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Arrival Guidefor International Students
2012-13
Established in 1984
7 Colleges and Schools
College of Business
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
College of Science and Engineering
School of Creative Media
School of Energy and Environment
School of Law
Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies
World rankings:
110th in QS World University Rankings 2011
12th in QS Asian University Rankings 2012
Facts about CityU
Welcome to City University of Hong Kong 2
Visa Apply for Hong Kong student visa Visa restriction
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Accommodation Student Residence Private housing
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Money Settling the fees Banking
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Insurance 15
Arrival Pre-departure checklist Getting to CityU
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Get Started Student Residence check-in Student orientation Enrolment and student ID Course registration “Student status” Octopus Card Hong Kong Identity Card
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Settling In Safety Weather / climate Electricity Telephone Post Religion Smoking Transport
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Academic Advising 29
Campus Resources 33
Contacts 37
Contents
VThis guide is compiled by the Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) to
provide you information that you might want to know before and after arrival in
Hong Kong. It is by no means all-inclusive, but serves as a quick tool to navigate
you at the beginning of your living and studying in a new country and university
environment. Please use this guide as well as the other sources of information
available at the CityU website while embarking on your educational journey
with us!
Contact MEAOAddress: Mainland and External Affairs Office
2/F, Block 2, To Yuen Building
City University of Hong Kong
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
Tel: (852) 3442 8089
Email: meaoins@cityu.edu.hk
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/meao
Welcome to City University of Hong Kong
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Vision and Mission
Vision: City University of Hong Kong aspires to become a leading
global university, excelling in research and professional education
Mission: To nurture and develop the talents of students and to create applicable knowledge in order to
support social and economic advancement
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Apply for Hong Kong student visaIf you don’t have the right of abode or the right to land in Hong Kong, you must
obtain a student visa (or entry permit for mainland Chinese students) from the
Hong Kong Immigration Department before you can formally register as a student
at CityU. Apply early as an application may take as long as six weeks to process at
the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
CityU will assist students with their student visa application. Send the following
documents to MEAO by post if you need CityU to sponsor your student visa:
Original documents required
Hong Kong Immigration Department form ID995A, with all relevant parts
completed and signed
Letter of consent completed and signed by your parent if you are under the
age of 18
A declaration by financial sponsor if you are financially sponsored by another
person
A Request for Visa Sponsorship and Student's Agreement form
Templates and forms can be downloaded from www.cityu.edu.hk/meao.
Visa Apply for
HK student visa as soon as
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Photocopies required
Your travel document or identity card containing personal particulars
Letter of admission issued by CityU (keep the original letter with you as you
may be asked to produce the letter for inspection upon entry to Hong Kong)
Your acknowledgement of acceptance of the admission offer (not applicable to
exchange students)
Financial documents, e.g. bank statements, savings account passbook,
scholarship award notification, etc. If you are financially sponsored by someone
else, provide proofs of deposit, income statements, tax receipts, etc. of the
financial sponsor (don’t send original documents as all documents, once
submitted, will not be returned)
If you are a resident of the mainland of China and possess an Exit-entry Permit
for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao《往來港澳通行證》, enclose
the page with your personal particulars
For Macao residents, your Macao identity card
For Taiwan residents, your household registration in Taiwan (戶籍謄本) and
Taiwan identity card
Visa fee & postage
A non-refundable and non-transferable payment
of HK$450 will be charged for student visa (or
entry permit) application and courier fees.
Enclose a bank draft payable to "City University
of Hong Kong" together with your visa
application, or fill out the payment section
in the Request for Visa Sponsorship and
Student's Agreement to authorize payment
by credit card
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Remember
to present
your student visa /
entry permit to the
Immigration Officer
upon entering
Hong Kong
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Community and Integration ”Poon Choi“ sharing
AIf you are a permanent resident of the
mainland of China, you will need to apply for
an Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from
Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) plus an exit
endorsement from an office of the Public Security
Bureau after receiving your Hong Kong entry permit.
