requisite examinations; and
obtained a cGPA of at least 2.50.

Details: https://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/tpg-studies/current-students/academic-requirements/general-academic-requirement

Research Postgraduate Programme

All research postgraduate students are required to complete their coursework and achieve a minimum GPA score for graduation. Courses to be taken by the students must be recommended by the Principal Supervisor and endorsed by the Department Head. They generally require students to complete 12-22 credits. Certain programms may even require more than 22 credits.

Details: https://gs.hkbu.edu.hk/current-students/academic-requirements

Based on the programme requirement and the result of pre-registration, the University will arrange and release the class schedule before the start of each semester. Depending on the individual’s study plans, students can add or drop courses through BUniPort within the first two weeks of each semester. This is called the "Add/Drop period".

Special courses/ Requirements

Some courses or special requests can be applied through the BUniPort's online form. (Location: Studies > My e-Application > Online Form):

Application	Approver
Excess Study Load	Department Head / Programme Director
Pre-/Co-requisite Requirements	Head of Course Offering Department
Target Student Requirements	Course Instructor
Adding a Course (for course which requires instructor's approval only)	Course Instructor

According to the immigration ordinance of Hong Kong, non-local students can only do three types of part-time job by adhering to some specified conditions. Students cannot accept any paid or unpaid work, start or participate in any business activities without fulfilling the following conditions.

A. Internship
Non-local students can apply for internships under the following conditions:

i. The study programmes are full-time locally accredited degree level or above;
ii. The study period is not shorter than one academic year;
iii. The internship must be study/curriculum-related and arranged or endorsed by the university of the students; AND
iv. The duration of the internship is up to one academic year, or one-third of the normal duration of the relevant full-time academic programme, whichever is shorter.

There is no restriction on the nature of work, level of salary, location, number of working hours and employers. However, students should not take internships before starting their academic programme or after accomplishing the required subjects/ grade points for graduation.

B. Part-time on-campus jobs
Non-local students can apply for part-time on-campus jobs under the following conditions:

i. The study programmes are full-time locally accredited at degree level or above;
ii. The study period is not shorter than one academic year (excluding exchange students); AND
iii. The employment must take place within the campus of the university

Working hours of on-campus part time jobs are limited to no more than 20 hours per week.

C. Summer jobs
Non-local students can apply for summer jobs under the following conditions:

i. The study programmes are full-time locally accredited at degree or above;
ii. The study period is not shorter than one academic year (excluding exchange students); AND
iii. The working period is limited to
　　Undergraduates: 1 June – 31 August
　　Postgraduates: 1 June – 31 August or the expiry date of the student visa (whichever is earlier)

There is no restriction on the nature of work, level of salary, location, number of working hours and employers for the summer jobs.

No Objection Letter

Before arriving in Hong Kong, students will receive documents from the Hong Kong Immigration Department, including a No Objection Letter. This letter lists the types and conditions of employment that students are permitted to undertake. Students must present this letter before accepting any employment.

Relaxation

The government has announced the relaxation of employment restrictions for full-time non-local postgraduate students and full-time non-local undergraduate students. Both can temporarily engage in off-campus part-time work without restrictions for a period of two years. The above arrangements are subject to the No Objection Letter (NOL) held by eligible students.

For more information, please refer to:

The Hong Kong Immigration https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/study.html

Career Centre of Office of Student Affairs: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/career/Resources/policy-legal-matters/Non-local-Students-Working-in-Hong-Kong.html

Undergraduates are required to take Co-curricular Learning (CCL) as part of the requirements of the University Life (U-Life) programme. CCL activities aim at enriching students’ knowledge apart from formal education modes, broadening one’s mind and guiding their way to a holistic personal development.

CCL is a prerequisite for undergraduates’ graduation. Students are required to attend 8 CCL activities within 4 semesters (in the first two years). Students who cannot fulfil the requirement are forbidden to register for courses in the fifth semester.

For more information, please refer to: http://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/ccl

Student Learning Experience System (SLES) provides an integrated platform for HKBU students to keep track of their co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Students can check their activities records anytime so that they can have the information to monitor their personal growth, leadership development as well as career preparation and development.

SLES：https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/

BUhub is an interactive online platform for the HKBU community. Dedicated to students, alumni, employers, mentors and staff, BUhub is designed to seamlessly connect HKBU stakeholders on one easy-to-use platform. BUhub also matches job seekers with new openings, supports coaching and helps foster new entrepreneurial ventures for all participants.

