Student Accommodation near The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive public research university in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China. Established in 1963, it is the 2nd oldest university in Hong Kong. CUHK ranked 32nd in the 2026 QS Rankings and 37th in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2025-2026. CUHK is the only university in Hong Kong that offers a collegiate university system. There are 8 faculties, including the Faculties of Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social Science, along with a graduate school administering all the postgraduate programmes from different academic units. The university provides 150+ major and minor programs for undergraduates and 220+ postgraduates programs. The sought-after courses among CUHK students are Education, Business analytics, Computer Science, Linguistics, Nursing, and Architecture.

The main campus of CUHK is the largest, greenest and most sustainably designed campus in Hong Kong. Chinese University of Hong Kong offers many state-of-the-art learning facilities, many CUHK dorms, and an extensive range of cultural, sporting and social amenities, bringing students an all-round campus life experience. Examples are like the Cheng Yu Tung Building (CYT), Lee Shau Kee Building (LSK), the ihouse at CUHK, the gym, swimming pool, CUHK canteen, and the Paper & Coffee. There are also a wide range of private student accommodation near Chinese University of Hong Kong campus, satisfy your yearning for life outside of school. uhomes.com offers numerous fully-furnished, quality, and cost-effective CUHK apartments for rent. Whether you are locals, from China mainland or international, there are ideal rooms for you on our platform.

The acceptance rate of CUHK is around 10%, and the graduates' salaries are more than HK$366,000 annually on average. Chinese University of Hong Kong is also home of notable alumni, like Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell, Sir Charles K. Kao, and more.

uhomes.com's best CUHK accommodation features fully-furnished rooms, close proximity to campus, budget-friendly prices, and all-inclusive bills. Moreover, our best student accommodation near Chinese University of Hong Kong is easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment options, as well as MTR and buses. For your consideration, we list the popular best Chinese University of Hong Kong accommodation as follows:

• HereIN Student·CUHK
• Tai Po Suntec Plaza
• Jubilee Garden Block 1
• Fo Tan Jubilee Garden
• Boao Village
• Jubilee Garden Block 5
• Tai Po Suntec Plaza Block 2
• dwell Prince Edward
• Sunny House

uhomes.com provides a wide range of cheap CUHK accommodations, bringing you a cost-effective and cosy living experience. Our cheap CUHK off-campus housing costs from HK$3,500 per month, with all bills included. Although rents are pocket-friendly, our affordable properties can still ensure your everyday living quality. There are also modern facilities and security measures inside our budget-friendly CUHK apartment for rent, such as free WiFi, on-site gym, laundry facilities, reception services, and 24-hour security. Furthermore, our affordable student housing near Chinese University of Hong Kong is also close to urban amenities and public transport stations, bringing you a fulfilling fun leisure time and convenient commute. To help save your time and make informed decision, below we list the popular cheap Chinese University of Hong Kong student accommodation:

• Eight Mansions
• Jubilee Garden Block 6
• Kowloon Tong Sunny Garden Villa Apartment
• Weiye Building
• Kowloon City Pinxiang Court
• Sham Shui Po Super Warm Theme Apartment
• Bihu Garden
• Ming Wah Building
• E LIVING

The best areas for finding CUHK accommodation are Shatin, Tai Wai, Tai Po, and Fo Tan. These areas are easy access to university campus, well-linked by the MTR's East Rail Line, boasting plenty of urban amenities, and with quiet living environment. Below are the details of the best areas for Chinese University of Hong Kong housing:

1. Shatin

Shatin is one of the best areas for exploring CUHK off-campus housing thanks to the proximity to campus and easy access to public transportation. Shatin is a convenient hub for Chinese University of Hong Kong, with the University Station on the MTR East Rail Line directly served the campus. There are also many recreation options in Shatin, like shopping (the New Town Plaza), parks (Sha Tin Park), and museums (Hong Kong Heritage Museum), making your life more colourful.

