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Welcome to the City University of Hong Kong ....... 02 7. Life in Hong Kong .......................................................... 22
2. Facts about CityU .......................................................... 04 • Budget
3. Important dates ............................................................. 06 - Estimated cost of living
4. What to do after receiving an offer letter ............... 08 - Opening a bank account
• Student visa/entry permit - Payment methods
- Visa fee and postage - Scholarships
- If you are under 18 - Opportunities for employment
- Visa restrictions • Campus life
• Accommodation • Communication
- On-campus accommodation • Electricity
- Off-campus accommodation • Food
• Insurance • Health
• Pre-enrolment and course plan • Safety
5. Arriving at CityU ........................................................... 14 • Religion
• Getting to CityU • Transport
• Student Residence check-in • Weather
• Enrolment and student identity card 8. Appendices ..................................................................... 30
• Student orientation • Pre-departure checklists
• Course registration - What should I do after accepting an offer of admission?
• ‘Student-status’ Octopus card - What documents should I take with me to Hong Kong?
• Hong Kong Identity Card - What should I pack in my luggage?
6. Learning and teaching at CityU .................................. 18 • Useful contacts
• Discover&Innovate@CityU • Campus map
- Discovery-enriched Curriculum (DEC) • Mass Transit Railway (MTR) map
- Gateway Education (GE)
• Academic structure
• Academic support
- Academic advising
- English Language Centre
- Run Run Shaw Library
- Academic Regulations and Records Office

Contents
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T his guide is packed with

information that you
will need to know before
and after arriving in Hong
Kong. It is not all-inclusive,
but offers a useful tool to
help you adjust to living and
WELCOME
studying in a new country and
university environment. Please
use this guide, as well as the
TO THE CITY other sources of information
available on CityU’s website,
UNIVERSITY OF as you embark upon your
educational journey with us!

HONG KONG
(CITYU)

Contact details for the Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO)
Address: Mainland and External Affairs Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3442 8089 Fax: (852) 3442 0223
Email: meaoins@cityu.edu.hk Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/meao
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FACTS ABOUT
CITYU

Year of establishment
No. of students
No. of full-time academic staff
Colleges and Schools
World ranking
05
1984
19,883
787
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
QS World University Rankings:
• 95th in the world
• 12th in Asia
• 9th among the world’s top universities founded in the last 50 years
*As at January 2013.
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IMPORTANT
DATES
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Semester A Semester B
Semester start date 2 Sept 2013 13 Jan 2014
Course-registration deadline 9 Sept 2013 20 Jan 2014
Enrolment deadline 14 Sept 2013 25 Jan 2014
Student Residence check-in deadline 14 Sept 2013 25 Jan 2014
Due date for tuition fees and other payments Oct 2013 Jan 2014
Semester end date 30 Nov 2013 26 Apr 2014
Examination period 9 – 21 Dec 2013 5 – 19 May 2014
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Student visa/entry permit Original documents required

• Hong Kong Immigration Department form ID995A,
If you do not have the right of abode or the right to w i t h a l l re l ev a n t p a r t s
land in Hong Kong, you must completed and signed

WHAT TO
obtain a student visa (or • A d e c l a r a t i o n b y y o u r
entry permit for mainland financial sponsor, if you

DO AFTER
Chinese students) from the are financially sponsored by
H o n g Ko n g I m m i g r a t i o n another person

RECEIVING AN
Department before you can • A R e q u e s t f o r V i s a
formally register as a student Sponsorship and Student’s

OFFER LETTER
at CityU. Agreement form
Templates and forms can
CityU will assist students with be downloaded from the
their visa applications. Send MEAO website at
the documents below to the www.cityu.edu.hk/meao.
Mainland and External Affairs
Office (MEAO) by post if you Photocopies only
need CityU to sponsor your • Yo u r t r av e l d o c u m e n t
student visa. Make sure you apply early, as processing or identity card (pages containing your personal
your documents may take six weeks or longer. particulars)
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• Your letter of admission issued by CityU (keep the

original letter with you, as you may be asked to
produce it for inspection upon entry to Hong Kong)
• CityU’s acknowledgement of your 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 another party,
provide the sponsor’s proof of deposit, income
statements, tax receipts, etc. (do not send original
documents, as once submitted, documents will not be
returned)
• If you are a resident of mainland 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 Taiwan Household
Registration Certificate ( 戶 籍 謄 本 ) and National
Identification Card
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Visa fee and postage Visa restrictions

