Accommodation
Non-local Taught Postgraduate students have to arrange their own accommodation in Hong Kong.
The following link and links therein (login may be required) has some accommodation information for your reference. Please note that the information is for general information purposes only, may not be updated regularly, and not to be relied upon as the sole source of accommodation information.
For other details, please click here.
Please refer to the link: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/student-resources-and-support-section/residential-life/hall-admission for instructions, procedures, and updates on Admissions and Applications. If there are further enquiries, please email Student Halls of Residence at student.halls@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 3159 0000 for follow up action.
Please send your enquiry to Off-Campus Housing at och.info@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 3159 0000 for follow up action.
Issues related to academic registry
Please send your enquiry to Entry Visa Applications of Academic Registry at ar.entryvisa@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 2333 0600 for follow up action.
Please send your enquiry to Academic Registry at ar.reg@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 2333 0600 for follow up action.
Please send your enquiry to Academic Registry at ar.dept@polyu.edu.hk for their further reply. You may contact them at (852) 2333 0600 for follow up action.
Medical and insurance
Information of optional Group Medical and/or Public Liability Insurance Scheme(s) for non-local students in 2023/24 academic year (i.e. 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024) will be sent to PolyU non-local students by email in of the middle/end of August /early September 2023.
In fact, there are many similar insurance products available in the private market. You may check with local banks for the information.
For details of the insurance schemes, please click here.
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar will be updated by the Academic Registry from time to time when necessary.
Based on the Academic Calendar, below is the summary of the important dates for students' quick reference. Students should refer to the Academic Calendar issued by the Academic Registry for details.
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Semester one commences |
2 Sept 2024 |
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Add / Drop Period |
2 – 14 Sept 2024 |
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Teaching Ends |
30 Nov 2024 |
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Revision Days |
2 – 4 Dec 2024 |
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Examination Period |
5 – 20 Dec 2024 |
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Semester two commences |
13 Jan 2025 |
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Add / Drop Period |
13 – 25 Jan 2025 |
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Teaching Ends |
17 Apr 2025 |
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Revision Days |
22 – 24 Apr 2025 |
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Examination Period |
25 Apr – 13 May 2025 |
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Summer Term, 2024-25 commences |
26 May 2025 |
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Add / Drop Period |
26 – 31 May 2025 |
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Teaching Ends |
12 Jul 2025 |
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Examination Period |
14 – 19 Jul 2025 |
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Semester one commences |
1 Sept 2025 |
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Add / Drop Period |
1 – 13 Sept 2025 |
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Teaching Ends |
29 Nov 2025 |
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Revision Days |
1 – 3 Dec 2025 |
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Examination Period |
4 – 19 Dec 2025 |
Octopus Card
Octopus is a contactless payment tool which is easy to use and accepted all over Hong Kong. You can use it for public transport, shopping and more.
Eligible full-time day-course students studying in a recognised institution in Hong Kong can enjoy concessionary fares for most public transports.
For details, please click here.
Opening a bank account
For more information on opening a bank account, please click here.
