Student Residence

325

Ma On Shan, New Territories

https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/AboutUs/MOS/overview.htm

I 100% recommend ! Firstly because of the cheap price (Hong Kong is very expensive for renting appartments), secondly because of the easy way to find it (just applying on the university website during appications), thirdly because it was good (except for the common bathrooms and kitchen)

I really liked the iron fairies (it's a bar in Central)

I recommend you try and take your classes on 3 days of the week, so you can have free time and travel

The campus was huge, it was cool, with a lot of different kitchens to eat during lunch. To register, it was online applications with kind of "drops" for chosing your courses (we had a timetable and it was first come first served).

Hong Kong was central Asia and connected by a 3h flight to any place you want in SE Asia... I loved Japan and Vietnam

Safety is a sure key point of Hong Kong : being a young woman I never experienced insecurity or I was never scared even going back home by night ! Transport is very easy, you must take an Octopus Card (you can pay MTR, buses, restaurants, some shops with it it very convenient) and with google map, city mapper, or plan app on Apple devices it is very easy to know your way

Student Residence

800

Hkbu

through the school

no

the Iron fairies, maggie choo

none

i wouldn’t choose it

japan, philippines, china, Zhanjiajie, vietnam, cambodia

octopus card

Student Residence

180€/months

Inside the university

Mandatory to stay in the campus

Very Nice for the price, couldnt ask for more, but nevertheless its was quite small

Best party are in LKF but they are so many things organised in the city. Happy valley, deep water bay, MR Wong ….

History class was really interresing, otherwise the finance course are Nice. Really like the séminar in geopolitics

Everything was cool and registration was mainly done by my home univ.

Just insane, Hong Kong is itself a banger to vistit, but then you have accès to china which is the greater expérience i had in term of tourisme. Shenzhen, guangzhou and Macao are incroyable. Otherwise you have cheap plane to go everywhere you wish in Asia. Little tips, compare the plane Price with the Shenzhen airport could be Even cheaper sometimes

Best transport in the world, super safe, the food is not the best i had but still is Alright and you get many convinient store to make your food. But be careful because Hong Kong is also a very rich place so you can struggle. The tips here is to forgot the european live style and eat like a local, you will save some money this way

All the exchange i ve met love their Hong Kong expérience, i never seen someone disliked it. If you have the opportunity you should go for it ! A lot of freedom compare to other modern Asia country like japan or Corea, international community, beautiful and unique city, mix of urbanisme and nature, hub for Asia…

Coliving / Shared House

900€/ mois

Kennedy town, Hong Kong island

+852 5345 2907

La fille au près du quelle on loue est très sympathique et a beaucoup de choix même si tout ce passe moins d’un mois avant l’arrivée ce qui peut être stressant

LKF la rue des soirée et des bars

en ingénieur les cours à hku ne sont pas forcément obligatoire pour la présence c’est bon à savoir

le campus est immense mais on si fait vite

tu peux voyager de partout et pour pas très chère si tu t’y prend en avance la compagnie hong kong express est vraiment pas chère et très bien

Hong kong est une ville génial avec beaucoup de chose à faire on s’y ennuie jamais et on ne veut plus en partir

Student Residence

250€

On campus

School website

Village Care is absolutly amazing. All the exchange students are there. It is very easy to meet new people and very convenient to move from the school to other places in the city. Facilities are all new.

Dinner and pre drink at Mr Wong. Then Minibus to LKF, 7/11 to get drunk for cheap, plainty of bars and clubs to continue the party. On Wednesdays it's Race day, then everyone is partying in Wan Chai.

Don't take "difficult" classes (like finance stuff). Try to put every classes on 2-3 days like Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday. Bullshit classes are the best since the teacher don't care about attendance if you do the homeworks on time.

I would totally choose the same uni if I had the opportunity to do it again. BU is close to 2 MTR and Buses stations that can take you everywhere in less than 50minutes (more if you want to visit New territories). They help you in every steps of the registation and answer to any questions really fast. They encourage exchange students in travelling, partiyng and having fun during their stay. They also make sure that every students are feeling well and pass all their exams.