A non-refundable and non-transferable payment of
HK$450 will be charged to cover student-visa/entry-
permit application and courier fees. Enclose a bank draft
payable to ‘City University of Hong Kong’ with your
visa application, or fill out the payment section of the
Request for Visa Sponsorship and Student’s Agreement
form to authorise payment by credit card.
If you are a permanent resident of mainland China, you
will need to apply for an Exit-entry Permit for Travelling
to and from Hong Kong and Macao ( 往來港澳通行證 )
and an exit endorsement ( 赴港簽注 ) from the Public
Security Bureau after receiving your Hong Kong entry
permit.
While studying in Hong Kong with a student visa, you
must:
• attend the educational institution and undertake the
programme or course of study named in the letter of
admission issued to you by the University
• not take up any employment, whether paid or unpaid,
or establish or join any business, unless you have
special permission to do so from the Hong Kong
Immigration Department.

If you are under 18

• A letter of consent completed and signed by your
parent is required. The template for this letter is also
available for download from the MEAO website.
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Accommodation
On-campus accommodation
Application for Student Residence: method and deadlines
Application deadlines How to apply
Exchange students (undergraduate level) Apply online
Deadlines: 15 May 2013 (Semester A) www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/exchange_
30 Oct 2013 (Semester B) visiting/exchange/apply/
Exchange students (postgraduate level)
Deadlines: 15 May 2013 (Semester A)
30 Oct 2013 (Semester B)
International students (freshmen) Application form can be obtained
Deadline: 31 May 2013 from www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/htm/e_
download.htm
Students from mainland China (freshmen)
Deadline: 29 July 2013

Off-campus accommodation
The rental costs for off-campus accommodation range
from HK$8,000 to HK$15,000 per month, depending on
the size, location and type of accommodation.

For more information about finding off-campus

accommodation, please visit the Student Residence
Office (SRO) website at www.cityu.edu.hk/sro.

Insurance
It is mandatory for non-local students to have suitable
and adequate insurance for the entire period of their
study at CityU. Before coming to CityU, you should
purchase an insurance policy whose coverage includes,
but is not limited to, travel, personal accidents, medical
expenses (accident and non-accident), hospitalisation
and emergency evacuation/repatriation. Note that
specialised healthcare is costly in Hong Kong, so you are
strongly advised to secure health insurance that covers
the entire period of your study here.
• If you do not have your own insurance, or wish
to obtain additional coverage, you may enrol in
the Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits
Insurance Plan for Non-local Students contracted
by CityU. However, please be aware that the Plan
provides only basic, minimal coverage and does not
include medical and health insurance. Students who
have specific concerns or would like better protection
should take out individual insurance policies to meet
their particular needs.
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• It is in your best interests to secure suitable and
adequate insurance coverage before coming to CityU.
Failure to do so may put your wellbeing 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.
Pre-enrolment and course plan
Pre-enrolment is an online process that you are required
to complete before formal enrolment. A notification will
be sent to you in July with details of the pre-enrolment
process (for exchange students, these details will be sent
to you with your student visa).
Once you have completed the pre-enrolment process, an
electronic ID (EID) and an email account will be assigned
to you. You will then be able to access the University’s
Administrative Information Management System (AIMS).
On the AIMS platform, you can obtain more information
about your course plan and finalise your plan by adding/
dropping courses online.
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Getting to CityU www.mtr.com.hk to check the route and fare.

• By taxi – it will cost about HK$220 to get to CityU
From Hong Kong International Airport or the Student Residence. An extra fee will be charged
• By bus – take bus route for each piece of luggage,

ARRIVING AT
E22 (do not take A22, E22A as well as toll charges for
or E22P) from the airport crossing bridges or driving

CITYU
bus terminal, and get off at through tunnels.
Shek Kip Mei Park Station
at Cornwall Street in From Hung Hom Railway
Kowloon Tong. Station
• By Mass Transit Railway • By MTR – take the East
(MTR) – take the MTR from Rail Line and get off at
Airport Station to Tsing Kowloon Tong Station
Yi Station, change to the • By taxi – it will cost about
Tsuen Wan Line to Lai King HK$50 to get to CityU
Station, and then take the or the Student Residence.
Kwun Tong Line from Prince An additional fee will be
Edward Station to Kowloon charged for each piece
Tong Station, the nearest station to CityU. Please visit of luggage.
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Student Residence check-in

If you have secured a place at the Student Residence or
Jockey Club House in the Academic Exchange Building,
you may check in from the beginning of the relevant complete the necessary procedures before the last
residential period. enrolment date. You will receive your student identity
card once the enrolment process is complete.
Residential period
Semester A 26 Aug 2013 – 28 Dec 2013 Student orientation
Semester B 6 Jan 2014 – 26 May 2014
Full year 26 Aug 2013 – 26 May 2014 • The University’s Orientation Programme normally

Please check www.cityu.edu.hk/sro for the latest information.

