F A Q
Document Processing
What documents do I need to prepare before coming to Hong Kong?
- Student Visa: Submit the required documents to the university, and the university will process the application on your behalf.
- Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao (Exit-Entry Permit): After receiving your visa, apply for a "Stay" endorsement at the Exit-Entry Administration Office in your place of household registration.
How do I apply for a Hong Kong Identity Card after arriving?
- Keep the landing slip issued upon your first entry
- Hong Kong Identity Card: Must be applied for within 30 days of arrival.
- Application Steps:
- Make an appointment: Use the official Hong Kong Immigration Department app or the Hong Kong Government “Online Appointment Booking for Identity Cards Application (Registration of Persons Offices)” website (www.gov.hk/icbooking)
- Select a suitable time and location.
- Prepare the required materials: Original entry documents, student visa, landing slip, appointment confirmation, etc.
- Attend the appointment: Arrive on time, present your documents to obtain a queue number, provide fingerprints and have your photo taken, wait for your number to be called again, and receive a receipt.
- Wait for notification to collect your identity card.
Accommodation Guide
Residence Hall Information
- Application Period and Method: The application for on-campus accommodation for current students is divided into the first and second semesters, which open in late May and late November each year, respectively. Accommodation information can be found on the website of the Hall Management Unit, and the office will also send out relevant information to all students via email.
- Facilities Provided: Each room is furnished with basic furniture, including a bed (mattress provided only), desk, chair, wardrobe, air conditioner, and computer network socket. Shared facilities on each floor include a refrigerator, washroom, communal bathroom, and pantry. The lounge/common area is also equipped with tables, chairs, and sofas.
- Room Types: Most undergraduate dormitory rooms are shared (Twin Room, Triple Room, Quadruple Room and Budget Room), with Twin Room and Quadruple Room being the most common. A limited number of Single Room are also available for application.
- Bed Size: The mattress size is 190 cm x 90 cm.
- Hall Fee The monthly hall fee for shared rooms ranges from approximately HKD $1,300 to $2,550. The length of stay and hall fee are calculated on a semester basis.
Off-campus Accommodation Information
- The following link is available for viewing document issued by the Hall Management Unit：
- Office Location: RLG403, Research Complex High Block Phone: 2804-8562 Email: hmu@hksyu.edu
- For more detailed information, please visit HMU website: https://www4.hksyu.edu/hmu
Transportation
Hong Kong Citybus Routes
- No.25：Central Ferry ⇄ Braemar Hill
- No.25A：Exhibition Center MTR Station ⇄ Braemar Hill
- No.27：North Point Ferry Pier ⇄ Braemar Hill
- No.85：Siu Sai Wan (Island Resort) ⇄ Braemar Hill
- Cross-harbour bus No.108：Kai Yip ⇄ Braemar Hill
Green Minibus & School Bus
- Green Minibus No.25：Causeway Bay MTR Station ⇄ Braemar Hill
- Green Minibus No.49M：Tin Hau MTR Station ⇄ Braemar Hill
- School Bus：Pick up students between Quarry Bay and Causeway Bay MTR Station at designated times.
Hong Kong MTR Map
Hong Kong MTR Map：https://www.mtr.com.hk/ch/customer/services/system_map.html
Emergency Support
Does the university have psychological counseling resources?