# VNU Hoa Lac campus student relocation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vnu-hoa-lac-campus-student-relocation > Updated: 2026-09-03T23:33:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) initiated preparations to relocate approximately 17,000 students to its Hoa Lac campus for the 2026-2027 academic year. Initial efforts focused on finalizing infrastructure, including lecture halls, libraries, medical services, and dormitories, to establish a modern, integrated university ecosystem. Following the relocation, the influx of students has resulted in a significant housing shortage in the Hoa Lac area. Current dormitory capacity reportedly meets only about one-third of the total student housing needs, leading many students to seek external rentals. Local mini-apartment complexes and boarding houses near several member universities have reached full capacity. In response, universities and local authorities are working to establish a ‘rental bank’ to assist students in finding safe and suitable accommodation, with monthly rental prices ranging between 2.5 and 4 million VND. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Hoa Lac faces housing shortage as 17,000 VNU students relocate Over 17,000 Vietnam National University, Hanoi students are moving to the Hoa Lac campus for the 2026-2027 school year, causing a sharp increase in demand for local rental housing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hoa-lac-faces-housing-shortage-as-17000-vnu-students-relocate ### 2026-08-14: Vietnam National University, Hanoi prepares Hoa Lac campus for 17,000 students Vietnam National University, Hanoi is preparing its Hoa Lac campus to welcome 17,000 students for the 2026-2027 academic year, focusing on modern infrastructure and a green urban model. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-university-hanoi-prepares-hoa-lac-campus-for-17000-students --- Cite as: VNU Hoa Lac campus student relocation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vnu-hoa-lac-campus-student-relocation