BUhub: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/career/find-jobs-internships/Search-jobs-with-BUHub.html

Facilities

Kowloon Tong Campus

The Kowloon Tong Campus comprises three campuses, namely Baptist University Road Campus (BURC), Ho Sin Hang Campus (HSHC), and Shaw Campus (SHAW).

Kai Tak Campus

The former Royal Air Force (RAF) Officers’ Mess, a Grade I historical building with a unique early 20th century colonial architectural style and houses the Academy of Visual Arts.

Shek Mun Campus

The College of International Education (CIE) is located at the Shek Mun Campus, which provides Associate Degree programmes, Higher Diploma programmes and Self-funded Undergraduate programmes, etc. Also, the HKBU Affiliated Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School is located next to the CIE.

HKBU website: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk

Campus map: https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/en/quick-links/campus-map.html

Au Shue Hung Memorial Library, which is located at the Shaw Tower of Shaw Campus, covers a total area of 7,949 square meters. It has a total stock of more than 1.2 million printed volumes, over 1.3 million e-book titles, more than 147,500 multimedia items and offers 1,150 study places for students.

The library provides a wide range of services including printing, photocopying and scanning. Group study rooms and multimedia stations are also available. 2/F and 3/F of the Main Library (the Academic Commons) will be open 24 hours a day during the semesters. During the summer, it will follow the regular library opening hours.

Au Shue Hung Memorial Library : http://library.hkbu.edu.hk

Opening hours
Monday to Friday	8:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday	1:00pm - 7:00pm
Public holiday	Closed
Examination period and summer holiday	The opening hours will be adjusted, so please be attentive to the library announcements for updates.

Au Shue Hung Memorial Library

Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL)

Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL) is a project of resource sharing jointly undertaken by the academic libraries of eight local universities. Students can search for, reserve and borrow books and academic materials from other universities through HKALL in the HKBU library system. The requested materials will be transferred to HKBU library within a few days. Students will receive a pick-up notification by email. The materials can be returned to HKBU library.

JULAC Card

Eligible students may apply for a JULAC Card which allows cardholders to have access to other UGC-funded libraries. As other UGC libraries may impose arrangements on JULAC Card holders such as a blackout period during examinations or other busy periods, please check the latest access policies directly with the library concerned in advance of visiting.

For more details and application, please refer to: https://library.hkbu.edu.hk/services/access-resources-beyond-hkbu-library/julac-cards/

Learning Commons

There are two Learning Commons on campus which strive to facilitate students’ individual, collaborative and interactive learning through the provision of a conducive and user-friendly environment.

1. AAB Learning Commons

AAB Learning Commons is separated into two zones. “My Zone” offers a quiet and comfortable study atmosphere for individual learning and “Our Zone” offers a relaxing and cozy environment for collaboration and interactive learning. There are 17 group study rooms in the Learning Commons. Students can make online reservations for group discussion rooms. In addition, there are 4 seminar rooms for university departments and student organisations to organise seminars or other events.

Equipment like desktop computers for online researching and a printing room for printing and copying for provided in the Learning Commons.

For more information about regulations and group discussion room reservation, please refer to: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/cla/student-amenities-and-welfare/learning-commons.html

AAB Learning Commons
Location:	4/F, Academic and Administration Building, Hong Kong Baptist University Road Campus
Opening Hours:	My Zone	Monday to Friday Saturday, Sunday and public holiday	09:00-22:00 Closed
	Our Zone （Our Zone）	Monday to Friday Saturday, Sunday and public holiday	24 hours 24 hours
There may be adjustment of open hours during summer and other holidays. Please refer to university notices for special opening hours.

2. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Siu Lun Learning Commons

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Siu Lun Learning Commons is a study area which opens for 24 hours. It also offers desktop computers for online research and a printing room printing and copying.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Siu Lun Learning Commons
Location:	6/F, Fong Shu Chuen Library, Ho Sin Hang Campus
Opening Hours:	24 hours

Campus	Name of Restaurant	Location
Ho Sin Hang Campus	Harmony Lounge * Closed from 11 December 2024 until further notice.	Level 4, Sir Run Run Shaw Building
Ho Sin Hang Campus	Harmony Cafeteria	Level 4, Sir Run Run Shaw Building
Shaw Campus	Renfrew Cafeteria * Closed for renovation starting 24 May 2024 until further notice.	Level 2, David C. Lam Building
Shaw Campus	Pacific Coffee	Level 3, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies
Jockey Club Campus of Creativity	Chapter Coffee	Upper Ground Floor, Jockey Club Campus of Creativity
Jockey Club Campus of Creativity	JCCC UG/F Cafe	Ground Floor, Jockey Club Campus of Creativity
Hong Kong Baptist University Road Campus	Main Canteen	Level 5, Academic and Administration Building
	BU Fiesta	Ground Floor, Undergraduate Halls
	Bistro NTT	G/F, Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House
	Books n' Bites	G/F, Jockey Club Academic Community Centre
	Deli	Level 1, Communication and Visual Arts Building
	Cafe@CVA Commons	G/F, Lee Shau Kee Communication and Visual Arts Building

