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Universities in Hong Kong
There are eight higher education institutes in Hong Kong funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC). There is also a number of self-funded institutions, including the Open University of Hong Kong, and public institutions such as the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
The University of Hong Kong has once again ranked 33rd in the global top 100. Photo: Karma Lo
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology maintained its position at 58. Photo: May Tse
Education in Hong Kong

5 universities in Hong Kong rank in top 100 in ‘historic’ shift from West to East

University of Hong Kong retains position as city’s highest-ranked institution, at 33rd, in Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Women and gender

Opinion | A Hong Kong professor’s sexist views have been laid bare. That’s good

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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Opinion | How Hong Kong is remapping the future of higher education

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Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Universities must rise to the Northern Metropolis challenge

The significance of three university towns goes beyond enhancing higher education. They form part of a new engine for regional integration.

An aerial view of the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area in the New Territories on September 14. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs social science to help deliver on its 5-year plan

Universities and academics can contribute the evidence needed to turn these commitments into better decisions.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can keep the talking going when US-China officials don’t

Hong Kong can’t set the terms of the contest, but with Track 1.5 diplomacy, it can decide if it is the room in which competition is managed.

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Education in Hong Kong

Self-funded campuses favoured in Hong Kong’s new university towns

Education chief Christine Choi says institutions may seek government loans to build campuses, but those that do not will be given priority.

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The first university town will be developed in Hung Shui Kiu. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | CityU’s response to disco night ‘misconduct’ an overreaction

Two adults, both at least partially dressed, took part in some harmless fun. Where is the crime in that?

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman spared jail over forging PhD reference letter for Education University

Mainland Chinese student was ordered to perform 160 hours of community service after admitting she used an altered letter to secure admission.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong’s universities must avoid ‘easy entry, guaranteed pass’ model

Readers discuss the need to ensure academic rigour in tertiary education, and university orientation camps.

Prospective students queue up for an information day event held at a local university on October 11, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong Police College becomes first government unit to roll out degree course

Police chief Joe Chow says force hopes Bachelor of Policing (Honours) (Security and Criminal Investigation) course can start by year-end.

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The police force has struggled to meet its recruitment targets since 2020. Photo: Jelly Tse
Special Reports

Hong Kong’s push to become the Belt and Road’s higher education hub

Tertiary institutions such as PolyU, EdUHK and HKUST are establishing lasting academic and industry partnerships across the world.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Why Hong Kong’s medical schools should phase in their Cantonese requirement

Readers discuss language prerequisites at the city’s medical schools, and the promise of AI.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong emerges as leading Asian study destination for Kazakhstani students

Hong Kong universities attracting growing number of students from Central Asian country, with enrolment up by 408 per cent in eight years.

CityU students Islam Seitzhanov (left) and Assem Kanabek. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Equity in education in Hong Kong must be defended at all costs

The government must seriously reflect on the rising enrolments at international and private schools even as local schools struggle to keep primary one classes filled.

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Students play on a 3D painting after school at Yiu Tung Estate, Shau Kei Wan, on September 3. Photo: Sam Tsang
US Politics

Opinion | Hong Kong and a not-so-simple father-daughter conversation about Harvard

As higher education in the West gets caught up in political theatre, Hong Kong can capitalise on the international education market shift.

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Education in Hong Kong

Elite Hong Kong schools urged to raise the bar, challenge high-ability students

External reviewers find top schools must design more demanding lessons for top performers and adjust difficulty for struggling students.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Chinese reusable rocket’s success unlocks opportunities for Hong Kong

Flurry of commercial activity offers opportunities for Hong Kong’s financial markets, research universities and the Northern Metropolis.

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This video screenshot shows the first stage of the Zhuque-3 Y2 rocket successfully completing its land-based recovery on August 19. Photo: LandSpace/Handout via Xinhua
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Diocesan Boys’ School to become first to offer 3 university pathways

Parents should weigh international competitiveness and their child’s individual suitability when choosing curricula, education expert says.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30

Authorities aim to encourage more students to take science subjects at the senior secondary level.

Mainland China

Record non-DSE admissions to Hong Kong’s universities spark calls for quotas

Number of non-DSE students in Hong Kong public universities surges 63 per cent, while local exam-takers fall to 72 per cent of intake.

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Students at the University of Hong Kong. The number of DSE students admitted to government-funded Year One university places has dropped by 7 per cent. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Over 60% of students get better outcomes after seeking university admission review

Jupas office says it received 453 requests for reconsideration following review of university entrance exam results.

Students gather at the University of Hong Kong. Thursday’s results marked the highest reconsideration success rate since 2018. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

How to help more non-Chinese-speaking students reach university in Hong Kong

Admission rate for NCS students sitting university entrance exam has remained persistently low over past five academic years.

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Education in Hong Kong

HKU, CityU secure spots in global university top 100

University of Hong Kong up five spots to 62nd, City University jumps to 95th in Academic Ranking of World Universities.

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Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new university town a test of the city’s global ambitions

Done correctly, the Northern Metropolis University Town can create new international connections and redefine what higher education can achieve.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | CUHK chief Dennis Lo ‘calm’ about talk of Nobel Prize for groundbreaking test

Scientist who pioneered non-invasive prenatal testing credits success to his team and is focused on challenges as CUHK president.

Professor Dennis Lo is vice-chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

‘Path open’ for revival of CUHK student union – if it registers, Dennis Lo says

University head also bats back at claims the university is overreliant on intake from mainland China.

Education in Hong Kong

CUHK chief urges more funds for campuses in Northern Metropolis university town

Dennis Lo says the government’s HK$10 billion loan scheme is inadequate and local universities must expand to meet future challenges and compete globally.

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