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

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

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman spared jail over forging PhD reference letter for Education University

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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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.

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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.

A pharmacist introduces services provided at an HKUMed Community Pharmacy in December 2024. The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Medicine has revised its language requirements for admission. Photo: Nora Tam
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.

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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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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Harvard University campus, January 2, 2024. Photo: AP
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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Students attend physical education class at Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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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.

Students get some hands-on experience at the 59th Joint School Science Exhibition earlier this month. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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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The University of Hong Kong rose five places from 67th last year to 62nd. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

Students at the Sha Tin campus for the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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CUHK president Dennis Lo says Hong Kong must provide more support for universities to build campuses in the Northern Metropolis university town. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades

Union makes announcement in social media post, citing ‘changes in the situation both on and off campus’ without detailing specifics.

Education in Hong Kong

Tung Wah College says sorry for wrongly sending 11,000 hopefuls admission offers

Distressed applicants vent frustrations online following retraction of offers hours after being sent.

Education in Hong Kong

Saved as a baby, HKU medical newbie aims to pass on ‘hope, courage’ to society

HKU’s medical faculty admits 184 DSE students, equivalent to about 61 per cent of its 300 first-year places.

(Clockwise from back row left) Luann Ma, Chan Hoi-yin, Brendan Hui, Ryan Tao and Ng Ka-wing are among the top DSE scorers who will pursue a career in medicine at HKU. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

34% of Hong Kong students win university, diploma spots under admissions system

Jupas office also notes total number of applicants increased by about 5.3 per cent year on year to 45,545.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong says 12 of this year’s top DSE scorers have received offers from the institution. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Can this surgery help Alzheimer’s patients?

Researchers conducting clinical trial for operation that drains abnormal build-up of two protein types in brain.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Playing instrument helps medical students perform surgical tasks better: study

HKU study of 203 final-year medical students shows those with musical experience completed surgical tasks 10 per cent faster and more skilfully.

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