EXPENSES
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Non-local Tuition Fees
HKD 90,000 - 175,000 per year.
Accommodation
Hall/Hostel
- HKD15,000 - 45,000/year
Single Bedroom
- HKD96,000 - 180,000/year
Living Expenses
HKD50,000 per year. (approx)
Miscellaneous
HKD15,000 per year. (approx)
TIPS FOR FRESHMEN
ITEMS TO BRING
- Umbrella / raincoat (MUST! HK rains a lot during September)
- Formal outfit (useful in many occasions especially for business students)
- Winter wear
- Personal clothing
- Laptop (if you own one) & chargers (no converter needed)
**if you do not have a laptop, you may opt to purchase it after reaching Hong Kong with student discounts. - Sufficient cash
- Personal medications/ First aids
- Anything you need for your studies (e.g. calculator)
- Anything that reminds you about Malaysia! (e.g. Milo, Malaysia snacks or even Malaysia flag)
- ** Remember to prepare copies for all the documents as well
TRANSPORTATION
COMMUTE IN HONG KONG
Buses
There are many types of buses, below are the phone apps you can use to check the live schedules for the buses.
Minibuses
Green minibuses have fixed routes and fares, passengers may pay a portion of the full fare if they are only travelling a section of the route (tell the driver your destination, driver will change the amount of fare). Mainly serve in New Territories.
**Red Minibuses have no fixed routes and fares, most of the red minibuses accept coins only, change is available but an amount may be deducted by the driver for the inconvenience of handling it. Only a few of these red minibuses accept payment by Octopus card.
Light Rail
Serves the northwestern New Territories (Tuen Mun District & Yuen Long District).
Taxis
Accepts cash only.
Red taxis serve in the Urban Areas
Green taxis serve in the New Territories.
Blue taxis serve in Lantau Island and Chep Lak Kok.
TIPS FOR FRESHMEN
USEFUL MOBILE APPS
Uber
An application for ease of transport around HK when public transport are not the best option.
Octopus
An application to link to your octopus card.
Gogovan
An application for commuting with bulky items.
Openrice
An application to look for good food around you.
MTR
An application for those who are not familiar with the MTR system.
HK Taxi
A taxi hailing application.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA
Location:
24th Floor, Malaysia Building 47-50 Gloucestor Road, Wanchai
Email:
mwhongkong@kln.gov.my
Contact:
Opening Hours:
0930-1230 & 1430-1600, Monday - Friday except Public Holidays.