Visa restrictionWith a student visa issued by the Immigration Department, you must:
attend the educational institution and undertake the programme or course of study
that were named in the letter of admission issued by the University
not take up any employment, whether paid or unpaid, or establish or join in any
business, unless you have special permission granted by Hong Kong Immigration
Department
For detailed information about visa application, visit this website
http://www.cityu.edu.hk/meao/pns_stdvisa.htm.
Possessing
a Hong Kong visa does
not mean that you have
the right to enter the mainland
of China. If you wish to travel to
the mainland during your stay
in Hong Kong, a separate visa
is needed. Contact the China
Travel Services for more
information
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Student ResidenceApplication method and deadline
How to Apply
Exchange students(Undergraduate)Deadline: 15 May 2012
Apply online www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/exchange_visiting/exchange/apply/
Exchange students(Postgraduate)Deadline: 15 May 2012
Application form is obtainable fromwww.cityu.edu.hk/sro/htm/e_download.htm
Degree-pursuing students from overseasDeadline: 30 May 2012
Degree-pursuing students from mainland ChinaDeadline: 29 July 2012
Accommodation
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FacilitiesInside the room…
Common area…
Desk lamp
Study desk
Bookshelves
Air-conditioner (operated with a fee card)
Telephone (free for local calls)
Computer network connection port
Single bed with mattress
Wardrobe
Rubbish bin
A shared shower room
A shared toilet
Mirror cabinet
Wash basin
Chair
Pedestal
Laundry room
Common roomson most floors
Meeting room
Computer room
Music room
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MResidence fees
Undergraduates
Double Room: HK$4,840 per semester per person.
Single Room: HK$7,260 per semester per person.
3-person Apartment: HK$6,450 per semester per person.
Postgraduates of government-funded programmes
Fees vary from HK$1,350 to HK$3,000 per month per person.
Air-conditioning, laundry and bedding fees are not included.
Private housingThe rental for off-campus accommodation could range from HK$5,000 to
HK$12,000 a month depending on the size, location and type of accommodation.
For more information about finding an off-campus accommodation,
please visit http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro.
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Legal tender in Hong Kong is the
Hong Kong dollar (HK$), which is linked to
the US dollar at a rate about HK$7.8 to US$1,
although exchange rates may fluctuate slightly.
Estimated Cost of Living
Food HK$3,000
Local transportation HK$300
Laundry HK$200
Books & stationery HK$200
Personal toiletries HK$300
Total: HK$4,000
Note: The cost of living is for reference only.
Settling the fees
New students will receive one payment notice during the first month after
enrolment, which may cover tuition, student residence fee and insurance
premium, whichever applicable
Payment can be made at the Hang Seng Bank on campus by means of cash or
a personal cheque in Hong Kong dollars, or by a transfer in Hong Kong dollars
from a local bank account
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Don’t bring too much cash with you while travelling to Hong Kong! About
HK$10,000 in cash should be enough to cover basic necessities for the first two
months in Hong Kong.
Banking
Banks nearby:
˙ Hang Seng Bank on campus
˙ Citibank, HSBC and the Bank of China can be found in the nearby Festival
Walk shopping mall
To open a bank account, you need to produce your CityU Student Identity
Card, travel document, student visa (or entry permit), and a proof of residence
24-hour Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are available nearly everywhere
in Hong Kong. They are connected to global networks such as Cirrus, Global
Access, Plus, Visa or MasterCard. ATM cards can be used to withdraw cash in
Hong Kong dollars. Some ATMs also provide cash in Renminbi
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AIt is mandatory for non-local students to have suitable and adequate insurance
throughout the entire period of their studies at City University of Hong Kong. You
should purchase your own insurance policy that includes, but not limited to, travel,
personal accidents, medical expenses (accident and non-accident), hospitalization
and emergency evacuation / repatriation before coming to CityU.
If you don’t have your own insurance, or wish to have additional coverage, you
may enrol in the Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan
for Non-local Students contracted by CityU. However, the Plan provides only
basic and minimal coverage and does not include medical and health insurance.
