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Preparations for studying in Hong Kong

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Preparations for studying in Hong Kong

Prior to leaving for Hong Kong, students need to prepare and pay attention to the following matters:

Visa arrangement

Student must apply for a student visa in accordance to the Immigration Ordinance of the Hong Kong SAR Government. The University will provide a personal guarantee for the visa, and assist in the application to be submitted to the Immigration Department for approval. Relevant fees for visa application will be sponsored by the University. Approval of student visa may take about eight weeks. For details, please refer to the Immigration Department webpage at http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/study.html.

Accommodation

The OUHK is a metropolitan university located in downtown and does not have boarding facility. The Student Affairs Office can provide the related advice services if necessary. The list of hotels and guesthouses licensed by the Hong Kong government is given in the Office of Licensing Authority webpage at http://www.hadla.gov.hk/en/hotels/search_g.html.

		Reporting to the OUHK

		Inauguration ceremony and other related activities for new students will be scheduled in late August and early September. New students should make travel arrangements and arrive in Hong Kong by the end of August. Detailed information for the inauguration ceremony will be provided in due course.

Medical service

Upon successful application of a Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID), non-local students are eligible for public health care services provided by the Hong Kong Government. Depending on individual needs, students can consider buying health insurance for the whole period of stay before arriving Hong Kong.


		Financial matters

		Upon arrival, students are advised to set up a bank account to handle their financial matters. Identification documents such as passport are required to set up a bank account. There is a branch office of a local bank in the Ho Man Tin Campus.


Currency exchange

Student can exchange foreign currency according to the daily exchange rates at any banks or money exchange shops in Hong Kong.

Life in Hong Kong

•		Climate
		Hong Kong is in the sub-tropical climate region. Winter is cool with temperature around 15-20 °C. In summer, it is hot and humid with temperature around 25-30 °C. For more information about the climate in Hong Kong, please refer to the Hong Kong Observatory website (http://www.weather.gov.hk/contente.htm).
•		Diet
		Hong Kong is an international city with worldwide cuisine. The canteens in the Main Campus and Jockey Club Campus serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to staff members or student ID card holders with discounts. In addition, there are various dinning and shopping facilities in the Ho Man Tin Plaza nearby the campus.
•		Traffic
		Public transportation in Hong Kong is very convenient. There are bus, mini-bus, taxi and train services covering most of the regions in Hong Kong. Fare for various transportations can be paid by a store-value smart card, the Octopus Card.
•		Communications
		Mobile phones are very popular in Hong Kong. In addition to monthly plans offered by different mobile operators, students can also use pre-paid phone cards for different mobile services including data services and long-distance calls. Students can shop around for mobile services suitable for their daily communications.

Maintained by: Admissions Office (Undergraduate)( regadmug@ouhk.edu.hk )
Modified Date: Jul 29, 2019