Located at Wuhu Street in Hung Hom, the project represents one of the initial batch of completions under the government's "Urban Student Accommodation Scheme" launched last year, according to university disclosures.
Property Conversion and Government Scheme Support
The 6,200-square-meter property formerly operated as the Chengmu Hotel before the university purchased it in 2024 for HK$100 million. Benefiting from the government’s “Urban Student Accommodation Scheme,” the project received exemptions allowing backend hotel facilities and partial parking areas, totaling nearly 700 square meters, to be excluded from total gross floor area calculations. University officials converted these exempted areas into shared amenities and study rooms.
MU88 houses 200 rooms across its footprint, accommodating one to three students per room with a primary focus on double rooms. Each room features beds, desks, wardrobes, and independent bathrooms, while building facilities include a fitness room, music room, discussion room, yoga and meditation space, a dining area, and a laundry room. Room configurations feature both bunk beds and two parallel beds.
For the 2026/27 academic year running from August 21 to May 20, semester-based fees covering nine months range from HK$6.7万至12.6万元不等 depending on room type. Specifically, a triple room costs HK$6.7萬元 per student, a double room costs HK$7.7萬元, and a single room is priced at HK$12.6萬元. These fees include utility, internet, and facility-use expenses. Room allocations and application approvals are determined via a ballot system, and over 80% of the beds are currently rented out, with remaining spaces reserved for exchange students and visiting scholars.
He noted that with total full-time student enrollment reaching 1.7萬至1.8萬, meeting total housing demand remains difficult, positioning MU88 as an exchange base where non-resident students can still engage in residential life.
Non-Resident Membership and Community Integration
Alongside residential options, MU88 has introduced a “Non-Resident Membership Program” carrying an annual fee of HK$500 for full-time students. This membership grants access to residence facilities and hall activities during designated visiting hours. The program opens with a pilot phase of 50 slots, with administrators evaluating expansion based on initial demand. Council Chairman Wong Tin-cheung emphasized that the residence serves as an extension of university education designed to foster student interaction and enhance campus internationalization.
Future operational adjustments may involve shifting the allocation ratio between local, non-local, and exchange students according to ongoing demand. University administrators intend to utilize the shared community spaces to monitor student needs closely and deliver targeted institutional support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total capacity of the MU88 student residence?
MU88 provides 430 bed spaces across 200 rooms, primarily configured for double occupancy.
How much do the accommodation fees cost for the 2026/27 academic year?
For the nine-month period spanning August 21 to May 20, fees are HK$6.7萬元 per student for triple rooms, HK$7.7萬元 for double rooms, and HK$12.6萬元 for single rooms.
Can non-resident students use the facilities at MU88?
Yes, full-time students can join the Non-Resident Membership Program for an annual fee of HK$500, which provides access during visiting hours and participation in hall activities subject to initial pilot capacity limits.
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