HK Express is the cheapest airline company that can take you to almost every places in Asia. From Thailand to Indonesia, Japan to Malaysia, you can visit a country a week if you're feeling it (and the budget follows). In most of the asian countries, life is pretty cheap, eg: you can spend less than 200€ for a whole trip of 4days in Hanoi (accomodation, food, activities, transportation, SIM card). Travelling with friends is great but it's very complicated to manage a whole group so I would suggest to stick with a small and close group that shares the same vision of "travelling" as you. Solo trips are also an experience I thought I wouldn't do that early in my life but is was absolutly amazing. i recommend 100%.

HK is extremely safe, the only bad experience i had as a lonely girl at night came from a group of expats. Transports are clean and convenient (download the local apps for the schedules). the weather is very wet in Summer (until October), typhon season can be scary but is actually cool (you can skip class). The cost of life is much more less than Europe but a bit more expensive than other Asian cities. Food is repetitive : rice, noodles, dumplings. Weastern food is expensive.

Studcasa's whatsapp group can be scary because nobody talks at the beginning but you just need to do the first step. That's how I met my "exchange bestie". Without her first message on the group, i would totally be lost and jet lagged for my first few days in HK. Even if we were not in the same uni neither had the same major, she became my closest friend and we spent the whole semester together. Be open to every opportunities. Say yes to everything on the first week (parties, activities, trips) then you can find a group of people that share your vision of the perfect semester (more trips, more hikes, more shopping, more work, more parties...) whatever you want, you will find your taste.

Student Residence

1500

Multiple locations

Weave studios website

Yes, great for socializing and making friends quickly, super well located, many events, only cons is much more expensive than accommodations provided by Universities, but regular price when compared to apartments etc

Mr Wong, iron faires, fay, trilogy

Interactive skills for business, business and Hong Kong society very easy

Very well located, good campus, join the trips offered at the beginning of the semester because they are very cool and you meet a lot of people

Taiwan, Corea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Macao, China

Download octopus for transports, you can eat cheap at many local and Chinese restaurants for 5-7 euros per meal, HK is very safe so you can easily walk at night

Student Residence

Around 200€

Inside the university

You don't have choice to live in the students housing so the university will do everything for you

It was pretty cool, the class are very easy because you just need 40% for passing, there is a lot of sports facilities in the campus the only bad point it's that the university is 40min away from central in commun transports

Nightclubs : Cassio (expensive), FAYY (best rooftop for partying), Boomerang (most famous with most of the international) Bar : Mr Wong (best place to be on Thursday night everyone go here, it's very cheap and you can have unlimited beer) Streets : Lan Kwai Fong (everything is in this neighbour for the nightlife)

Every class all of them are so easy

The campus cool but far away from central

Vietnam, Singapour, Japan, Bali, Séoul, Thailand, China, Macau, and most of the island near Hong-Kong

Transports cost a lot (around 100€/month), if you want to eat other things than asian food it's really expensive (40€ approximately for the most cheapest European restaurant)

Student Residence

250

On campus

CUHK website

I was in a room with two other girls who ended up being my best friends here. It depends with who you are paired. But I would recommend to take the student residences on campus because it is so much cheeper than living in Hong Kong and you will be living with your friends.

Mr wong, Cul de sac, iron ferries, Fay,

Depends on your studies but the exam period is between the 5th of December and the 19th (this year anyways) But some classes have their finals in class or assignment to send so if you do it well you can finish super early and have a trip.

Registration was a bit long but the student advisors respond very quickly if you have any questions. You move around campus by bus so it can be a bit overwhelming at first but you get the hang of it easily. Lots of canteen to try some very good and some awful.

Personally I went to Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand. The Ha giant loop was incredible.

The transport from the university is 30-40 once you are at the uni metro station. The cost of ticket is 1$ more or less, you pay by the amount of station you take. There is an "octopus card" which you need to buy anything on campus and it works for transports metro and bus, food… there are so many cheep Michelin restaurants that you must try

Student Residence

350€

In the School, 30min from the center

Résidence website

It was really good, i met many exchange students !

Top Town, trilogy, Francks, dragon I, mission, Ambar

Ecrm, Ai for business, financial lectures is a heavy one, it’s difficult.