Students who have special concerns or wish to have better protection should
take out insurance policies that will meet their specific needs
It is always in your best interest to obtain and maintain a suitable and adequate
insurance coverage before coming to CityU. Failure to do so may put your well-
being at risk. The University and its staff are not liable for any loss, damage or
injury, cost or expense arising from your failure to maintain adequate insurance
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Pre-departure checklist Apply for student visa / entry permit to Hong Kong
Apply for Student Residence or find an off-campus accommodation
Purchase travel and health insurance before departure
Complete online pre-enrolment process and activate your electronic ID (EID) to
login the CityU Student e-Portal and access information relating to your studies
Read course registration information and follow the instructions on add / drop
of courses
Bring the following things with you to Hong Kong:
˙ valid passport / travel document
˙ original letter of admission issued by CityU
˙ copy of your insurance policy (Leave the original with your next of kin)
˙ cash, traveller’s cheque and / or credit card
˙ medication prescribed by your physician for personal use
˙ a few recent passport-size photos
˙ clothes fitting the weather in Hong Kong
˙ useful telephone numbers in case you need to seek help
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Getting to CityU From Hong Kong International Airport
˙ By bus - take bus number E22 (do not take A22, E22A or E22P) from the
public bus terminal at the airport and get off at the CityU Student Hostel
Station which is located at Cornwall Street in Kowloon Tong
˙ By Mass Transit Railway (MTR) – take the MTR from the Airport Station to
Kowloon Tong Station, where CityU is located. You will need to change the
line at Tsing Yi, Lai King, and Prince Edward stations. Please visit www.mtr.
com.hk to check the route and fare
˙ By taxi – it will cost about HK$220 to get to CityU or the Student Residence.
There will have an extra charge for each piece of luggage and toll fees for
crossing bridges or tunnels
From Hung Hom Railway Station
˙ By MTR – take the East Rail Line and get off at Kowloon Tong Station
˙ By Taxi – it will cost about HK$50. There will have an extra charge for each
piece of luggage
From Airport toKowloon Tong
BusE22
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Student Residence check-in
If you have secured a place in the Student Residence or in the Jockey Club
House of the Academic Exchange Building, you should plan to arrive in Hong
Kong and check in to your room at the start of the housing term
Housing Term
Semester A 27 August 2012 – 29 December 2012
Semester B 7 January 2013 – 27 May 2013
Full-year 27 August 2012 – 27 May 2013
Please check www.cityu.edu.hk/sro for the latest information.
Student orientation
The University’s orientation programme normally starts
one week before the first teaching week, unless specified
otherwise. Join the orientation to get yourself familiarized
with the campus environment and make new friends
After settling in at the Student Residence, visit MEAO to get your orientation
pack, which contains useful information about the orientation week
Orientation programme schedule will be posted at the MEAO website
one month before the semester begins
Check out for more at www.cityu.edu.hk/meao.
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Important Dates
Semester A Semester B
Student orientation 27 August 2012 7 January 2013
First teaching date
3 September 2012Applicable to exchange students,
students admitted with Advanced
Standing II and postgraduate students
10 September 2012Applicable to new undergraduate
students other than students admitted
with Advanced Standing II
14 January 2013
Last enrolment date 15 September 2012 26 January 2013
Course registerationdeadline 15 September 2012 21 January 2013
Enrolment and student ID
New students are required to complete the
enrolment process. Bachelor’s degree, exchange
and visiting students should follow the instruction
for enrolment as indicated in their enrolment letter
Course registration
Most of the courses can be registered online via AIMS (Administrative