Hong Kong Baptist University Student Welfare Shops are run by the Office of Student Affairs. Students can enjoy a discount for buying stationery, snacks, drinks, and so on.

Location: 3/F, Academic and Administration Building, Baptist University Road Campus

Hong Kong Baptist University provides sports facilities for our students to participate in recreational activities with fellow students.

Campus	Sport Centre
Ho Sin Hang Campus	Wai Hang Sports Centre
Shaw Campus	Dr Stephen Hui Sports Hall
	Madam Kwok Chung Bo Fun Sports and Cultural Centre
	Joint Sports Centre (For HKBU and two other local universities)

Each sports centre offers students venues for playing basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, ping-pong, tennis and running tracks. There are also gymnastic rooms, squash courts and an outdoor swimming pool. Students can make a reservation online and enjoy special offers.

　　Website: https://whsc.hkbu.edu.hk
　　Office Telephone Number: 3411 7001, 3411 7035
　　Services Counter Telephone Number (General Enquiries and Booking Matters): 3411 7010
　　Swimming Pool Office Telephone Number: 3411 7008

Print quota

The University offers students a print quota every year to print lecture notes, assignments, reports and so on.

Study Year	Print quota
1	$120 (~400 pages)
2	$150 (~500 pages)
3, 4 and postgraduates	$180 (~600 pages)

Print quota amount online checking website: https://fup5-c.hkbu.edu.hk/

Students can purchase an additional print quota at HK$30/100 pages from the ITO Service Centre.

Location: RRS-303, Sir Run Run Shaw Building, Ho Sin Hang Campus

Location of printing and photo-copying facilities

Library
Computers, printers and photo-copying machines are available.
Learning Commons
Computers, printers and photo-copying machines are available.
Computer Laboratory
Computers and printers are available.
Location: RRS 302, Sir Run Run Shaw Building, Ho Sin Hang Campus
　　　　　OEE 702, OEN Hall Building (East Wing), Ho Sin Hang Campus
Self-Service Printing Room
Location: WLB 303, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, Shaw Campus

Follow-U-Print Services

Students can use the Follow-U-Print Services at any place on campus. Connecting to HKBU Wifi and uploading your documents to the printers through personal computers, smartphones or laptops, you can print your documents by using any Follow-U-Print printer in the computer laboratory or Learning Commons. To preset your computers, smartphones or laptops, please refer to: https://ito.hkbu.edu.hk/services/printing-services.html

The Security Control Room at the Li Promenade on Shaw Campus is responsible for the security of the Kowloon Tong campus.

Emergency

If students encounter any emergency, please report to the Security Control Room or seek help from any security guards on campus.

On-Campus Emergency Contact (24 hours)
All campuses	3411 7777
Undergraduate halls	3411 2665

Lost and found

The Security Control Room is also in charge of lost and found. All properties left behind by staff, students or visitors on campus should be brought to the Security Control Room. They will record the relevant information and find the owners to collect the lost property. Students who have lost any items can also report to the Security Control Room and check whether the items have been handed over to the Security Control Room.

Wireless network signals (Wi-Fi) are available throughout the Baptist University campus. Students can easily connect their personal computers and mobile phones to the following two Wi-Fi networks by simply configuring their devices with their SSOID and password.

Wi-Fi	BU-Standard
Wi-Fi	BU-Advanced

User guide: http://ito.hkbu.edu.hk/index.php/services-2/wi-fi-network-access/

Living

The Hong Kong Observatory has established various weather warning signals, such as rainstorm warnings, tropical cyclone signals, very hot weather warning, and cold weather warning, to help Hong Kong residents prepare for sudden weather changes. These weather warnings are closely related to students' daily lives and studies, as bad weather may lead to class cancellations, rescheduling of exams, and transportation disruptions. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students install the Hong Kong Observatory mobile APP and enable real-time notifications to stay updated on the latest weather conditions in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Observatory mobile APP:

Rainstorm warning system

In Hong Kong, rainstorms and thunderstorms are common during summer. The Hong Kong Observatory operates a colour rainstorm warning system for different intensity of rainstorms:

Sign

Signal

Definition and Precautions

Amber rainstorm signal

Heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimeters in an hour, and is likely to continue.