Yes

Seoul, Tokyo, Vietnam !!, china, Thaïlande, and many more

Night life is not that good and expensive, it’s better in Tokyo and Seoul ! food is really good in Hk, cheaper than Paris

Enjoy

Coliving / Shared House

500 EUR

Tsueng Kwan O

University Link

Yes, shuttle bus is very convenient to go directly to uni, and have closer access to malls and overall city center.

Never went out clubbing, but LKF is the area most people went that I know

MARK3620 is very interesting with a great professor, MARK3220 has the potential to be easy if you get a good group. MGMT3120 was good but the exams are tough time wise.

Campus was very cool, I would pick the same uni if i was pass/fail.

Macau, Mainland China (Shenzen, guangzhou), Okinawa, lowkey most places in Eastern Asia, Hong Kong is very well connected

Lost of good food and public transport is very convenient

Student Residence

240 euros per month

Within the University campus, near the metro and sports center and most classes

The University directly sends you to a dorm

very hard to compete with such a price and it's the best place on campus as you're a few minutes away from most essentials

LKF is for night clubs, bars, and no real need to go to specific events, just go to any beach you like, organise hikes with your friends, and travel around.

Get classes without finals in order to have loads of free time at the end of the semester to travel around and have the most fun possible.

Campus is huge, learn the bus routes quick. The registration is relatively easy but you need to be the one seeking info, so don't hesitate to ask questions ! I would pick the same uni, you're not too far from the center of HK, you can have everything on campus and the courses are well taught.

I booked a next day trip to Tokyo during one of my classes, for relatively cheap. Philippines aren't far, Vietnam is a must do and most of Asia is really accessible with cheap flights !

Get an octopus card, keep some cash for taxis etc, and eat as much as you can, you'll be getting your steps in either way.

It's an exchange semester, have fun, save up money first, find people you're comfortable with and try to see as much as you can.

Student Residence

300€

In the university of HKBU in Kowloon Tong

University send a mail

Yes 100%, best way to meet people and to keep money ! For a room in HK it's around 1K€ per month. Campus are huge, there are everything you want on it.

Le cul de sac, Happy Valley Horse Race, Diskong, Dragon High, Feys,

AVOID COURSES TO HARD, In hk the level is not the same than in Europe. People work 2,3x more. So take easy course if you want to discover the city and the country around.

Campus hyper cool, registration smooth, Maybe too long from MTR (15min walk aha)

Vietnam, Thailand, filipina, Taiwan, South Korea, Japon, Indonesia. Around 100€ plane tickets for round trip

Hk is expensive if you want to keep european lifestyle (consume european food) else you can eat for cheap (restaurant...) Lots of things to do => You can at the beginning of the day hiking a mountain, during the afternoon going to the beach and at the night partying on a rooftop of the city. It's like New York but asian version and more close to the nature. Explore island around HK and plan some trips every 2/3 weeks !

Student Residence

550

On campus

the university

good and modern but no equipment when we arrived so we had to buy everything

party street at LKF

classes are pretty easy expect Business ethics, CSR and Impact investing

campus is big and cool, but a little bit far from hk island

vietnam, thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, china, Japan

cost of living is more expensive than in china

Student Residence

500

15 min by bus from the university

the university web site

First I took a private apartment thanks to Airbnb, I was alone and in Wan Chai (one of the best neighborhood for partying) so I could do everything by foot so the localisation was perfect. But the apartment was really small. Then I was offered a place at Lee Hysan hall. The room is way bigger and I have a gym but the shared kitchen is always dirty and the localisation is horrible: there is almost no restaurant nearby (only a 711) and to go out you always have to take an uber. So the hall is great if you like to stay home and aren't willing to cook (the canteen is rather good).

The best place you can go is Lan Kwai Fong, the best night I spent was during halloween, everyone was wearing a nice costume. And there are exchange students everywhere so it's easy to meet new people from anywhere.

I took Gen AI application, Strategic management, Macro, Man accounting and Buddhism impact on Buddhism. the most interesting was Man accounting but was also the hardest. Macro was really basic and I had almost seen everything in high school. The other ones were empty, especially Buddhism that is repetitive and boring.

The university is very big, you can get lost easily but there are people everywhere to ask for help. There are a lot free gyms, sport fields which is cool.