Enrolment and
student identity card
• New students are required to complete the
enrolment process. Please follow the instructions for
enrolment provided in your enrolment letter, and
takes place one week before teaching begins. Join the
programme to learn more about CityU, familiarise
yourself with the campus and make new friends.
• Visit MEAO to get your orientation pack, which
contains useful information to help you adjust during
your first weeks and months in Hong Kong.
• The schedule for the Orientation Programme will
be posted on the MEAO website one month before
the semester begins. More information is provided at
www.cityu.edu.hk/meao.
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Course registration the beginning of the semester, or from any one of the
MTR stations.
• You can register for most courses online, via AIMS. 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 the relevant Add/Drop
Form and then submit the completed form to the
appropriate teaching department for approval.
• As a non-local student, your student visa requires you
to register for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of
18 credits in each semester (with the exception of
the summer term, in which six or seven credits are
required) to maintain full-time student status.

Hong Kong Identity Card

‘Student-status’ Octopus card
• Full-time students aged 25 or below are eligible to
apply for a personalised Octopus card with ‘student
status’, offering discounts of up to 50% on the MTR.
• An application form for the Octopus card can be
obtained from the Student Development Services at
• If you plan to stay in Hong Kong for more than 180
days, you are required by law to apply for a Hong
Kong Identity Card within 30 days of entering Hong
Kong.
• Appointments to apply for a Hong Kong Identity Card
can be made at www.gov.hk/icbooking.
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Discover&Innovate@CityU Gateway Education (GE)

The Gateway Education strategy is central to the
Discovery-enriched Curriculum (DEC) undergraduate education offered by CityU. Its goal is
T h e D i s c o ve r y - e n r i c h e d to give students a broad

LEARNING
Curriculum, with its emphasis sampling of academic areas.
on discovery and innovation, Students are given the

AND TEACHING
lies at the heart of our opportunity to expose
academic strategy and four- themselves to a variety of

AT CITYU
year curriculum for teaching disciplines, increasing the
and learning. The aim of the value and scope of the overall
DEC is to provide all students undergraduate experience. GE
with the opportunity to make allows students to discover
original discoveries during new interests that may open
their time at CityU, enabling up a whole new range of
them to learn what it means oppor tunities for further
t o c re a t e , c o m mu n i c a t e , study or career development.
curate and cultivate new
knowledge for the benefit of
society.
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Academic structure
The structure of the undergraduate curriculum is outlined in the table below.

Component First-Year Advanced Advanced

Entrants Standing I Standing II
Entrants Entrants
Gateway English 6 credits 6 credits 3 credits
Education Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy 3 credits 3 credits Not compulsory
(GE)
Arts and Humanities; Study of Societies, Social 21 credits 12 credits 9 credits
and Business Organisations; Science and
Technology
Major + College Requirements (see notes) ≤72 credits
Minor (optional) 15-18 credits
Free Electives Remainder to fulfil the credit requirement for
graduation, if necessary
Minimum credit units for graduation 120 credits, 90 credits, 60 credits,
depending depending depending on
on major on major major
Maximum credit units for graduation 144 credits 114 credits 84 credits

Notes:
1. Students may be required to take additional language courses
depending on the entry qualification in English/Chinese. For
details of the English Placement Test and exemption arrangements,
please visit the English Language Centre website.
2. Major and college requirements should not exceed 72 credits.
However, with the Senate’s approval, the college and school may
set a higher limit to meet professional accreditation requirements.
3. Students admitted with Advanced Standing I or II will not be
entitled to additional credit transfer on the basis of their entry
qualifications. Instead, students may apply for course exemption
based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for exempted
courses.