Red rainstorm signal

Heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 50 millimeters in an hour, and is likely to continue.

Black rainstorm signal

Very heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 70 millimeters in an hour, and is likely to continue.

Tropical Cyclone Warning System

Tropical cyclones normally occur during the months of May to November and are particularly prevalent during September. The Hong Kong Observatory operates a tropical cyclone warning system according to the power and direction of the wind. Below are the warning signs and their definitions:

Sign

Signal

Definition and Precautions

Signal No. 1
(Stand-By)

A tropical cyclone is centered within about 800 km of Hong Kong and may affect the territory.

Signal No. 3
(Strong Wind)

Strong wind is expected or blowing generally in Hong Kong near sea level, with a sustained speed of 41-62 km/h, and gusts which may exceed 110 km/h, and the wind condition is expected to persist.

Signal No. 8
(Gale or Storm)

Gale or storm force wind is expected or blowing generally in Hong Kong near sea level, with a sustained and gusts which may exceed 180 km/h, and the wind condition is expected to persist.

Signal No. 9
(Increasing Gale or Storm)

Gale or storm force wind is increasing or expected to increase significantly in strength.

Signal No. 10
(Hurricane)

Hurricane force wind is expected or blowing with sustained speed reaching upwards from 118 km/h and gusts that may exceed 220 km/h.

Students should pay special attention to Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above. When these signals are hoisted, the university will be closed, and the service of most shops, banks, and other establishments will be suspended. Various modes of transportation will offer limited services or may even be suspended. The Hong Kong Observatory typically provides a two-hour advance notice before hoisting the No. 8 signal, so students should return home promptly and consider preparing a day or two of food for emergencies.

Remarks: Normally, the Hong Kong Observatory makes announcement around 2 hours in advance before hoisting a Signal No.8. When Signal No.8 or above is hoisted, most stores and all banks are closed and public transportation services are limited or even suspended.

Arrangements for Classes

When Signal No. 8 or above/ Black rainstorm/ Extreme Conditions is hoisted, the University will make the following arrangements:

Warning Signals	Time	Arrangements
Signal No. 8 or above or Black rainstorm or Extreme Conditions	When classes are in progress	All classes in progress will be suspended immediately. (For the Black rainstorm, classes will continue until the completion of the session.)
	Between 6:15 am & 11:00 am	Classes with commencement time before 1:00pm will be cancelled.
	Between 11:00 am & 3:00 pm	Classes with commencement time before 6:00pm will be cancelled.
	After 3:00 pm	Classes with commencing time after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled.

Examination Arrangements

When Signal No. 8 or above/ Black rainstorm/ Extreme Conditions is hoisted, the University will make the following examination arrangements:

Warning Signals	Time	Arrangements
Signal No. 8 or above or Black rainstorm or Extreme Conditions	Examinations which are in progress	Examinations will continue until the completion of the sessions.
	Between 6:15 am & 11:00 am	Examinations commencing at or before 1:30 pm will be postponed.
	Between 11:00 am & 3:00 pm	Examinations commencing at or before 6:00 pm will be postponed.
	After 3:00 pm	Examinations commencing after 3:00 pm will be postponed.

Remarks: All examinations which have been postponed due to bad weather conditions will be conducted at the same hours on the first working day after the last day of the examination.

For more information, please refer to:
https://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/student-services/useful-information/bad-weather-arrangement

Police Stations

The Hong Kong Police Force is responsible for law enforcement and keeping citizens and property safe. Police stations are located at various districts of Hong Kong for providing services to the public.

If you want to report a crime, report for lost property or provide information for a case, etc., you can go to the police station directly. For emergency situations, you can call 999 for assistance. (Please refer to Off campus emergency support).

Location and contact information of police stations: https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/contact_us.html#rr

The Hong Kong Public Libraries

The Hong Kong Public Libraries provides a network of 71 static libraries, 12 mobile libraries and 3 self-service library stations. The Hong Kong Central Library at Causeway Bay is now the largest public library in Hong Kong with a capacity of holding 2 million items of library materials.

Locations of Hong Kong Public Libraries: https://www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/locations/libraries.html

Sports Facilities

Various sports facilities are available in different district in Hong Kong for the public’s use. Students can book venues through the SmartPLAY mobile APP.