From an European point of view, you can visit all Asia, I went to China and Vietnam and am planning to go to The Philippines soon. The planes tickets are cheap enough (150-200€) and you can also go by train.

The weather is horrible in the summer (hot and wet) and the food is strange in the beginning. There are a lot of typhoons but I was not personally impacted by them. The city is really safe.

Student Residence

Around 1000-1500 euros per month

Kowloon

Residence Website: Weave Living

Yes, I really liked it.

LKF, at Central: Street for clubs, bars, and restaurants.

I really enjoyed Competition Law I, Privacy and Data Protection, and Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language.

The campus is very big, and it can take time to get familiarised with. Also, taking five classes means having a high workload compared to other exchange students.

Travelling to Shenzhen is very easy. Flights throughout Asia are also very affordable.

Eating out in Chinese street restaurants is super affordable. The MTR functions very well and MTR stations have shops inside of them.

Student Residence

400

HKBU campus in Kowloon Tong, 20 min from Central

HKBU website/instagram

It was the simplest solution. It's very complicated and very expensive to find accommodation in Hong Kong, everything is very small. I shared my room with another student but I was very rarely in my room because there are too many things to do in Hong Kong than staying in your room.

The best areas for going out are Central and LKF, where you'll find the best bars and clubs. Best clubs: Cassio, Dragon I, Shuflle, Fay... There's really something for everyone.

I really took easy and simple courses so as not to worry about the courses and to be more relaxed for the exams. I had taken BUSI2035 Entrepreneurship and innovative Thinking, HRMN3005 Learning and Development, HRMN3015 Leadership, MKTG2005 Marketing Management, MKTG4006 e-CRM

The campus was very large and modern. You have to choose your accommodation carefully because one part is completely renovated and the other not at all. There is a gym which is practical, a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, several places to eat on campus. The campus is in the north of Hong Kong, in a very quiet location but close to transport to easily get anywhere in Hong Kong. Kowloon Tong is super safe!

The coolest thing about Hong Kong is the fact that it's kind of the Asian hub. You can take planes to all the nearby destinations without any hassle and at reasonable prices considering the destinations. I went to China by train, the day before for the next day, to Bali which is only 4 hours away by plane, to Cambodia, the Philippines, Japan and Thailand. It takes a maximum of 4/5 hours of travel and for accommodation we did everything at the last minute by taking hostels. Everything was way too simple and easy to access and especially cheap

Have a lot of money in your bank account, go hiking, visit all the tourist spots, discover Hong Kong day and night, go surfing, swimming, partying, meeting new people, new cultures. You pay for all your trips via Apple Pay, thanks to the Octopus Card that you can buy online. Your Octopus balance goes down very quickly, so be careful. Hong Kong is very safe and there is a lot of transport and security. You also have to be careful not to go crazy because we are not at home and it is very serious. Hong Kong has a very very very humid climate, it rains a lot, it is gray, like it is super hot and super beautiful

I went on exchange twice during my studies. 1 year in the United States and 5 months in Hong Kong. 2 crazy and completely different experiences. But what can I say about Hong Kong... I made FRIENDSHIPS there, LOVE, I discovered new foods, new cultures, I have never traveled so much in such a short time. I have already DJ'd by chance in the most beautiful clubs. I only stayed there for 5 months, or 2 and a half months if I count the trips, and it went by so quickly. Hong Kong is one of the best experiences of my life!!

Student Residence

300

on campus

on the university website

Yes, because it's enable you to make friends with everyone. However, if you don't bound with roomate it's gonna be long

best before : lister wong and the fayy. Lay kwai fong is the place to party, but if you go nearby street it's also really good more expat people.

If you wantr to enjoy Hong Kong and travel take more marketing courses

the campus is cool, the administration is kinda of bad. But I will pick up the uni again expect if I have the choice with a uni in the center of Hong Kong but i think there is a lot's of exchange student at lingnan so easy to make friend

Laos is a must for backpacker. South Korea perfect for a solo trip but to do before Japan. Phillipines for the landscape. And if time and money Vientnam for the Ajen loop

Cost of living is expensive, the transport especially, as soon as you arrive take a student transport card to save money.

make friend and travel, it's not a moment to study hard

Student Residence

300

At HKBU Village CARE

On hkbu website

Yes it was nice. You share the room with a roommate so your experience may depend on that. But the room is nice you share the toilet and the shower with the room next to yours (so 4 people including you overall). There is a common room with a kitchen and a tv so it’s nice. The building is new.