Information Management System), the University's intranet system. If online
registration is not available for the course you intend to take, you will need to
select the course on the AIMS platform, print out your selection (Add / Drop
Form) and then submit the printout to the teaching department for approval
As a non-local student, you should register for 12 up to 18 credits in one
semester, or 6 up to 7 credits during the summer term to fulfil the student visa
requirements
Minimum study loadper academic
semester
12 credits
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S“Student status” Octopus Card
Full-time students aged 25 or below are eligible to apply for a personalized
Octopus Card with "student status" to enjoy discounts on the MTR
Octopus application form can be obtained from Student Development Services
at the beginning of the semester, or you may get the form from any one of the
MTR stations
Hong Kong Identity Card
It is required by law to apply for a Hong
Kong Identity Card within 30 days after
entering Hong Kong if you will stay in Hong
Kong for more than 180 days
Make an appointment to apply for Hong
Kong Identity Card at www.gov.hk/icbooking
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Safety Although Hong Kong is comparatively a safe city, it is
always in your best interest to stay vigilant and safeguard your
personal well-being at all times
Hong Kong is left-hand traffic in driving. Always remember to check the traffic
on your right hand side and then the left before crossing the road
In the event of an emergency, call 999 for help (police, fire, ambulance)
Weather / Climate
Season Months Temperatures Humidity
Spring March to mid-May 20°C to 28°C About 80%
Summer mid-May to mid-September 28°C to 35°C About 90%
Autumn mid-September to mid-December 20°C to 28°C About 70%
Winter mid-December to February 15°C to 20°C About 70%
Settling In 999For Help
(Police, Fire,Ambulance)
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Electricity The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is
220 volts AC, 50Hz. The majority of electrical sockets
take a three-pronged plug. Transformers and adaptors
for electrical / electronic devices can be purchased in Hong Kong
Telephone Local calls are free from private landlines
and cost only HK$1 for five minutes from
public telephones
Telephone at the Student Residence can
make free local calls
Mobile phones which operate on networks
such as GSM 900 / 1800, CDMA2000 and
WCDMA can be used in Hong Kong (Phones
operate on GSM 1900 network do not
work in Hong Kong)
Post The postage of a regular letter via airmail charges from HK$2.5
The nearest post office to CityU is located at 11A, Fa Po Street, a 15-minute
walk from campus along Tat Chee Avenue in Kowloon Tong
Religion Hong Kong is a multicultural city and people are free to worship according to
their beliefs
A quiet room is available on CityU campus (Room R7206, 7/F, Amenities
Building, via Lift 19) for quiet reflection, meditation and prayer
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ASmoking Smoking is prohibited in most indoor areas,
including the university campus and its buildings
Some outdoor and public areas are designated as statutory no smoking
areas, such as public beaches, swimming pools, public transport facilities and
escalators
Any person who smokes or carries a lighted tobacco product in the prohibited
area commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a maximum
fine of HK$5,000
Transport Public transport system
˙ The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is one of the most convenient means of
public transport in Hong Kong. CityU is located right next to Kowloon Tong
MTR Station
˙ Buses, minibuses, trams, ferries and taxis are also
widely used in Hong Kong
Octopus Card
˙ Octopus is an electronic stored-value card that can
be accepted by most public transport including
buses, minibuses, trains, ferries, and the Peak Tram
˙ It can also be used in convenience stores, e.g.
7-Eleven, Circle K and some fast food restaurants, e.g. Maxim’s, McDonald’s
HK$5,000Maximum penaltyfor smoking in the
prohibited area
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For academic advice, students may contact their college or school.