Outdoor Pitches/Courts	Unless the pitches/courts have been reserved by other organizations, they are available for public use. No reservation needed.
Sports Grounds	Running tracks in most of the sports grounds are open for jogging for free unless the sports grounds have been reserved by other organizations for exclusive use.
Swimming Pool	The outdoor pools are only open during the summer and the indoor pools are open all year round. Admission fee is $17-19 per session (4 hours).
Sports Centre	Users have to make reservations to use the facilities, such as badminton, table tennis and squash, etc. The hirer must register at the check-in counter before using the facilities.

Locations of sports facilities:
(Land Sports Facilities) http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/facilities/facilitieslist/landsports.html
(Aquatics Facilities) http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/facilities/facilitieslist/aquatics.html

SmartPLAY mobile APP:

Public Markets

There are over 100 public markets in various districts in Hong Kong. You can buy fresh meat, vegetables and daily necessities in the public markets. Some public markets have cooked food markets/centres too.

Locations of public markets: http://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pleasant_environment/tidy_market/Markets_CFC_list.html

If it is not an urgent case, like loss of properties, students can seek help directly at the nearest police station. Students who encounter emergencies like traffic accidents, robbing or outbreak of fire can call 999 for immediate help. The call will be answered by the Regional Command and Control Centre (999 Reporting Center) of Hong Kong Police Force. The Centre will assign police officers, firefighters or ambulances to provide assistance.

Emergency Contact (24 hours)
Regional Command and Control Centre	999

Remarks: Emergency contacts in Mainland are categorized into 110 (police), 120 (emergency) and 119 (firefighters) while 999 is the only contact in Hong Kong.

Mobile App

Function

Apple Store

Google Play

Public Information

GovHK Notifications

Provides the latest information and immediate notification messages from the Hong Kong SAR government

My Observatory

Provides the latest weather information including weather forecast and warnings

Map

Google Map

Global electronic map which is similar to the 高德地圖 in the Mainland, provides real time location service, searching of buildings and shops, and route planning, etc.

Transportation

港鐵

Provides information of routes and fees of MTR; estimated time of arrival and journey time

KMB

Provides information of routes and fees of KMB bus; estimated time of arrival and journey time

Citybus

Provides information of routes and fees of buses operated by Citybus; estimated time of arrival and journey time

News

Now News

Provide real-time news from Hong Kong and around the world

TVB News

RTHK News

Diet

OpenRice

Similar to the 大眾點評 in the Mainland, provides dining guide in Hong Kong, including restaurant information, dining reviews, ratings and online table booking, etc

Keeta

Food delivery service

foodpanda

Shopping

HKTVmall

Online shops for all kinds of household items, groceries, medicines, electronic products and clothing, etc.

Watsons HK

PNS eShop

Medical

The Medical Clinic provides general medical services for students. Full-time students can access these services by presenting their student ID, with a fee of HKD 20 per visit, which includes a basic consultation and three days' supply of standard medication. Extra medication and medical examination may cost additional charges, which the doctor will inform the patient in advance and obtain consent. For detailed service information and office hours, please refer to the University Health Centre website: https://eo.hkbu.edu.hk/eo-services/services-facilities/medical-services.html

Location: 5/F, Sir Run Run Building, Ho Sin Hang Campus
For enquiries: 3411-7447 / healthcentre@hkbu.edu.hk
For appointments: 3411-2011

There is a clinical department under the School of Chinese Medicine of HKBU. A valid student card holder can enjoy a discount for medical consultation at any Chinese medical clinics operated by the School of Chinese Medicine. An on-campus clinic is located at the Baptist University Road Campus.

Telephone number: 2721 2678
Address: 1/F, Jockey Club School of Chinese Medicine Building, Baptist University Road Campus

Students can make an appointment by phone or online. For addresses of the other clinics, service hours, detailed services and using the online appointment system, please refer to: https://cmc.hkbu.edu.hk/

All HKID card holders (including Mainland students) can enjoy the medical welfare provided by the health care system in Hong Kong, which means healthcare services at a cheaper price.

Clinics and health centres

Students can visit public general out-patient clinics for common diseases. Each medical consultation costs HK$50. Some general out-patient clinics even offer 24-hour-7-day services. A referral letter from a doctor is required for scheduling an appointment with specialist out-patient clinics. The medical consultation fee for the first visit is HK$135. The fee for each subsequent consultation is HK$80.

