Most of the universities will allow foreign students to live off campus while you have to inform the university and get the permission from the university first before you make the arrangement. Some schools may have strict accommodation regulations for the sake of students’ safety so you may be required to go through some official forms to get the permission for living off campus. However, some universities will not allow the international students to live off campus due to some security considerations, especially when you are in your first year or you're younger than 18 years old.

There are many ways for you to get housing information; you can check some renting websites, for example,http://www.thebeijinger.com. There are certain columns on the local newspaper for renting and you can also find something useful from the billboard on campus. Just be aware that most housing ads you find are posted by agents who may charge an agent fee when you sign the contract (typically one month’s rent) and who may not speak English. The rents also vary a lot according to the location and condition of the apartment. If you want to rent an apartment at a reasonable price, you can turn to a letting agent or you can visit some house renting website. If you need help, please contact-us

Depending on different cities, here is the general rang of the price for renting:

One-bedroom apartment: RMB 500-2500 per month

Two-bedroom apartment: RMB 800-4500 per month

Three-bedroom apartment: RMB 1000-7000 per month

What’s more, the price varies depending on the condition of the apartment, facilities/furnishings, and especially the location.

It might be a little difficult for a foreign student to live in a totally new environment all by himself or herself, and it is not easy to find a perfect house or apartment either. As a matter of fact, we offer you a homestay/Au pair arrangement service for “foreign students”. The Chinese meaning of Homestay is “Living in a local family”; it means foreigners live in typical Chinese families when they are studying, working or traveling in China. In this way, international students are able to know more about Chinese culture, customs and lifestyle. Besides, if you come to China to study Mandarin, to know about the real Chinese Culture, or to do an internship in China, a homestay/Au pair program is the best plan of choice for you.

All the host families are well-chosen, thus they all have nice houses/apartments and are very kind-hearted. We conduct a thorough interview and security check, our hosts are particularly excited and welcoming toward foreigners. Students can have their private room with all the necessary appliances like Internet access, telephone, iron, etc. in a host family. As a fully integrated family member you will participate in the daily ins and outs of Chinese living including eating meals together, watching TV, and bargain shopping. Should you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask your family! They welcome questions from curious students and travelers. Our staff will also be available at all times to assist you if necessary.

The prices of living in a host family vary based on the house/apartment condition and relevant services and the type of your homestay/au pair. Generally speaking, it costs a foreign student RMB 50—150 per day to live with a local family. For any question you may have, do not hesitate to contact-us.