Accommodation, Food, Transportation, and Living Expenses
As one of the four Asian tigers, Hong Kong's economy is mainly based on services and trade, including tourism, transportation, finance, banking, professional and other fields, like a treasury, a treasure, naturally attracting many international students to study in Hong Kong, especially for mainland students, compared with high tuition fees, far away European and American countries, Hong Kong has always been regarded as a cost-effective choice, not only close to home, similar culture, short duration, importantly, tuition fees are relatively cheap, but the quality of teaching is high, and you can enjoy high-quality international education without going abroad.
In addition, after graduating from studying in Hong Kong, students can obviously have a job advantage when returning to the mainland, even if they stay in Hong Kong, they can enjoy high-paying and well-paid jobs, with many choices, opportunities and wide outlets, which is why Hong Kong has become an ideal destination for many students to study abroad. Find out the basic cost of studying in Hong Kong now!
Accommodation, rent
Not all Hong Kong universities provide accommodation for international students, and even if they do, there are limited places, so if you get the opportunity to live in the dormitory, don't miss it!
The dormitory fee is about 12,000 Hong Kong dollars (about 9,800 yuan) a year, generally divided into 2-person rooms and 3-person rooms, equipped with basic equipment such as tables, chairs, air conditioning, kitchen, etc., but students should also prepare some additional fees, after all, the dormitory will not provide pillows, quilts, bed linen, and other personal items.
Reminder: If the dormitory management station provides quilt rental service, the price is not cheap, and the daily fee is about 50 Hong Kong dollars (about 40 yuan per day), so it is recommended to bring your own quilt. Of course, students can buy their own, but prices in Hong Kong are higher and quilts are not low.
Tuition
Tuition fees vary depending on the university and program. Popular programs like business generally have higher tuition fees. Generally, tuition fees for programs in the arts and sciences range from HKD 80,000 (around CNY 100,000) to HKD 200,000 (around CNY 250,000).
For undergraduate programs, the total cost per year is approximately HKD 110,000 to HKD 160,000 (CNY 140,000 to CNY 190,000), depending on the specific program. For master's programs, the average tuition fees per year range from HKD 140,000 to HKD 180,000 (CNY 170,000 to CNY 220,000), with business-related programs usually requiring at least HKD 200,000 (CNY 250,000).
For the exact cost, please refer to the official websites of each university for detailed information.
School meals
Eating in a school cafeteria is cheaper than eating out, but the cost of food varies from school cafeteria to school, with an average of about HK$1,800 (about $1,500) per month.
HKD 60 x 30 days = HKD 1,800 per month
Each floor of the school dormitory is equipped with a kitchen, and it is recommended that students prepare three meals by themselves to save a lot; Students who rent a house are the same, they can buy vegetables and cook by themselves, which can also save some costs.
Book purchase fees
The cost of buying new books every year ranges from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the chosen major, it is recommended to buy second-hand books from senior sisters, which can save a lot of money.
Cost of living
Under normal expenses, students' monthly living expenses are about HK$2,200-4,000 (about HK$1,800-3,200), covering transportation, shopping, class reunions, domestic small tours, etc.
Students can enjoy a 50% discount on MTR rides with their Octopus, and it is recommended to take public transport when traveling in Hong Kong, and the transportation fee is less than a cup of designer coffee.
In terms of communication, the fixed telephone package is 128 yuan, and domestic long-distance calls are calculated separately.
While bearing tuition fees and various expenses, students can also reduce their financial burden by the following methods.
Scholarship
Although the number of entrance scholarships at the University of Hong Kong is small, you can still try to apply, and perhaps with the blessing of luck, you will be the one who "wins".
Generally, entrance scholarships are more difficult to apply for, but you can apply for department scholarships after one semester, which is much less difficult than applying for entrance scholarships.
If you have excellent results in the first-semester examination, you can apply for on-campus scholarships or college scholarships, and the specific amount of scholarships is subject to the official website of individual schools.
Part-time or part-time
Students can work part-time, work as a professor's research assistant during the summer, or work part-time at school or library after class to earn living expenses.
Mainland students have language advantages and can earn some living expenses by teaching Mandarin, with the market price generally being HK$100-120 (about 80-100 yuan) per hour.
It is difficult to generalize about the exact cost of studying in Hong Kong, which is closely related to the school, major, accommodation, eating habits, consumption level, etc. chosen by students, so the above cost statistics are only used as a reference.