On-campus accommodation
I. Room introduction
Most universities provide on-campus accommodation for international students, with room types typically including single rooms, double rooms, and multi-bed rooms. Standard in-room facilities generally include a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, air conditioner, and wireless internet.
Common public facilities usually include shared bathrooms, shower rooms, laundry areas, communal kitchens, and hot water rooms.
Some universities may also offer additional spaces such as lounges, study rooms, and activity rooms.
Detailed accommodation conditions at different universities: https://www.campuschina.org/universities/categories.html
II. Room application
In general, international students are required to reserve on-campus accommodation in advance with their admission notice, following the university's accommodation booking procedures. For detailed regulations, please consult the respective university.
III. Dormitory regulations
International students living on campus are expected to respect the dormitory regulations of their university, remain safety-conscious, and help maintain the campus environment. For specific rules, please consult the respective university.
Off-campus accommodation
I. Basic procedure for renting off-campus
1. Finding a rental property
Look for place of residence on a formal and reliable real estate company. It is recommended to contact different rental properties to make better comparisons.
2. Contacting a real estate agent
Get the contact of the real estate agent of the residences you are interested in from the real estate office. Contact the real estate agent and ask if the landlord agrees to rent the residence to an international student and assist in completing the Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors and other relevant formalities before asking to look at the residence.
3. Touring the residence
Under the supervision of the real estate agent, take a look at the residence and evaluate its condition, interior, size, relative noise level, number of tenants, number of rooms, if there is a private bathroom, kitchen, complete house utilities, if the neighborhood has safety insurance, if it is convenient to live in the area, when you can move in, duration of the rent contract, and other measures to make the best decision.
4. Sign the lease contract
Sign the lease contract with the real estate agency and the landlord of the residence.
II. Complete residence registration procedures
Please go to the local police station to register for residency within 24 hours of signing the lease contract.
1. Materials
In general, you will need to bring the following materials with you to the police station:
(1) If you are going with your landlord together to the police station:
bring your passport, valid visa, the lease contract, the landlord's ID card, and the real estate property certificate.
(2) If you are going to the police station alone:
bring your passport, valid visa, lease contract, the landlord's letter of authorization, copy of the landlord's ID card, copy of the landlord's real estate property certificate.
After completing the registration procedure, the Registration Form for Temporary Residence for Visitors should be stored well for safekeeping.
Notice:
When changing or updating information such as passport, visa, student residence permit and accommodation address, please be sure to update the same information on the Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors and submit it to the local police station within 24 hours of change. Specific circumstances are as follows:
(1) After updating your passport, please be sure to bring your old and new passports to the local police station within 24 hours, and apply for a new Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors;
(2) After updating your visa or student residence permit, please be sure to bring your passport to the local police station within 24 hours and apply for a new Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors;
(3) After updating your residential address, please be sure to bring your passport to the local police station within 24 hours and apply for a new Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors.
(4) After you leave the Chinese mainland and enter again, please go to the local police station to register.
2. Report to the university
After the local public security police station handles the residency registration procedures, international students should carry the Registration Form for Temporary Residence for Visitors issued by the police station to the related department at their universities.
Notice:
(1) International Students living off-campus must abide by Chinese law and the university's rules and regulations to strengthen their awareness of safety, self-protection, and personal and property security.
(2) Off-campus students must have active participation in the university's collective activities and events. Tardiness, leaving early, or self-separation from said occasions is not accepted.
(3) International students who have changed their address during off-campus stay must update their information at the local police station and with the related department at their universities.
III. Safety off-campus
1. Electric vehicle battery charging safety
Avoid charging electric vehicle batteries inside your room to avoid serious fire. Become familiar with the firefighting equipment near the rental house so that you know where to locate it and use it correctly during an actual emergency. When charging an electric vehicle, be sure not to charge it for too long. Unplug after charging is completed, as it is forbidden to charge over time due to high risk of overheating and explosion.
2. Personal safety and property security
Please try to avoid going home at night. Please pay attention to personal and property safety when you are staying off-campus. Make sure you have locked the doors and windows to ensure personal and property safety before leaving home. When entering an alleyway, be vigilant of your surroundings to prevent strangers from entering locked buildings and always be ready to protect
yourself. Lock your vehicle to prevent theft.
3. Electrical appliances
Some buildings are relatively old, and the voltage tolerance in the building is low. Exact figures can be confirmed with the intermediary. When voltage output exceeds the limit, the building's electric break will automatically activate and cut off electricity. After assessing the situation, avoid excessive use of electricity to avoid further damage to electrical appliances. When purchasing electrical appliances, read the electrical instructions and safety precautions in detail to avoid accidents caused by incorrect use of electrical appliances. After cooking, check if the gas has been turned off, and check the gas pipe regularly for leaks.
Appendix: Registration Form of Temporary Residence for Visitors