Academic support
Academic advising
To help students make informed academic choices and
plan their own routes through the four-year curriculum,
an academic advisor is assigned to each new student.
English Language Centre
The English Language Centre (ELC) provides activities and
resources for all CityU students who wish to improve
their English. The ELC has a Language Lounge where only
English is used, and a Self-Access Centre with language-
learning advisors and student helpers on hand, along with a
wide variety of language-learning materials and equipment.
The ELC also offers:
• Practical language activities
• Workshops and lessons on demand
• An English Language Mentoring Scheme
• IELTS preparation courses
• Online resources for self-study
Run Run Shaw Library
The Run Run Shaw Library is centrally located on
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campus, and easily accessible to users. The Library’s
collection includes more than 984,000 print books
and over 2 million electronic publications, as well as
approximately 206,700 bound periodicals and 2,530
print serial titles. The Library is also in the process
of expanding its collection of electronic databases,
e-journals and media resources.
Academic Regulations and Records Office
The Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO)
is one of CityU’s key administrative offices, supporting
undergraduate students and staff in matters associated
with the University’s core activities of teaching and
learning. The services it provides for undergraduate
students include:
• Student identity card application
• Issues relating to course registration
• Application for certificate of study/graduation
• Transcript application
Postgraduate students should contact the Chow Yei
Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS) for the above
services.
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LIFE IN
HONG KONG
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Budget Costs of meals at on-campus catering outlets

Item Price (HK$)
Estimated cost of living Set breakfast 11 – 28
Expenditure Monthly cost (HK$) Set lunch 13 – 30
Food 3,000 Set dinner 13 – 40
Local transport 300 Afternoon tea 11 – 18
Personal expenditure 900 Bakery 3 – 25
(e.g. medical expenses,
telephone bills and laundry) Salads 9 – 30

Academic expenses (e.g. 300 Drinks 5 – 20

books and supplies)
Total* (excluding rent)
* Note: The estimated cost of living is for reference only. The actual
cost may vary among individuals.
Note: For reference only.
4,500
Opening a bank account
• Most of the banks in Hong Kong are open from 09:00
to 16:30, Monday to Friday, and from 09:00 to 12:30
on Saturdays.
• Hang Seng Bank is located on campus, and other
major banks, such as Citibank, HSBC, DBS and the
Bank of China, can be found in Festival Walk, a mall
near the campus.
• To open a bank account, you will need to provide
your CityU student identity card, travel documents,
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student visa (or entry permit) and proof of residence.
(For new students living in University accommodation,
proof of residence can be obtained from the Student
Residence Office.)
• Some banks may ask you to provide proof of
residence in your home country. You should bring
some photocopies of the relevant document with you,
just in case.
Payment methods
• New students will receive a payment notice in the
first month after enrolment. This may specify tuition
fees, Student Residence charges, insurance premiums,
etc.
• Payments can be made at the Hang Seng Bank by
cash, by a personal cheque in Hong Kong dollars, or
by money transfer from other local bank accounts.
Payments can also be made through automatic teller
machines (ATMs) and bill payment by credit card using
Internet banking.
• Information about students’ accounts and payment
due dates, along with more detailed information about
payment methods, can be found on the AIMS website.
Scholarships
If you are awarded a scholarship, the funding will be
allocated in two instalments every academic year
to offset fees in your student account. Recipients of
scholarships normally receive their funding before the
due dates for fee payments.
Opportunities for employment
Non-local students (excluding not-for-degree exchange
students and visiting students) enrolled in full-time,
locally accredited programmes at degree level or above,
with a study period not less than one academic year, may
take up the following forms of employment:
• Part-time on-campus employment
• Employment during the summer months from 1 June
to 31 August (both dates inclusive), with unrestricted
working hours and location.
Students eligible for employment will each receive a
customised ‘No Objection Letter’ (NOL) from the Hong
Kong Immigration Department upon approval of their
entry and extension-of-stay applications. The NOL will
provide information on employment and/or internship
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arrangements, specifying the types and conditions of

employment that the student is permitted to take up.

Campus life
CityU is an ideal environment for those who wish to
study hard and play hard. With more than 70 student
organisations on campus, ranging from community-
service and professional bodies to sports and social
organisations, you are sure to find at least one of
interest.
P ro g r a m m e s a n d eve n t s a r r a n g e d b y v a r i o u s
organisations to showcase a wide range of cultures and
customs are held every year, and the University’s on-
campus recreation and sports facilities are top-notch.
You should aim to involve yourself in campus life to get
the most from your time at CityU.

