Prearrival Guide · Accommodation
Where You'll Live at NPU
Room types, fees, and check-in process across NPU's Youyi and Chang'an dormitories — what to expect on arrival.
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International Student Dormitories
International students are housed at three buildings across NPU's two campuses.
Youyi Campus · Building T27
Twin Room: 600 RMB / month. Single rooms not available at this building. Walking distance to the International College and downtown subway access.
Youyi Campus · Building T3
Twin Room: 600 RMB / month. Single rooms not available at this building. Same Youyi-campus access for international student services.
Chang'an Campus · Haitian Building
Single Room: 900 RMB / month · Twin Room: 600 RMB / month. The newer Chang'an campus hosts most academic facilities.
What's in the Room
Room Configurations and Amenities
Furnishing varies by occupancy. The following reflects the published Arrival Guide for international student accommodation.
Single Room · 1 person
900 RMB / person / month. Single bed, air conditioner, private bathroom, kitchen, refrigerator, TV, washing machine.
Twin Room · 2 people
600 RMB / person / month. Dining area, single beds, air conditioner, bathroom, kitchen, refrigerator, TV, washing machine.
Triple Room · 3 people
600 RMB / person / month. Three beds with cabinets, air conditioner, bathroom, kitchen, refrigerator.
Shared Facilities
Both campuses provide common areas including lobbies, self-study rooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities.
On Arrival
How to Move Into Your Room
Per NPU's lodging regulations, every new student follows the same five-step move-in process.
- Step 1 · Pay Annual FeesPay the annual housing fee at the International Student Management Office. Single = 900 RMB × 12, Twin/Triple = 600 RMB × 12.
- Step 2 · Pay DepositA refundable deposit is collected before keys are issued. The amount is set by the management office.
- Step 3 · Collect Check-In NoticeReceive a written check-in notice from the International Student Management Office showing your assigned building, floor, and room number.
- Step 4 · Inspect & Sign InAt the dormitory front desk, inspect facilities together with management staff. Damage existing on arrival must be reported now to avoid liability later.
- Step 5 · Receive KeysOnce inspection is complete, you'll receive your keys. Lock changes, key copying, and lending keys are not permitted.
Lodging Regulations
Rules to Know From Day One
Highlights from the official Apartment Safety Management Regulations. Full text is provided at orientation.
- Building hours: open 06:00, close 23:40. Unauthorized off-campus overnight stays are prohibited.
- After 23:30, loud noise is prohibited.
- Visitors: 10:00–22:00 daily. Visitors must be 18+ enrolled students with valid IDs; 50 RMB deposit per visitor.
- Open flames, smoking in common areas, gambling, drugs, and weapons are prohibited and may result in expulsion.
- Bed transfers, subletting, and housing unauthorized persons are not permitted.
- Renovations, structural changes, and electrical alterations are forbidden.
- Damaged facilities are billed at replacement cost.
- Bicycles and clutter may not be stored in public areas.
- Summer electricity (Jun 1 – Oct 5): 24 hours. Winter electricity (Oct 6 – May 31): 06:00–23:30.
Special Approval Required
Living Off-Campus
Off-campus residence is allowed only with prior approval. Unauthorized off-campus living may result in expulsion.
- Submit a written application with rental contracts (two copies).
- Obtain registration forms from the management office, complete and have them signed and stamped.
- Complete the 'change of residence' form at the local police station.
- Register temporary accommodation at the district police station within 24 hours of moving in.
- Landlord must hold three documents: ID card, property ownership certificate, and house leasing certificate.
- All responsibility — including legal liability — rests with the student.
Day-to-Day Life
Already Settled In?
For day-to-day life — meals, laundry, banking, telecoms, transit — see the Campus Life accommodation and living guides.
Visit Campus Life › Accommodation for resident-life details and Campus Life › Living Guide for groceries, dining, and services in the neighborhood.
Office Contacts
Housing-Related Questions
For room assignments, fees, and check-in problems, contact the International Student Office directly.
Room 718, Yizi Building, 127 Youyi Xilu, Beilin, Xi'an 710072