Student Accommodation near Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers a wide arrary of on-campus HKUST halls, for helping students adapt to and integrate into collegiate life more quickly. If you are more eager to off-campus living and prefer more private spaces, independence and freedom, you can search for private HKUST accommodation on uhomes.com to expand your options. To help you make the right decision, below are the detailed information of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on-campus student dormitory and off-campus flats.

HKUST Off-Campus Housing

Off-campus HKUST accommodation mainly includes private apartments/houses, serviced apartments, and hotels/guesthouses. Meanwhile, room types of HKUST off-campus housing are also various, from single rooms, studios, and shared rooms to 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, and 5B+. Each accommodation types and various room types has its characteristics and will bring you unique living experience.

Private Apartments/Houses

Private Apartments/Houses are spread in every residential areas in Hong Kong, like proximity to campus, settled in Central, or further at suburbs. They are rented from landlords or agents. Room types are various and fully-furnished or non furnished apartments are both available. uhomes.com offers numerous fully-furnished private HKUST student accommodations; if you are interested, you can directly contact us.

Serviced Apartments

Serviced Apartments are fully furnished, containing cosy bedroom area, well-equipped kitchenette, and fully-fitted bathroom. The lease term can be calculated on a monthly basis. Serviced apartments around HKUST are more expensive than private rentals but cheaper than hotels.

Hotels/Guesthouses

Hotels and Guesthouses can accept both short term and long term stays. These accommodation types are the most expensive ones, yet according to the specific property policy, there may be some discounts for long rent. Living areas and bathroom are furnished, but cooking facilities are not available.

HKUST On-Campus Accommodation

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers both undergraduate housing and postgraduate housing on-campus.

Highlight room facilities: bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, wardrobe, mini refrigerator, air conditioning (operated by Mobile App), and text area.
Communal amenities: showers, toilets, TV, telephones, laundry facilities with washer & dryer (operated by Mobile App), and pantry with microwave.

HKUST UG Housing

HKUST UG Housing has a wide range of room types for students, including single or double rooms in the halls called in Chan Sui Kau and Chan Lam Moon Chun Hall (UG Hall VII), UG Hall VIII and UG Hall IX and TKO Jockey Club Hall, and double or triple rooms in UG Halls I to VI. There are 1,568 places in total single or double rooms and 2,976 places in total double or triple rooms.

HKUST PG Housing

On-campus PG housing are for eligible full-time research postgraduate students. The halls are the University Apartments (UA), the Stephen Kam Chuen Cheong Hall (SKCC Hall) and the Jockey Club Global Graduate Tower (GGT).

The average cost of living at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ranges from HK$12,000 to HK$20,000 per month, exclude tuition fees. However, the results may be various regarding to your lifestyle choices. The rent of HKUST accommodation takes a large ratio on monthly living expenses. Here is a breakdown of the estimated average cost of living for a student at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology:

• Accommodation: HK$4,500 to HK$18,000 per month
• Food: HK$4,800 to $6,000 per month
• Utilities: HK$700 to HK$1,200 per month
• Internet: HK$200 to HK$400 per moth
• Transportation: HK$600 to HK$800 per month
• Entertainment: HK$500 to HK$1000 per month 
• Education: HK$47,000 to HK$215,000 per academic year

The main public transportation options near Hong Kong University of Science and Technology include the Mass Transit Railway (MTR), buses, minibuses, and taxis. Moreover, the university also provide shuttle bus services for you. Besides, cycling and walking to HKUST are nice choices. Convenient transport system makes students go to classes from off-campus HKUST accommodation with a breeze. Additionally, the stored-value electronic card, Octopus Card, can also provide you more convenience on paying when taking the public transportation. To help save your time, here we list the popular public transport options for HKUST students:

1. Mass Transit Railway (MTR) 

The closest MTR stations around HKUST campus are Choi Hung, Diamond Hill, Hang Hau, and Po Lam stops. Choi Hung Station is on Kwun Tong Line and Hang Hau Station is on Tseung Kwan O Line. Moreover, all the above 4 MTR stations are also with various buses connecting to the university.

2. Buses & Minibuses

There are many buses and minibuses connect the MTR stations to the HKUST campus, like Bus No. 91, 91P, or 91M, and Green minibus No. 11, 11M, or 11S (overnight service), offering you a wide range of convenient travel route options.