• Average Rent: HK$6,000 - HK$10,000 per month
• Recommended Housing: Shatin Plaza, Shatin Riverside Gardens, and Shatin Wo Mui Court
• Distance to Campus: 20-30 minutes by MTR; 10 minutes by car

2. Tai Wai

Tai Wai is another ideal area for CUHK students to find residence. It is close enough to the university campus, simplifying your daily commute. There are many affordable accommodations and various local dining and shopping choices, bringing you a cost-effetive and covenient living. Meanwhile, this residencial area boasts a friendly community feel and tranquil environment.

• Average Rent: HK$3,500 - HK$10,000 per month
• Recommended Housing: Tai Wai City-QM, and UNIICORNER | Tai Wai City Youth Apartment
• Distance to Campus: 20 minutes by bus; 10 minutes by car

3. Tai Po

Tai Po is also a nice residential area for CUHK students. Living in Tai Po, you can conveniently commute to the university via University Station by MTR. Tai Po is also famous for its slow pace of life, clean and fresh air, and greeny natural areas. Foods are affordable and urban amenities, like restaurants, supermarkets and shops are also accessible.

• Average Rent: HK$5,000 - HK$15,000 per month
• Recommended Housing: Tai Po Tai Nan Building, and Tai Po Suntec Plaza
• Distance to Campus: 18 minutes by bus; 20 minutes by MTR; 10 minutes by car

4. Fo Tan

Fo Tan offers a more affordable living, considered as a good area to rent CUHK apartments. Fo Tan is well connected by the public transportation, making you access to university campus and other partsof Hong Kong a breeze.

• Average Rent: HK$4,700 - HK$10,000 per month
• Recommended Housing: Fo Tan Jubilee Garden
• Distance to Campus: 20 minutes by bus; 18 minutes by MTR; 7 minutes by car

The cost of living at Chinese University of Hong Kong averagely ranges from HK$10,000 per month to HK$21,000 per month, except educational fees. However, the results may be different depending on your lifestyle and habits. The CUHK accommodation cost takes up around 40%-60% of the total living expenses. To help you better make budget plans, we show the breakdown of the estimated cost of living for a Chinese University of Hong Kong student:

• Accommodation: HK$4,000 to HK$12,000 per month
  • on-campus dorms: HK$4,000 to HK$6,000 per month
  • off-campus housing: HK$4,500 to HK$12,000 per month
• Utilities: HK$700 to HK$1,200 per month
• Meals: HK$3,000–HK$6,000 per month
• Transportation: HK$500–HK$1,000 per month
• Entertainment: HK$500 to HK$1000 per month
• Miscellaneous: HK$800 per month
• Education: HK$44,500 to HK$178,000 per academic year

There are plenty of public transportation options around Chinese University of Hong Kong, including university shuttle buses, the Mass Transit Railway (MTR), buses, minibuses, and taxis. Cycling and walking are also popular choices. With the convenient and abundant public trasport choices, students can flexibly rent the CUHK off-campus housing without worrying about the commute. In addition, the Octopus Card can simplify your paying methods. Below are the common public transportation options around CUHK:

1. Shuttle Bus
CUHK offers free shuttle bus service for students to commute to campus during daytime from Mondays to Saturdays. There is also "Meet-Class Shuttle Bus" service during teaching days, convenient for you to academic buildings.

2. MTR
The closest MTR station around The Chinese University of Hong Kong is University Station on the East Rail Line. There are 3 exits providing access to CUHK. Exit A and Exit C are the 2 of them directly to the university grounds, while Exit B is convenit for taking the public bus terminus and taxi stand.

3. Bus

The closest bus station to CUHK is the University Station Bus Terminus, which is also considered as the primary bus hub for the CUHK campus. If need take buses to campus from your CUHK accommodation, you can choose to take 272K, 289K, 87K, or 87S, to the University MTR Station Bus Terminus, and then walk to the University Station MTR station to take the Shuttle Buses to you specific destination in the campus.

