Frequently Asked Questions

The University welcomes the public to visit the University's courtyards, such as the Siu Tsang Fung Kwan Square on the Main Campus and the Open Plaza on the JCC, during the University's normal operating hours. To ensure a safe and secure environment for teaching, academic and student-related activities in teaching venues, the public is not permitted access to laboratory areas, offices, and roof tops

The courtyards are designated for dining, leisure, study, and interactive purposes. Individual staff members and students can freely use the courtyards for study and discussion. Schools/units/offices/student organisations may apply for permission to use spaces designated for holding exhibitions, booths, and academic/student-related activities

Our campuses are private properties, but their courtyards are open to the public to foster community liaison. However, the public is NOT allowed to conduct surveys or personal activities in said areas. The public is allowed to take a short rest in the seating areas of the while visiting the University campuses.

Yes. Some University venues may be used by external organisations. Interested parties should click HERE for more information.

Only the Students' Union, student societies, and designated parties recognised by the Student Affairs Office are eligible to make bookings.

However, individual students can book consultation rooms, study rooms, and group study rooms in the Computer Centre, the Stanley Ho Library (Main Campus), and the Ho Sik Yee Library (JCC).

The BOC Lecture Theatre, the Serena Yang Lecture Theatre, the Si Yuan Lecture Theatre, the Jockey Club Auditorium, the Lu Sin Lecture Theatre, and some lecture theatres on the Main Campus, the JCC, and the Kwai Hing Campus are suitable for seminars and/or conferences.

The FMO, which can be contacted HERE.

The University provides space and venues for events and displays that serve to support the academic activities and strategic plan of the University. All booking applications must be made in writing to the FMO for processing at least 8 working days (or 2 months for the Exhibition Gallery) before the intended event / exhibition.

Banners/display items may only be posted or installed at designated locations on campus and for a defined period of time, subject to the approval of and conditions set out by the FMO. For details, please click HERE.

There is also an exhibition gallery located on Level 1, Block D of the JCC. For details, please click HERE.

The University reserves the right to prevent any event/exhibition and to remove and dispose of any banners/display items without prior notice at its discretion, for safety, hygiene, or statutory reasons, or in the case of non-compliance.

For staff, there is an annual parking space allocation exercise. There are also (limited) temporary parking spaces on campus, which are available for staff, tutors, or students who present a valid carparking coupon to our security officers before entering to a carpark at the following times:

Monday to Friday: 18:00 to 24:00

Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 08:00 to 24:00

For details, please click HERE. For carparks available near campus, please click HERE.

Yes. Eateries offering various cuisines are available on both the Main Campus and the JCC, please click HERE.                                             

A bank is available on the Main Campus. For details, please click HERE.

For breastfeeding facilities, please click HERE as well.

Currently, there is no on-campus hostel at the HKMU. However, off-campus student accommodation services are provided to non-local Year 1 students. Please refer to Student Affairs Office's website for further details.

There are different kinds of sports facilities on campuses, such as Sports Hall .Please refer to the sports facilities section under “Campus Information” on our website.

Members of the University and the public may take personal photos or film personal video clips in the open areas of the University, such as the courtyards and communal areas, provided that doing so does not disturb or offend the subject(s) and that the photos or videos are not intended for commercial purposes. The University reserves the right to stop photo-taking or video-filming on the University campuses if the FMO identifies it may adversely affect the image of the University and/or has commercial purposes. For details, please click HERE.

Only HKMU alumni, current students, and current staff are eligible to application for permission to take wedding photos or film wedding videos. Please send the following details via email to hkmumc@hongyip3.com of the Main Campus and the JCC at least 7 working days in advance, to facilitate the application.

Details to be provided in the request email:

• Your full name in Chinese and English, complete student ID number, degree, and year of graduation (for alumni). For current staff, please provide your full name in Chinese and English, staff number, and current school/unit.
• The date of your scheduled wedding photoshoot or video shoot. Please note that only Sundays and statutory holidays outside examination periods and Congregation periods will be considered for on-campus wedding photography or videography. Relevant parties are also welcome to check the availability of the proposed dates.

Representatives of student organisations may distribute leaflets/souvenirs in the communal areas of the University provided that they do not affect the traffic flow or cause safety problems. Prior permission must be gained from the Student Affairs Office/Students' Union for the distribution of leaflets/souvenirs in areas overseen by the Student Affairs Office/Students' Union.

Any commercial activities, including the distribution of leaflets for commercial purposes, are NOT allowed on campus without specific and prior approval from the University.

Students may conduct surveys approved by their school/unit in the communal areas of the University, provided that the surveys do not affect traffic flow or cause inconvenience to other users. Students are advised to inform the FMO via their school/unit of the location of the survey before it is conducted, so that the concerned security teams are in a position to help if necessary.

Under the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance enacted on 1 January 2007, smoking – which includes carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe on the University campus (all indoor and outdoor areas) – is strictly prohibited. Violation of the law may incur a maximum fine of $5,000.

On-duty security officers are instructed to issue immediate warnings to smokers and to document their personal information. If smokers refuse to cooperate with the on-duty security officers, the University reserves the right to report such violations to the Tobacco Control Office of the Department of Health and/or other law enforcement authorities, such as the police.

Licensed guide dogs brought by members of the University community, visitors, and other parties with visual impairments, or guide dogs under training by authorised organisations, are welcome on campuses. The provision of prior notice to the Facilities Management Office is highly appreciated.