For more information, please refer to: https://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_index.asp?Content_ID=10052&Lang=ENG&Dimension=100&Parent_ID=10042&Ver=HTML

Public hospitals

The fees for hospitalisation in a standard ward of a public hospital is HK$120 per day, including meals, inpatient charge, chemical analysis, medicine and operation fee.

Accident & Emergency (A&E) Services

There are 18 public hospitals in Hong Kong provide A & E services. The registration fee for patients with HKID Card is $180. It includes medical consultation and medication. A triage system is implemented in all A&E Departments so that patients with more urgent needs can receive immediate treatment. Patients are divided into five categories according to their medical condition: critical, emergency, urgent, semi-urgent and non-urgent. The priority of receiving treatment is based on the severity of the patients’ conditions instead of their registration time. The A & E services are aimed for patients with genuine needs. This resource should not be abused. Patients whose conditions are not so urgent should visit a public or private clinic.

Public hospitals near HKBU:

	General Out-patient Clinics	Specialist Out-patient Clinics	A & E
Kowloon Hospital		Available
Kwong Wah Hospital	Available	Available	Available
Queen Elizabeth Hospital		Available	Available

For information about public hospitals (addresses, service hours, and detailed services), please refer to:
https://www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_index.asp?Content_ID=10036&Lang=ENG&Dimension=100&Parent_ID=10004&Ver=HTML

Private clinics and hospitals do not follow the public medical welfare pricing scheme. Prices of different treatments vary, depending on the costs of the treatments and the premium charged by each clinic or hospital.

Private clinics

Private clinics are operated by private practice doctors or medical groups in different districts. Students can be walk-in to get medical services at any nearby clinics. Waiting time at private clinics is usually shorter than the public outpatient clinics but the charges are higher. The consultation fees of general practice private clinics usually start from around $250, which include medicine. Consultation fees for private specialist clinics are even higher, which normally excludes other specialized services and medicine.

Private hospitals

Private hospitals are run by private groups or organizations. Service fees are higher than those of public hospitals. Items such as various medical treatments, room and board, meals, chemical analysis, medicine and operations, etc. will be charged separately. There are three private hospitals near HKBU, namely Evangel Hospital, Baptist Hospital and St. Teresa's Hospital.

Private hospitals near HKBU:

	General Out-patient Clinics	Specialist Out-patient Clinics	A & E
Baptist Hospital	Available	Available	Available
Evangel Hospital	Available	Available
St. Teresa's Hospital		Available

Group personal accident insurance for students

(Zurich: ZZG0004678ZC)
The University has purchased group personal accident insurances for all students against medical expenditure on injuries arising from accidents while engaging in activities organised or arranged by the University and/or student organisations (on campus or off-campus).

Students who would like to look for a more comprehensive insurance plan may purchase additional insurance plans themselves.

For more information, please refer to:
https://fohome.hkbu.edu.hk/content/ito/en/_jcr_content.ssocheck.json?pathPdf=/content/dam/fo-assets/document/student-staff/insurance/GPA%20%20Summary%20-%20Eng%202024.pdf

Group personal accident/medical insurance for incoming students

(Zurich: TTT0002959ZC)

This insurance caters for all incoming exchange students. Students may purchase it to cover the expenditures on injuries arising from accidents or infectious diseases during the period they study in Hong Kong. Students who would like to look for more comprehensive insurance coverage may purchase other insurance plans themselves.

For more information , please refer to: https://fohome.hkbu.edu.hk/content/ito/en/_jcr_content.ssocheck.json?pathPdf=/content/dam/fo-assets/document/student-staff/insurance/VS_Summary%20Eng%202024-25.pdf

For any enquiries, please call the Financial Office at 3411-7683

Graduation

For students who are admitted to the University in September, the graduation process is as follows:

Remarks: The above schedule is for reference only. The exact timetable will be announced by each faculty. For some study programmes which do not end in May, the delivery of grade report and graduation letter will be postponed.

The date of commencement for each faculty is different. Graduation certificates will be delivered in the commencement. Students who cannot attend the commencement for any reason may authorize a representative to collect the certificate by presenting his/her HKID card/passport, a copy of the student’s HKID card and a completed Authorization Form for the Collection of Diploma.

For more information, please refer to: https://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/graduate-services/graduation-ceremonies

The graduation letter is a document which proves that a student has already fulfilled all the graduation requirements and completed the study programme. Students may login to the HKBU Digital Credential System by using HKBU SSOid to access their electronic graduation letter and/ or electronic academic transcript. The electronic graduation letter will be available normally one week after the Senate has approved their graduation. An email notification from the University will be sent to students.