The best street for party is LKF in Hong Kong island. There is multiple bars in the city but the best are in Hong Kong island. HKBU is in Kowloon in a residential area.

I only had finance classes. The difficulty was average.

The campus is nice. The registration is easy.

You can book flights at very low price to travel all over Asia. So don’t miss the opportunity to discover Asia !

The weather is nice. Humidity becomes a problem in June for me. The city is not cheap so you need to have some money if you want to enjoy.

Hong Kong is amazing!!!

Student Residence

450 €

Residence on campus (Village Care, better than Undergraduate Halls). A bit further from the city center but the MTR is excellent and there are many night buses to come back after parties.

Through the university

Yes, definitely. Cheap for Hong Kong, clean, practical and perfect for social life.

"LKF (Lan Kwai Fong) with lots of bars and clubs Happy Valley horse races on Wednesdays then Carnegies (ladies night, free drinks for girls until midnight) Clubs close at 3 am so go early At the cul de sac in LKF you get 2 hours of unlimited alcohol for 15 euros - Mr Wong bar with all the exchange students, 5 euros for unlimited beer all night - Exchange parties announced in WhatsApp groups - Victoria Harbour and Tamar Park to hang out day or night - West Kowloon Park for the best skyline view - Many beaches to explore"

Take first year classes. Even those are harder than in France (for example accounting). Avoid heavy ones if you want to travel. Best trick is to group them over 2 or 3 days.

Campus is chill and very pleasant with many spots to hang out. Registration is a bit long but not complicated. HKBU is not as central as HKU or Poly U but it is fun and full of exchange students. Professors are relaxed, you do not need to attend every class as long as you show up for important assignments and exams.

- Weekend in Guilin - Islands in Hong Kong for camping on the beach - Vietnam and the Philippines were favorites - All Southeast Asia is close and easy to reach by plane from Hong Kong

Public transport is excellent but not cheap. Cost of living is similar to Paris: affordable local food, expensive bars and Western restaurants. Hong Kong is very safe. Weather is hot and humid. Best period is September to December but be careful with the rainy season. Eat local food, it is cheap and delicious, no need to eat European food.

Live on campus. It is way cheaper and much more fun than apartments outside.

Student Residence

Around 375€/month

On campus, 2 minutes from the school. Well connected to the city (25 minutes to the center).

HKBU webiste: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/accm/residential-life/Village-CARE.html

Yes, definitely. Not expensive compared to HK rent and great atmosphere to meet people.

"- Happy Valley on Wednesdays then Wan Chai - Rooftops: Top Town, Ozone, Faye - Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) – try clubs, free flow deals - Student parties (via groups) - Guestlists with DJs (ex. Boomerang Club) - Beaches: Shek O, Stanley, Repulse Bay, Deep Water, Hap Mun Bay - Islands: Lamma Island, Sharp Island"

Pick easy ones to enjoy your exchange, some courses are heavy. Best is to plan classes over 2–3 days to free up time.

Admin is simple, vibe is good but mainly among exchange students (local students are less open).

- Easy trips: Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou - Shorter trips: Guilin (before harvest), Taiwan - Bigger trips: Shanghai, Beijing (best in autumn), Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Laos, all Southeast Asia

Don’t trust taxis (take Uber, split costs). Typhoons aren’t that bad. Bring warm and light clothes depending on trips. Life can be expensive if picky with food, but street food and local spots are cheap. Eat at Din Tai Fung, One Dim Sum… and try everything!

Plan trips at the right season (example: Great Wall in autumn).