Communication
Local calls are free from private landlines, and cost
only HK$1 per five minutes from public telephones. If
you are living in the Student Residence, you can make
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local calls for free using the telephone provided in are widely available and can be purchased in most
your room. Alternatively, you can use your own mobile convenience stores, supermarkets and even the canteen
phone in Hong Kong if it supports the GSM 900/1800, at the Student Residence.
CDMA2000 and WCDMA frequency bands (note that
the GSM 1900 band, which is commonly used in the Food
US, does not work in Hong Kong). Of course, you can
always purchase a mobile phone here in Hong Kong for A number of catering outlets at CityU offer multicultural
a reasonable price. cuisine through a pay-per-meal system.
Catering outlet Location
Postage is inexpensive and reliable. Ordinary letters and City Express 5/F, Amenities Building
postcards normally take about a week to reach the US
AC2 Canteen 3/F, Academic 2
and most European countries, and cost approximately (Halal food packs available)
HK$3 to send. The nearest post office to CityU is Garden Café G/F, Academic
located at 11A, Fa Po Street, which is approximately Exchange Building
15 minutes’ walk from the campus. Detailed postage City Chinese Restaurant 8/F, Amenities Building
information can be found on the Hongkong Post website City Top 9/F, Amenities Building
at www.hongkongpost.hk.
Deli France 3/F, Academic 3
Homey Kitchen Student Residence
Electricity CM Café 3/F, Run Run Shaw
Creative Media Centre
The standard electrical supply in Hong Kong is 220 volts
The Sandwich Club Coffee 4/F, Academic 1
AC, 50 Hz. Most electrical sockets allow the use of Stand
three-pronged plugs. Voltage transformers and adaptors

Apart from the above outlets on campus, the food court
and restaurants in the adjacent mall, Festival Walk, are
particular favourites among CityU students.
Health
• Hong Kong is a clean city, and most of its citizens are
vigilant in maintaining good public hygiene.
• The tap water in Hong Kong conforms to the World
Health Organisation’s recommended guidelines for
drinking-water quality. Nevertheless, most residents
boil water before drinking it, or purchase bottled
water from supermarkets and convenience stores.
• Hong Kong has world-class hospitals providing
outstanding medical care. English is widely used in the
public and private medical sectors. Further details on
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Hong Kong’s public and private hospitals are available
on the Hospital Authority website at www.ha.org.hk/
visitor/ha_index.asp.
• For general medical queries, visit the Young Chung-Yee
Health Centre on campus. Full-time degree students
will be charged only HK$13 per visit for a medical
consultation and prescription.
Safety
• Hong Kong is a safe city. However, it is still in your
best interests to remain vigilant and safeguard your
personal wellbeing at all times.
• Petty crimes are common in tourist areas like Lan
Kwai Fong, Wanchai, Causeway Bay and Mongkok.
Beware of pickpockets on public transport, especially
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the MTR. Coffee shops, student canteens and
libraries are also black spots for theft. Do not leave
your personal computer, smartphone or other IT
equipment unattended.
• Always socialise with friends you know and trust. Do
not visit unfamiliar places alone: always travel in groups.
• Hong Kong has left-hand traffic. Before crossing a
road, you should always check for vehicles approaching
on your right-hand side.
• In case of emergency, call one of the following 24-
hour hotlines for help:
- Police/Fire/Ambulance: 999
- CityU Campus Security: (+852) 3442 8888
- Student Residence Security: (+852) 3442 1111
Religion
• Hong Kong is a multicultural city, in which people are
free to follow their own faiths.
• Most religions are represented in Hong Kong,
including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity,
Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Jainism. It is
easy to access temples, monasteries, churches and
mosques.
• A room is available on campus (Room G203, G/F,
Academic 2) for quiet reflection, meditation and
prayer.
Transport
Public transport system
• The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is one of the most
convenient means of public transport in Hong Kong. It
can take you almost anywhere you want to go. CityU
is approximately ten minutes’ walk from Kowloon
Tong MTR Station. Trains usually arrive at two-minute
intervals. Be aware that the MTR is often extremely
crowded during rush hours.
• Buses, minibuses, ferries and taxis are also widely
used in Hong Kong. A bus terminal is located next to
Festival Walk, which is about 10 minutes on foot from
campus.
• A free shuttle-bus service is provided on weekdays
between the main campus and the Run Run Shaw
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Creative Media Centre, which is located next to the Weather