Graduates must apply for the Foreign Education Certification as soon as they have returned to Mainland. The certificate is a necessary proof for having graduated from a degree obtained in Hong Kong.

Online Application: http://zwfw.cscse.edu.cn/

Students, who have completed their study programme and planned to stay for employment in Hong Kong, should apply for Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG) at Hong Kong the Immigration Department. Successful applicants can stay and work in Hong Kong for two years. Students who submit an application within 6 months after graduation will be regarded as “stay for work in Hong Kong” even though they have not yet been employed. Application that is handed in after the student has graduated for 6 months is regarded as “return for work in Hong Kong”, which means that the applicant needs to be employed by a company in Hong Kong already when the application is made.

Students can prepare documents such as the Graduation Letter (please refer to Graduation Letter), the Letter of consent from the applicant’s present working unit or relevant Mainland authorities, and the Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP), etc. and submit them online: https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/nonpermanent/applyiang/npr.htm

Details about Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG):
http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/IANG.html

FAQ about Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG):
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/faq/non-local-graduates-return-employment-arrangement.html

Remarks:

Students should have received IANG before they start to work. Otherwise, it will be regarded as an illegal employment. The offender could be deported to Mainland with a criminal record. Graduates should find out when they can get IANG and discuss the relevant arrangements with the employer to ensure that the employment is legal.
For official information about this visa, students should refer to the announcements on website Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates of the Immigration Department.

Job market information can be found on the internet in Hong Kong. Most companies or enterprises will advertise their job openings on websites of recruitment or Labor Department. Job finders are usually required to send a cover letter and their resume to companies or enterprises according to the requirements stated in the advertisement. For the convenience of job finders, it is very common that advertisements are categorised by profession and job nature.

Resources in HKBU

The Career Centre of Office of Student Affairs organises workshops and talks throughout the year to prepare students for employment. The Centre also provides different resources for job searching.

Office of Student Affairs -
Career Center

https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/career

Resources from the government

The Labor Department is a government department which is responsible for issues about workforce in Hong Kong. It offers services on employment facilitation, fosters harmonious labor relations as well as improves and protects employees' rights, benefits, welfares, safety and health at work. The Department has set up an interactive employment service website to bridge employers and job finders. Information on job fairs is also available on the website.

Hong Kong Labor Department	https://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/index.htm
Interactive Employment Service Labor Department	http://www.jobs.gov.hk

Other resources

The development of technology has made online recruitment as the main job recruitment channel. Below are several popular and common job searching websites in Hong Kong:

CTgoodjobs	http://www.ctgoodjobs.hk
Jobmarket	http://www.jobmarket.com.hk
Jobsdb	http://hk.jobsdb.com
Recruit	https://www.recruit.com.hk/

Remarks:

Students who would like to stay and work in Hong Kong after graduation must collect the Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG) first. (Please refer to Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates (IANG))
In general, jobs in Hong Kong are categorised as being employed and self-employed. Being employed means that you are hired by a company or an organisation and have received a contract of full-time employment. People who are self-employed play both the role of employer and employee and have no full-time employment contract. Startup business is an example.
Some companies request the employee to sign a self-employment contract (usually in financial or real estate jobs). Students are reminded to read carefully about the terms and clauses of the contract before signing it. Renewal of IANG may not be approved by the Immigration Department if the applicant cannot provide supporting documents such as a contract of full-time employment or related employment proof.

Support

The Office of Student Affairs (SA) aims to facilitate students’ development of the whole person and cultivate a caring, respectful and stimulating learning environment on campus. SA provides quality services and co-curricular programmes, including leadership training, counselling and mental health enhancement, career advising and preparation, accommodation services, student organization support and campus facilities provision such as student lockers, clinic and learning commons, etc. There are different sections under SA to support students in different areas.

Sections under the Office of Student Affairs

Sections	Services
Campus life and Amenities Unit https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/cla	Manage facilities under SA and coordinate Students’ Union and other student organisations to enrich students’ campus life. (Student organisations can generally be categorised into academic societies and interest clubs. The student organisations commonly recruit members in September and October.)
Career Centre https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/career	Guide students to find their career direction and to prepare for work through different programmes.
Counselling and Development Centre https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/cdc	Provide professional counselling services and enhance students’ psychological competence and mental health.
Leadership and Qualities Centre https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/lqc	Develop students’ global vision through both local and overseas service-learning and community engagement projects.
Scholarships and Financial Aid Unit https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/sfa	Handle the application and distribution of various scholarships, financial aid, and student loans.。
Student Accommodation Section https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/accm	Manage student accommodation and help students to blend into their residential community.

