- STUDENTS’ ACCOMMODATION
The University has a hostel for male and female students. The hostel is located opposite the existing main University building in Mikocheni. Hostel Committee under the Dean of Students coordinates accommodation services in liaison with the Hostel Manager.
In-Campus Accommodation
The hostel which accommodates both undergraduate and postgraduate students has a carrying capacity of 456 students. The University has limited accommodation facilities to accommodate all enrolled students, hence not primarily responsible to provide accommodation services to all students. Students may be offered accommodation in the University residence upon payment of tuition and hostel fees in order of the priority as follows:
- Students with Special Needs: These are students who have been identified to have serious medical condition and so need special attention, and those with physical disabilities/health challenges, which may qualify them for accommodation, will be given individual consideration before others, only after receiving student medical reports.
- International Students: International students will be offered University accommodation for the duration of their programme provided that they remain fully registered as university students.
iii. First Year Students: First year students both Undergraduates and Postgraduates students enrolled by HKMU/KSN are eligible for accommodation, upon payment of tuition and hostel fees, so as to enable them adapt easily the City and the university life, because in most cases many new students come from the up country.
- Finalist students: Finalist students both Undergraduate and Postgraduate enrolled by HKMU/KSN will be eligible for accommodation, depending on the availability of hostel rooms.
- HKMUSA Leaders: HKMUSA ex-com members, upon payment of tuition and hostel fees. Hostel residents shall be required to sign a tenant contract at the beginning of the academic year.
In the room, a student is provided with a bed, mattress, ceiling fan, cupboard, bookshelf, reading chair and table, and a dust bin. Residents are expected to comply with the students’ by-laws regarding in-campus accommodation. Dean of Students can be contacted through email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Hostel Manager through email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Off-Campus Accommodation
Students who fail to secure in-campus accommodation are advised to seek alternative accommodation in nearby private hostels and private rental homes. However, the lease agreement shall remain between the student and the owner of accommodation facility. Students Association (HKMUSA) will assist in making available a list of off campus accommodation facilities for students who find it difficult to locate the same. Sometimes, HKMUSA organizes housing for new students. Students who are interested in the off-campus accommodation should contact the Dean of Students or HKMUSA office for the arrangement of such accommodation.