Student Residence.
Hong Kong has a subtropical climate. Its summers
Octopus card are hot and humid, with occasional showers and
• The Octopus card, an electronic stored-value card, is thunderstorms. Typhoons are most likely to occur during
a must-have for everybody living and working in Hong the summer months. When the No. 8 typhoon signal is
Kong. Those with an Octopus card do not need to use issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, the University is
cash in daily life. closed and classes are suspended. Winters in Hong Kong
• It is sold in every MTR station in Hong Kong. are mild and usually sunny; the occasional cold front
• It is accepted by most public-transport systems, brings strong, cool winds from the north.
convenience stores, supermarkets and self-service
catering outlets, including the canteens at CityU. Season Month Temperature Humidity
Spring March to May 17°C to About
26°C 80%
Summer June to August 26°C to About
31°C 90%
Autumn September to 19°C to About
November 28°C 70%
Winter December to 12°C to About
February 20°C 70%
Source: www.discoverhongkong.com.
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APPENDICES
Pre-departure checklists
What should I do after receiving an offer of
admission?
3
　 Apply for a student visa/entry permit
3
　 Prepare your travel documents and ensure that they
have at least six months’ validity
3
　 Apply for a room in the Student Residence or find
off-campus accommodation
3
　 Attach your student visa/entry permit to your
passport or Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and
from Hong Kong and Macao ( 往 來 港 澳 通 行 證 )
before travelling to Hong Kong
3
　 Make your travel arrangements (book your air
passage or train ticket to Hong Kong)
3
　 Arrange an insurance policy inclusive of travel and
health insurance that will cover the entire period of
your study in Hong Kong
3
　 Complete the online pre-enrolment process to
activate your electronic ID (EID) and finalise your
course plan
What documents should I take with me to
Hong Kong?
Pack the following documents in your hand luggage.
Do not pack them in your cargo luggage. As a safety
precaution, you should always make copies of your
documents.
3
　 Valid passport or Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to
and from Hong Kong and Macao ( 往 來 港 澳 通 行
證 ), to which your student visa/entry permit must be
properly affixed
3
　 Your letter of admission issued by CityU (you may be
asked to present this letter for inspection upon entry
to Hong Kong)
3
　 Your academic transcript and award certificates
3
　 Your insurance-policy documents
3
　 Several passport-sized photos
3
　 Proof of residence in your home country (which is
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required to open an account with some banks in heating systems, you may feel quite cold during the
Hong Kong). The proof may take the form of a bank winter, even indoors.
statement or utilities bill issued to you within the past 3
　 Medication prescribed by your physician for personal
three months that shows your home address in English. use
3
　 Useful telephone numbers in case you need to seek 3
　 Computer and other electrical appliances with
help suitable transformers/adaptors
3
　 Small souvenirs from your home country for your
What should I pack in my luggage? new friends
3
　 Clothing suitable for the weather in Hong Kong. Note
that as few buildings in Hong Kong have central-
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Useful contacts College of Business (852) 3442 8525

College of Liberal Arts and Social (852) 3442 7151
Sciences
On-campus contacts
College of Science and Engineering (852) 3442 7124
24-hour Campus Security
School of Creative Media (852) 2788 8049
Main Campus (852) 3442 8888
School of Energy and Environment (852) 3442 2410
Student Residence, Cornwall (852) 3442 1111
Street School of Law (852) 3442 8008
Jockey Club House, Academic (852) 3442 4509 Off-campus contacts
Exchange Building
Police, Fire, Ambulance 999
Academic Regulations and Records (852) 3442 2300
Hong Kong Baptist Hospital (852) 2339 8888
Office
(Private hospital)
Computing Services Centre (852) 3442 7658
Caritas Medical Centre (852) 3408 5678
(Help Desk)
(Public hospital)
Mainland and External Affairs (852) 3442 8089
Hong Kong Immigration (852) 2829 3253
Office (International and Non-
Department
local Students)
(For Hong Kong Identity Card
Student Residence Office (852) 3442 1200 application)
Young Chung-Yee Health Centre (852) 3442 6066 China Travel Services (852) 2315 7171
(Medical) (For China visa application)
(852) 3442 6052
Consulates General in Hong Kong www.protocol.
(Dental)
(Protocol Division of Hong Kong) gov.hk/eng/
Chow Yei Ching School of (852) 3442 5588 consular/index.
Graduate Studies (852) 3442 9076 html