3. HKUST Shuttle Bus Services

HKUST provides a shuttle bus service for both staff and students travelling to and from campus and apartments for rent in nearby neighbourhoods. Shuttle Bus service time is from Monday to Friday exclude public holidays. The evening schedule from HKUST to Diamond Hill Station and Tseung Kwan O Station is also available at 22:15. One single trip cost generally starts from HK$4.5, depending on the routes and time ranges. There are also free-of-charge trips, like the Morning Schedule for student only shuttle bus services from Hang Hau to HUKST campus at 08:30, 08:35 & 08:40. The shuttle bus is an environmentally-friendly option by saving energy and reducing road congestion.

4. Taxi

Taxi gives you a point-to-point services for a quicker, more direct journey. There are 3 colours of the taxi in Hong Kong, Red, Green, and Blue, each indicating a geographical area, but all of them are able to and from the Hong Kong International Airport. Around HKUST, the red taxi is the most common one, due to the larger areas that can be operated. Although green taxi can also be seen around HKUST campus, they can only serve the New Territories not urban areas of Hong Kong Island or Kowloon. The blue taxi is not seen in the area of HKUST. Taking taxi is a convenient option for travel and commute, especially in rainy days.

5. Cycling & Walking

The area around Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is bikeable and walkable. So, if your HKUST housing is not very far from the campus, you can choose to ride a bike or walk to attend classes. Riding or walking on well-maintained bike lanes or walking paths along the waterfront and the campus, and enjoy the beautiful natural scenes, you can gain a full of happiness and health.

Student life at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is vibrant, inclusive and wonderful. Studying at HKUST, you can enjoy the state-of-the-art sports facilities and a dedicated Shaw Auditorium for cultural and artistic events. Besides, after the academic study, you have many chances to engage in social innovation projects, community service, and activities for cultivating leadership and creativity. Moreover, there is an active Students' Union containing more than 100 affiliated societies and clubs for various interests in sports, arts, culture, and academics, offering more opportunities for you to meet people, learn from each other, and make friends.

Students also have a variety of HKUST housing options from both on-campus and off-campus. There are single, double, and triple rooms for you to choose from in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's diverse residential halls. Dorms are furnished, equipped with basic room facilities and common shared amenities, like beds desks & chairs, wardrobes, air conditioner, shower, TV, laundry facilities, and microwave. If you prefer off-campus living, you can find your private HKUST student accommodation on uhomes.com. Our apartments for rent near HKUST in Hong Kong are quality, furnished, affordable, safe, and with all-inclusive bills, flexible lease terms, abundant public transport links, and prime location, catering to both local and international students. Living in our rooms, you can take advantages of free WiFi, refrigerator, microwave, oven, on-site gym, rooftop terrace, lounges, and 24-hour security, and easy access to the nearby urban amenities, from restaurants and cafes to supermarkets and shops to parks and beaches.

Outside the HKUST campus, you can also find a wealth of dining, shopping, and recreation options to colourful your leisure time. Try Sai Kung fishing village for fresh seafood and visit Four Point Gold Restaurant for delicious Chinese food. Go shopping at the popular Harbour City, IFC Mall, and Times Square Mall. Furthermore, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is around 20-min driving to the Central, bringing you many chances to feel the local culture, history, urban atmosphere, and nightlife. If you plan to enjoy the natural scenes of Hong Kong, go to the Clear Water Bay to have fun at beaches and scenic hiking trails. Meanwhile, enjoy the Hong Kong skyline at Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak. Also, Hong Kong Disneyland is also a must-go place for you to experience a magical day!

Explore and enjoy the popular tourist attractions near Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to enrich your leisure time! Thanks to the abundant transportation system, you can easily reach the nature & coastal attractions, cultural & historical sites, and urban entertainment options from your HKUST student accommodation. Below are the sought-after attractions around Hong Kong University of Science and Technology:

• Clear Water Bay
• Lantau Island
• Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden
• Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
• Hong Kong Heritage Museum
• Hong Kong Science Museum
• Victoria Harbour
• Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers over 45 undergraduate majors and 22 minor programs, and many of them won the top places in Hong Kong. The most popular courses at HKUST are list below:

• Data Science
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
• Computer Science
• Business
• Finance
• Economics
• Global Business
• Mathematics
• Physics