The Counselling and Development Centre is dedicated to offering professional counselling services which help students to explore and understand themselves better, so that they can become more self-directing and self-actualizing individuals. Psychological counsellors can work with students on issues including study problems, university life adjustment, emotion management, psychological competence and interpersonal relationships, etc.

Counselling and Development Centre, Office of Student Affairs
Telephone number	3411 7435
Email	cdc@hkbu.edu.hk
Website	https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/cdc
Address	WLB 403, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, Shaw Campus
Opening hours	Monday to Friday	9:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Opening hours	Saturday, Sunday and public holiday	Closed

The Mainland Student Services Unit, which is under the Counselling and Development Centre of Office of Student Affairs, is established to support all Mainland students in HKBU. The unit aims at facilitating Mainland students to adapt to the life in Hong Kong, understand the local culture and assimilate into HKBU and Hong Kong society. The unit provides mentoring services and a wide range of activities like orientation programmes, workshops and seminars, cultural visits, community services and cultural tours. On top of facilitating Mainland students’ adaptation and enhancing their understanding in Hong Kong culture, some of the programmes also provide a platform for cultural exchange between local and Mainland students.

Mainland Student Services Unit, Counselling and Development Center, Office of Student Affairs
Contact	3411 2328
Email	mssunit@hkbu.edu.hk
Website	http://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/cdc/mss
Address	WLB 403, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, Shaw Campus
Opening hours	Monday to Friday	9:00am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Opening hours	Saturday, Sunday and public holiday	Closed

Information about the programmes is available on the website. Please check it frequently for updated information.

Academic Registry

The Academic Registry is a key unit supporting the study programmes. Its main services include student admission, scheduling of classes and examinations, academic quality assurance, student record services and other academic related administrative matters such as minor application and arrangements of graduation, etc.

Academic Registry: http://ar.hkbu.edu.hk/

Graduate School

The Graduate School is responsible for funding application, publication and external liaison of various research projects.

Graduate School: https://gs.hkbu.edu.hk

Office of Information Technology

The Office of Information Technology is responsible for the University’s technical infrastructure and computing system, including the computers on campus, electronic devices, Wi-Fi system, print quota of students and other related services and facilities.

Office of Information Technology: https://ito.hkbu.edu.hk/

Faculties, Schools and Academic Departments

Each department is responsible for designing and managing their own academic programmes, assigning professors, lecturers and tutors and assessing students’ academic results.

Faculties, Schools and Academic Departments: https://www.hkbu.edu.hk/en/about/faculties.html

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Contact Us
Tel:	3411 2328
Email:	mssunit@hkbu.edu.hk
Fax:	3411 5819
Address:	WLB403, The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies, Shaw Campus

Survival Guide

Preparation

Student Visa

Landing Slip

The Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) and the exit endorsement

Accommodation

Undergraduate Halls

Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House

Village CARE

Alternative housing options

Things to Bring

Visa/ Identity Card/ Permit

Clothing

Electric adapter

Settling

Getting to HKBU

From the Hong Kong International Airport

From the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

From Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station

From Shenzhen Bay Port

Hong Kong Identity Card

Application

Student Octopus Card

SIM Card

Value-added card:

Service Plan:

Term begins

Activate the Single Sign On user id (SSOid)

Activate the University Email Account

Login the BUniPort

Install the DUO Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Install the HKBU Mobile App

Install the Moodle

Course Pre-registration

University Orientation Workshops (UOW) (for undergraduate students only)

Academic Integrity Online Tutorial (AIOT)

Software Licensing

Studying

Language

Teaching Modes

Grade Point Average Calculation

Academic requirements

Undergraduate Programme

Taught Postgraduate Programme

Research Postgraduate Programme

Adding/Dropping of Courses

Special courses/ Requirements

Working while studying

No Objection Letter

Relaxation

Co-curricular Learning (CCL)

Student Learning Experience System (SLES)

BUhub

Academic Calendar

Facilities

Campus Overview

Kowloon Tong Campus

Kai Tak Campus

Shek Mun Campus

Library

Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL)

JULAC Card

Study Room

Learning Commons

Catering Facilities

Student Welfare Shops

Sports Facilities

Printing and Photo-copying Services

Print quota

Location of printing and photo-copying facilities

Follow-U-Print Services​

Security Control Room

Emergency

Lost and found

Campus Network

Campus Map

Living

Warning Signals

Rainstorm warning system​

Sign

Follow-U-Print Services

Rainstorm warning system