The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Student Services

Academic Advising at PolyU

Undergraduate students are encouraged to make use of the academic advising service at Departments/Schools to help them make informed and intelligent academic decisions/choices about their major and GUR studies that suit their intellectual, professional and personal goal. Each undergraduate student will be paired up with a designated Academic Advisor from their Faculty/ Department/ School.

Through academic advising, students will

understand their curriculum (both Major and GUR studies)
get useful advice when they face any academic challenges and plan their study better to help them realise academic, career and personal goals
learn about opportunities, resources and support available to students on campus to enrich their educational experience and foster their future success

Students should meet with their Academic Advisors for consultation on their programme curriculum and study plans at least twice in an academic year, one in Semester 1 and another one in Semester 2.

Students admitted to the Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Interdisciplinary Studies will be assigned a Personal Coach who will help students explore their academic study paths and interests in an intensive manner. They will also receive academic advising service from the College of Undergraduate Studies.

Academic Support Services

Sophisticated learning resources and tailor-made activities help students to further develop their all-roundedness, achieve academic excellence and gain professional competencies. These include:

Careers and Placement Services

To support PolyU's mission to nurture all-round global citizens for Hong Kong and beyond, as well as to provide a link between employers and students to facilitate your career planning and optimise your career development, the Student Affairs Office offers comprehensive career guidance, resources and services to you throughout your university’s journey:

"INSPIRE" Mentorship Programme that enhances your holistic education experience and facilitates your personal, academic and professional development through a robust network of role models and prominent leaders from the PolyU community
Career training workshops that help you identify career interests and priorities, prepare for the real-life working environment, and advance your employability skills
One-to-one career advising and mock interview sessions that walk you through your career doubts and optimise your career development
Online career resources that help you keep abreast of trends and updates in the employment market
Internship opportunities that enable you to sharpen your workplace competencies and cultivate your global visions
Recruitment talks, career fairs, and other career events that expand your opportunity structure and enhance your navigation competencies
PolyU Job Board and Joint Institutions Job Information System (JIJIS) that are job search platforms for part-time/graduate job and internship opportunities across sectors and locations

For further information, please visit the Student Affairs Office’s website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/sao/careers-and-placement-section/plan-for-your-careers.

Health Care Services

Services available to full-time students include medical consultations, emergency care, minor operative treatments, immunisation, certification on health examinations, nursing care and subsidised primary dental care etc. The UHS Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic offers general Chinese medicine clinical consultations, acupuncture, manipulation and Chinese medicine granules dispensing service to full-time students.

University Health Services

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Applicants who have attained outstanding public examination results or have non-academic achievements at the international level will have the chance to be awarded entry scholarships upon admission. For details, please visit our webpage at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ar/ug-scholarships.

Post-entry scholarships are also available to full-time undergraduate students. These scholarships are normally awarded on academic merit and/or according to other specific conditions as stipulated by the donors. Most scholarship candidates are nominated by the Heads of academic departments, but some scholarships are open to competition. For details, please visit here.

Moreover, eligible students can apply for financial assistance administrated by the Government of the HKSAR and PolyU. For details, please visit here.

Student Activities and Services

Student Affairs Office (SAO) is committed to offering a wide range of co-curricular activities that aim to enhance students’ holistic development and nurture all-round graduates. The following are some examples:

Exercise is Medicine on Campus Programme
Dean’s Talk Series
External Activities and Competitions
Extra-Curricular Enrichment for Lifelong Learners (EXCELL) Programme
EAGLE Global Youth Leadership Programme
Inclusion Awareness Campaign
Collaborative initiatives with affiliated student organisations such as Campus Life Festival, Cultural Night Series, etc.
Physical Education Programme
Sports Teams and Student-Athlete Support
Student Integration and Cultural Exchange Activities
Campus-wide wellness programmes
Positive Psychology Ambassador Programme

> SAO

Student Counselling

Student Counselling is a self-discovery journey that provides you a space to approach, process and work through your concerns from different angles and perspectives. Our counsellors are professionally trained and have ample experience. They provide empathic listening and accompany you in identifying your strengths and resources for personal growth, in order to strengthen your psychological wellbeing and build resilience. Counselling is free of charge and all information provided is kept in strict confidence.

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Services for Students with Special Educational Needs

PolyU provides a wide range of services and facilities for students with special educational needs. Once admitted, students with special educational needs are advised to contact the Student Affairs Office [(852) 2766 6800] to discuss their needs so that tailor-made services can be arranged.