Student Residence

300

Kowloon tong HKBU

https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/accm.html

Yes ofc ! Easier to meet people and very cheap for Hong Kong 100%

Cul de sac, Dragon Eyes, Lan Kwai Fong area, Mister Wong, Happy Valley horse race on wednesday night, carnegies, Diskong

The level is very high in HK compared to Europe, HK people used to work a lot more than european... Courses are really pushed so you will be stimulated intellectually If you want to be chill and vibe business, marketing courses, entrepreneurship, history are the best (level 1 and 2...) If you want to learn and work finance course are really good

Registration Easy, Campus very cool lots of facilities (gym, tennis, football stadium, swimming pool...everything to make you practice sport ;) ! Yes 100%, the only negative point is that the uni is far 15-20min from MTR station

Vietnam Thailand Japan filipina Bali China is underestimated (to discover the true life lmao)

Cost of living 600€ per months and you live well you can do everything in this city : - party - sport - surf - beach - hike - travel - work - island near hong kong are beautiful places too

nope

Student Residence

400€/month

On-campus, 10 minutes from the metro. University also provides minibuses to get around the area.

The uni sent the link: https://intl.hkbu.edu.hk/student-exchange/incoming-students/preparing-for-your-exchange-at-hkbu/accommodation

I wouldn’t recommend finding housing on your own in Hong Kong. There’s very little available and it’s insanely expensive. Living on campus is much cheaper, you’re with other students, close to classes, and it’s super easy to meet people. The setup is apartments of 4 people, rooms of 2, and shared common areas. You’ll never be alone.

Hong Kong is actually an amazing place to party! I had only 2 days of classes per week, so the rest was all about going out. LKF (Lan Kwai Fong): where all the bars and clubs are. Longchamp (Wednesday nights): everyone meets there. When you arrive, you’ll usually be added to groups with all the exchange students, super helpful to know about events. Apart from partying, Hong Kong is full of cultural gems. Even in 5 months, I couldn’t see everything. And the beaches as stunning as Thailand’s, but without the tourists.

Massive choice of classes, and you pick them in advance (times, days). 1 week after classes start to change if needed. Some subjects are tough: there are exams, group projects, and sometimes midterms. Attendance is very flexible: if you’re late, leave early, or take breaks, nobody cares, but you still need to put in some work.

The campus is huge and amazing: canteen, gym, tennis/basketball/rugby/football courts, pool, theatre club… even a Starbucks with 30% off. The atmosphere is always lively because we’re all living together on campus. Registration process: Well-organized but watch out for deadlines. They’re super responsive if you have problems.

Hong Kong is the perfect travel hub for Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Bali) and East Asia (Japan, Korea). Don’t forget to explore China too: from the Great Wall to small villages just 1h away by train. Everyone travels, so budget for it!

Transport: Get an Octopus card. You can pay for almost everything with it. Buses and metros are super convenient, even at night. Cost of living: Similar to Paris, but with cheap amazing street food. Safety: 100% safe, even drunk and alone at night. But respect the rules. Weather: Tropical, hot and humid, cooler in autumn/winter but never cold.

Don’t hesitate, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll make friends and share moments nobody else will truly understand. Don’t be scared of change!

Student Residence

300€/month

On campus – very convenient for classes, but campus is huge so it takes 20 minutes to walk to classrooms from different halls. Lots of sports facilities on site.

HKUST sent a mail

I recommend living in the university residence located in the city. It’s easier to go out and enjoy the city. It’s the Jockey residence offered by the university. I was lucky to be alone in my room. Social atmosphere is great: rooms are tiny so people hang out outside, in hallways, library, or canteen. My advice: get housing through the university. Apartments are crazy expensive, and living in the city will isolate you from other students.

Bars: Mr Wong and Cul de Sac. It was 8€ for unlimited drinks Clubs: LKF area: Dragoon I, Carnegees, FAY Rooftop: Sky Bar Wednesday night: Happy Valley horse racing, all the international meet there

Check teaching days and syllabi with the breakdown of all assessments. Attendance is mandatory (2 absences allowed). Content is richer than back home but not too hard to pass.

Always activities with student associations, but all in Cantonese so you feel a bit excluded. General atmosphere is rather sad and strict: many rules, not like Europe. Registration process is long and not very intuitive.

Philippines!! Minimum 10 days (islands) Also: China, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Cambodia

Tropical climate, hot and humid, unbearable from the end of May. Transportation is super clean and always available. Taxis are cheap and more practical since HKUST is far from the city center, especially at night.

Less expensive than France but extremely pricey for Asia (one of the most expensive cities)