Accommodation Charges (for Continuing UGs)
The hall charges for the entire Residential Year 2020/21 for Local and non-local UG students are listed below for reference.
| Room Type | Available In | Charge (HK$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Students | Non-Local Students | ||
| Double Room | UG Halls I, II, III, IV, VI | 15,290 | 19,120 |
| UG Halls VII, VIII, IX | 18,970 | 23,720 | |
| Jockey Club Hall | 20,290 | 25,370 | |
| Triple Room | UG Halls II, III, IV, VI | 11,490 | 14,370 |
| Bunk Bed Room | UG Hall V | 12,730 | 15,920 |
| Single Room | UG Hall VII | 25,530 | 31,920 |
| UG Halls VIII, IX | 28,100 | 35,130 | |
Accommodation Charges (for New Local UGs)
The hall charges for the entire Residential Year 2020/21 for New Local UG students are listed below for reference.
| Room Type | Available In | Charge (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| Double Room | UG Halls I, II, III, IV, VI | 15,290 |
| UG Halls VII, VIII, IX | 18,970 | |
| Triple Room | UG Halls II, III, IV, VI | 11,490 |
| Bunk Bed Room | UG Hall V | 12,730 |
Accommodation Charges (for New Non-Local UGs)
The hall charges for the entire Residential Year 2020/21 for New Non-Local UG students are listed below for reference.
| Room Type | Available In | Charge (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| Double Room | UG Halls I, II, III, IV, VI | 19,901 |
| UG Halls VII, VIII, IX | 24,677 | |
| Triple Room | UG Halls II, III, IV, VI | 14,953 |
| Bunk Bed Room | UG Hall V | 16,569 |
Remarks:
1. Failure to settle the hall charges IN FULL by the payment due date will result in cancellation of hall offer without prior notification. Hall Charges paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. If there is any change in your registration status such as extension of length of study, exchange-out or leave of study, you will NOT be eligible for student housing. You are required to inform the Student Housing and Residential Life Office immediately and you do not need to pay the hall charges for the hall residence. In case it is confirmed that you are not eligible for student housing but are already a hall resident, you are still required to vacate from your hall residence by a specified time. Detailed information on the eligibility of student housing is available HERE.
3. If you decide not to stay in the hall in 2020/21, please email us immediately to confirm your hall withdrawal so that your bed space can be offered to other students.
Payment Schedule
Hall charges are collected in 2 installments (Fall Term and Spring Term). The amount will be posted to the Student Information System (SIS) and student can view their charge statement via myPortal at http://my.ust.hk.
Payment Method
1. Payment methods accepted by the University are available HERE.
2. After payment at bank or through internet, keep the payment record as proof in case verification is needed.
3. If you encounter any financial difficulties that you wish to defer the payment, you may apply to the Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (SFAO) for deferment of the payment of hall charges. Information is available HERE.
Accommodation Charges (PG)
The accommodation charges for the Residential Year 2019/20 for RPg students are listed below for reference. Accommodation charges for the Residential Year 2020/21 is expected to increase, and is currently under review and pending for approval from the University. As the Global Graduate Tower (GGT) commences in Fall 2020, its accommodation charges of single room, double room and room for married couple for the Residential Year 2020/21 is expected to make a reference to the corresponding hall charges for the University Apartments.
| Room Type | Available In | Charge (HK$) per month |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room in 4-person Apartment | University Apartments Towers A & B |
4,230 |
| Single Room in 5-person Apartment | 3,990 | |
| Double Room in 5-person Apartment | 2,590 | |
| Single Room in 5-person Mixed Gender Apartment | University Apartments Towers A & B |
3,990 |
| Room for Married Couple in 5-person Mixed Gender Apartment | 5,190 | |
| Single Room | SKCC Hall |
3,840 |
| Single Room | GGT |
4,230 |
|---|
| Double Room | GGT |
2,590 |
|---|
| Room for Married Couple | GGT |
5,190 |
|---|
Remark:
- Accommodation charges listed includes utility charges (excluding SKCC Hall which residents are required to pay for air-conditioning charges according to consumption); laundry charges are not included in the charges listed. Allocation of building / room type and room is subject to demand and supply.
- Accommodation charges must be paid in FULL and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payment Schedule
Accommodation charges are to be paid by monthly installments. Monthly charges are posted to SIS in the middle of each month, and are to be settled by end of each month.
Example - for accommodation charges for October 2020,
- Charge will be posted to SIS in mid-October 2020 (around 15 October 2020)
- Charge will be due on 30 October 2020
Payment Method
For postgraduate studentship (PGS) recipients
Residents concerned will receive system notification upon charge posting. If residents concerned has PGS, the accommodation charge will be settled by the PGS within few days after posting, and the PGS disbursed would be the remaining amount after deducting necessary fees.
Note: above arrangements only apply to accommodation-related charges; please consult relevant offices for more information on the payment, deferral and PGS deduction for tuition and other fees posted to SIS.
For non-PGS recipients
The accommodation charges are to be paid by monthly installments. Students may login to SIS via myPortal at http://my.ust.hk (under Student Centre) to view the charge statement and settle the charges by the payment due date upon receipt of the charge posting notification. Please also be advised to keep a copy of the payment record in case there are any problems with the payment. Details of the payment methods accepted by the University are available here. Failure to settle the accommodation charges before the deadline may result in cancellation of offer without prior notification.
Early Withdrawal
If you intend to check out earlier than the last day of your residential period stated previously, you are required to submit written notification to SHRLO at least ONE MONTH before your desired move out date.
- Residents have to pay half of the monthly hall fee if they check out at any time on or before 12 noon on the 16th of the month; otherwise,
- Residents shall pay a full month's hall fee if they check out at any time after 12 noon on the 16th of the month.