College of Business
Room G7502, 7/F, Academic 1
(852) 3442 8525
www.cityu.edu.hk/cb
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Room G7612, 7/F, Academic 1
(852) 3442 7151
www.cityu.edu.hk/class
College of Science and Engineering
Room B6518, 6/F, Academic 1
(852) 3442 7124
www.cityu.edu.hk/cse
School of Creative Media
Level 7, Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre
(852) 3442 8049
www.cityu.edu.hk/scm
School of Energy and Environment
Room G5702, 5/F, Academic 1
(852) 3442 2410
www.cityu.edu.hk/see
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School of Law
Room P5300, 5/F, Academic 1
(852) 3442 8008
www.cityu.edu.hk/slw
Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies
Taught Postgraduate and Visiting Postgraduate Studies
7/F, Block 1, To Yuen Building
(852) 3442 5588
www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs
Research Degree, Professional Doctorate and Visiting Research Studies7/F, Block 1, To Yuen Building
(852) 3442 9076
www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs
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Campus Resources
Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO)
Services for undergraduate students˙ Student identity card application˙ Course registration matters˙ Certificate of study / graduation application˙ Transcript application
5/F, Fong Yun-wah Building www.cityu.edu.hk/arro
Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
Services for postgraduate students˙ Student identity card application˙ Course registration matters˙ Certificate of study / graduation application˙ Transcript application
7/F, Block 1, To Yuen Building www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs
English Language Centre (ELC)
˙ English language enhancement programmes and workshops
˙ English Language Mentoring Scheme˙ IELTS preparation courses˙ Self-study online resources
2/F, Green Zone, Academic 1 www.cityu.edu.hk/elc
Student Development Services (SDS)
˙ Scholarships˙ Personal counselling˙ Leadership training programmes˙ Physical education and sports˙ Student and cultural activities˙ Services for disabled students
6/F, Amenities Building www.cityu.edu.hk/sds
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Campus Catering
City Express (Student Canteen) 5/F, Amenities Building
AC2 Canteen 3/F, Academic 2 (Halal food packs available)
Garden Cafe G/F, Academic Exchange Building
City Chinese Restaurant 8/F, Amenities Building
City Top 9/F, Amenities Building
Homey Kitchen Student Residence, Cornwall Street
Library
˙ Books, serials, journals, and electronic resources
˙ Workshops on citing sources of information and preventing plagiarism
3/F, Academic 1 www.cityu.edu.hk/lib
Hu Fa Kuang Sports Centre
˙ Indoor sports facilities˙ Training for the university sports teams˙ Physical education courses
4/F, Amenities Building
http://www.cityu.edu.
hk/sds/home/service/
pes/facb0001.htm
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East Meets West Chinese New Year Celebration
Computer and internet Wi-Fi is available in most parts of the campus including the ground area of the
Student Residence
Free internet service is available inside the room of Student Residence
E-portal Access various online services ranging from academic matters to campus
facilities booking via e-portal
AIMS (Administrative Information Management System)
View or manage your course registration, class schedule, examination
timetable, grades, Student Residence application, personal information,
student financial account, campus job application, application for certain
student services, etc.
Service for the disabled Student counselling and study aids are available on campus. Please contact
Student Development Services for details
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Contacts
On-campus contacts
24-hour Campus SecurityMain CampusStudent Residence, Cornwall StreetJockey Club House, Academic Exchange Building
(852) 2788 8888(852) 3442 1111(852) 3442 4509
Young Chung Yee Health Centre (852) 3442 6066 (Medical) (852) 3442 6052 (Dental)
Mainland and External Affairs Office (International and Non-local Students)
(852) 3442 8089
Student Residence Office(852) 3442 7658(Help Desk)
Academic Regulations and Records Office (852) 3442 2300
Computing Services Centre(852) 3442 7658(Help Desk)
Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies
(852) 3442 5588(852) 3442 9076
College of Business (852) 3442 8525
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (852) 3442 7151
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College of Science and Engineering (852) 3442 7124
School of Creative Media (852) 3442 8049
School of Energy and Environment (852) 3442 2410
School of Law (852) 3442 8008
Off-campus contacts
Police, Fire, Ambulance 999
Hong Kong Baptist Hospital (Private hospital) (852) 2339 8888
Caritas Medical Centre (Public hospital) (852) 3408 5678
Hong Kong Immigration Department(For HK identity card application)
(852) 2829 3253
China Travel Services(For China visa application) (852) 2315 7171
Consulates General in Hong Kong(Protocol Division of HK) www.protocol.gov.hk
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Mainland and External Affairs Office
2/F, Block 2, To Yuen Building
City University of Hong Kong
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
Tel: (852) 3442 8089
Fax: (852) 3442 0223
Email: meaoins@cityu.edu.hk
CityU Arrival Guide 2012-13for International Students
June 2012
Mainland and External Affairs Office
City University of Hong Kong
We strive to provide the most updated information in this guidebook as far as possible at the time of
printing. However, the University cannot accept responsibility for any changes that may occur. For the latest
information, please visit our website at www.cityu.edu.hk/meao and the websites as provided in this Guide.