Core Viewpoint - The increasing number of graduate students in China has led to a shortage of on-campus accommodation, particularly affecting professional master's students who are often left without housing options [2][3][4][8]. Group 1: Current Situation of Graduate Student Accommodation - Many universities, including Fudan University and Peking University, have stopped providing on-campus accommodation for full-time professional master's students, forcing them to seek off-campus housing [4][10]. - The cost of off-campus housing is significantly higher, with reports indicating monthly rents in cities like Shanghai reaching 3000 yuan, while on-campus accommodation can be as low as 1000-2000 yuan per year [5][6]. - The average living space per student has not met the standards set by the State Council, and this has been declining in recent years [6][7]. Group 2: Reasons for Accommodation Shortage - The rapid expansion of graduate enrollment, which has doubled over the past decade to exceed 1.35 million in 2024, has outpaced the construction of new dormitories [7][8]. - The distinction between academic master's and professional master's programs has led to a prioritization of resources, with professional master's students facing more accommodation challenges due to their shorter study duration and different resource needs [8][10]. Group 3: Responses and Solutions - Universities are encouraged to actively address accommodation shortages rather than shifting the burden to students, as highlighted in a joint directive from several government departments [12][18]. - Initiatives are underway in various universities to build new dormitories, purchase idle properties for student housing, and renovate old dormitories to improve living conditions [16][20][21]. - For instance, Inner Mongolia University plans to invest 188 million yuan to build new student dormitories, while Guizhou University has initiated projects to provide additional accommodation for graduate students [16][17].