Important Notes for Newly Admitted Students

Everything you need to know to get your studies off to a great start:

With effect from 28 December 2021, the Immigration Department (“ImmD”) of the Hong Kong SAR Government has implemented the “e-Visa” arrangement to replace the sticker-type physical label for an entry visa/permit.
Please click here for more details on the "e-Visa" Arrangement. If you wish to know more about how to apply for student visa, you may click here.

By activating your HKBU SSOid account and installing the official mobile app "HKBU Mobile", students are available to access the HKBU main entrances by using their Student e-Card.
Please register your SSOid here and follow the ITO user guide to enable your Student e-Card.

Village CARE is designed for students' intellectual development as well as their social and cultural growth. Applications for Village CARE for UGC-funded RPg students are invited all year round. Please clik here for the details of the application.
Non-local students who study non-UGC funded research postgraduate programme can apply for Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House.
Interested students please contact the Student Accommodation Section of the Office of the Student Affairs.

Buzz, the new Chatbot Trainee of the Graduate School, is pleased to help you with common issues about research postgraduate studies at HKBU, such as application procedures, offer acceptance, student visa, admission/registration and information on obtaining your academic record of the HKBU research postgraduate studies.
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Starting from 15 August 2024, eligible student can submit an application online or renew your "Student Status" via the following links:
> Download MTR Mobile App
- For application details, please refer to the MTR Video Tutorial, Lazy Pack and Poster.
- For queries, please call MTR hotline 2881 8888
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm; Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (except Sundays and Public Holidays)