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Student Facilities

Campus Facilities

PolyU has a range of facilities aimed at making campus life convenient and pleasurable.

Cultural Facilities

The Jockey Club Auditorium and Chiang Chen Studio Theatre are the cultural hubs for our students and staff. We organise a wide variety of art and cultural events and programmes every year, including the Artist-in-Residence programme, performing arts, visual arts, film, creative media, literature, history, cultural heritage, and many others.

> The Culture Promotion and Events Office

Library

The Library has undergone a remarkable transformation with the completion of the Library Extension and Revitalisation Project. The 6/F extension has been recognised with the prestigious 2023 HKIA Special Award (Interior Design) and the Architect’s Newspaper 2022 Best of Design Award in the Library Category. These accolades highlight the contemporary infrastructure and state-of-the art facilities now available to support the learning and research needs of students. The Library integrates AI-driven tools and emerging technologies into its services to enhance user experience, including the Library AI Chatbot – LiBot, AI OneSearch Lite discovery tool, and Library Mobile App. Students can make use of the facilities at the Library’s i-Space and Studios to learn and create knowledge, and incorporate emerging technologies into their disciplinary work. With a collection exceeding 10.28 million items, students can access a wide variety of electronic resources via Library website, including e-books, e-journals, course readings, print and e-newspapers, as well as multimedia and self-directed learning resources. Borrowing and returning of Library books, audio-visual materials, digital equipment, and notebooks can be done via self-check stations and kiosks.

> Pao Yue-kong Library

Sports Facilities

To promote healthy and active lifestyles through exercise, PolyU offers a wide variety of sports facilities at Shaw Sports Complex, Fong Shu Chuen Hall, Kwong On Jubilee Sports Centre and Block X Sports Centre. Michael Clinton Swimming Pool (50-meter outdoor) and Swimming Pool at Block X (25-meter indoor) are also available on campus. Besides, all PolyU students are welcome to use the off-campus sports facilities at the Joint Sports Centre located in Kowloon Tong.

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Student Halls

There are two Student Halls of Residence at PolyU, namely Hung Hom Halls and Homantin Halls. They are home to over 4,600 students from diverse cultures, backgrounds and disciplines. It is a living and learning environment that creates a perfect platform for intercultural exchange, and offers abundant opportunities for students’ personal development through a wide range of residential educational programmes and activities. Both Hung Hom Halls and Homantin Halls are fully equipped with sports, leisure and catering facilities. All rooms are air-conditioned and include refrigerators and Internet access. Toilet and shower facilities are shared between adjacent rooms or among rooms in the same suite.

CURI Residential College and STARS Residential College are located at Homantin Halls. With the theme of “Achieving Academic and Research excellence through Inquiry-based Learning”, CURI Residential College was established in 2021, while STARS Residential College, emphasising the provision of diverse opportunities for facilitating residents’ talent and holistic development, was established in 2022. Other individual halls have their own themes. Please visit the hall website below for details.

> Student Halls of Residence

Other Facilities / Projects

Campus Expansion at Ho Man Tin Slope

The Campus Expansion at Ho Man Tin Slope will provide over 1,200 hostel places and more than 10,000m² net operational floor area of world-class teaching and training facilities. This project aims to meet the growing manpower training needs for allied health services in Hong Kong. Currently, the foundation works of both the hostel and the academic blocks are in progress and is scheduled for completion by 2028.

Student Hostel at Tat Hong Avenue, Kowloon Tong

The first campus development initiative at the University adopting Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), the student hostel at Tat Hong Avenue, Kowloon Tong, will offer 1,680 hostel places. The hostel is designed with a vibrant array of social, recreational and dining facilities to enrich students’ hall life experience. With foundation works already in full swing, the project is expected to be completed in 2028.

Redevelopment of House of Innovation

The University’s self-funded project, Redevelopment of the House of Innovation, will create approximately 2,815m² of net operational floor area to provide contemporary academic facilities. To support PolyU’s strategic goals by creating positive societal impact, research laboratories, study space and amenity facilities will be established to foster interdisciplinary research and development. Currently, the detailed design work is in progress and the project is scheduled for completion in 2028.

CDEF Research and Collaboration Centre

Located in the CDEF Courtyard of the Main Campus, the Government-funded Research and Collaboration Centre will feature a multi-functional communal pavilion on the podium floor to facilitate a wide range of university events. Additionally, heavy-duty research laboratories with high headroom will be built on the ground floor to support high-end scientific research activities. The project is expected to be completed in 2026.