4. Minibus
The Chek Nai Ping / Chinese University station on the minibus route 28K is the nearby station of CUHK, with a walking distance to the main entrance of the university. The common minibus routes for CUHK students are 807A, 807B, 807K, which stop at the University MTR Station Bus Terminus and only a walking distance through the station to the campus.

5. Taxi
Taxi provide the point-to-point services, which is very convenient and time-saving, expecially during rainy days. CUHK students can take a taxi from your CU housing directly to the the Main Entrance (from Tai Po Road) or the East Gate Entrance (from Tolo Highway) for attending classes. Most taxis accept only cash, but some now accept Octopus Cards or PayMe. Red taxi and Blue taxi are the common ones around Chinese University of Hong Kong.

6. Walking & Cycling

Walking and cycling are the healthy, encouraged, supportive commute way. Living in the student housing near Chinese University of Hong Kong, you can also choose to walk or ride a bike to the campus. The CUHK campus is described as "pedestrian-friendly" campus, containing many walking and cycling path. When moving between different teaching buildings for classes, aside from taking "Meet-Class Shuttle Bus", you can choose to walk or ride a bike. Moreover, there is a 2km cycling route on campus from the northern entrance to University Station.

Student life at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is colourful, comfortable, and memorable. There is a wide range of student societies and clubs for you to take part in, including the aspects on academic, cultural, athletic, volunteer, and professional development pursuits. You can also find many associations that can cultivate your skills, like debate societies, cultural societies, and volunteer work camps.

CUHK features a large and greeny campus with senic senery, offering you a beautiful environment for learning and relaxation. Besides, inside the teaching building in main campus, you can overlooks the breath-taking Tolo Harbour. Studying at CUHK, you can take advantages of the state-of-the-art on-campus facilities and academic, cultural, sporting, and social amenities, such as Lee Shau Kee Building, Cheng Yu Tung Building, the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC), world-class libraries, an art museum, gyms, a swimming pool, canteens like Benjamin Franklin Centre Student Canteen, and Paper & Coffee. There is also an arrary of CUHK student hostels on campus, suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates, exchange students, and international students. uhomes.com also provides many CUHK off-campus housing with upscale furniture, affordable prices, and walking distance to campus. Living in our private accommodation when studying at Chinese University of Hong Kong, you can enjoy the cosy and unique off-campus living experience.

Outside Chinese University of Hong Kong, you can explore a plethora of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Taste the local dishes at Nam Sky Kitchen, and Lok Sin Restaurant, or international dishes at Harbourview Grill, and Chikara Meshi. Drink a cup of coffee at E+ Cafe, or feel the nightlife atmosphere at Tintin Bar and LEVELthirty Lounge & Bar. After busy academic study, you can also go to Ma On Shan Plaza, Mayfair Lane, and Shatin Centre Shopping Arcade for shopping. Walk along the Pak Shek Kok Promenade, and Ma On Shan Promenade to enjoy the beautiful sea views and breath the fresh air is also a great choice to relax. In addition, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, and Hong Kong Disneyland are also must-visit places to have a wonderful leisure time. Your student life has never been so cool!

Chinese University of Hong Kong is nestled in a prime location in the Sha Tin District in the New Territories of Hong Kong, surrounded by various cultural & historical tourist attractions, modern landmarks, and natural & outdoor scenes. Thanks to the convenient public transport system, you can easily reach the following tourist attractions from your student accommodation near Chinese University of Hong Kong.

• Art Museum of CUHK
• Sha Tin Racecourse
• Hong Kong Science Park
• Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
• Pak Shek Kok Promenade
• Hong Kong Heritage Museum
• Nan Lian Garden
• Chi Lin Nunnery

Chinese University of Hong Kong offer more than 150 major and minor programs for undergraduates and over 220 programs for postgraduates. CUHK has 11 subject ranking in the top 100 globally, which are Education Studies, Medical and Health, Computer Science, Business and Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Law, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Life Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. The most popular courses at CUHK are list as follows:

• Education
• Business analytics
• Computer Science
• Linguistics
• Nursing
• Architecture
• Business economics
• Global Business Studies
• Philosophy
• Psychology