Dormitory Room
One of the goals of IUP is to have our students integrate as much as possible with the local population. To this end, we have strenuously negotiated for more integrated housing for our students. Our partner institution has future plans to house IUP students in a dormitory for professional people returning to the university for further training. However, for the present and near future, IUP students have the choice of living in dormitories for foreign students, living with host families, or residing in off campus apartments.
Assuming that foreign student enrollment at Tsinghua University does not change radically, single IUP students who wish to reside in the dormitory will be assigned to single rooms. Each room has its own private bathroom and is furnished with a wardrobe, desk, phone, television, and air-conditioning. There is no dining facility in the dormitory, but there are many dining facilities on campus. Laundry facilities are available in the building, and a cleaning staff services the dorm rooms regularly. Single room prices are approximately US$8/day, and double rooms cost an extra US$4/day.
As the housing situation in Beijing has changed considerably over the last few years, there are now many off campus housing options available to students. Many of our students have enjoyed the experience of living in nearby neighborhoods, and those who are interested in off campus housing are encouraged to arrive well before the start of classes to make such arrangements on their own. IUP can offer general advice on how to secure off campus apartments, but students should expect to take this task on themselves. The cost of renting a shared off-campus apartment is comparable to the cost of the dormitory, i.e. about US$250 per month.
Students who wish to live with a host family should notify the IUP Field Director shortly after admission to the program. The cost of living with a family is similar to the cost of the other housing options, and most of the families are part of the IUP-Tsinghua community. Many host families are located near the south gate of campus which is closer to restaurants and shopping than the dorm is.
