Studying in Hong Kong

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As one of the world’s most competitive cities, Hong Kong is home to some of Asia Pacific’s top-notch universities in terms of their teaching and research achievements. According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2023, five Hong Kong universities rank among the top 100.

The University of Hong Kong: 21st
The Chinese University of Hong Kong: 38th
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: 40th
The City University of Hong Kong: 54th
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: 65th

HK’s attraction for Mainland and overseas students

Academic freedom and learning in a cosmopolitan and liberal environment
Excellent prospects for internships and further education provided by universities
High-ranking, internationally recognised qualifications
International perspective and employment opportunities
Vibrant multi-cultural scene expanding students’ horizons
Geographical and cultural proximity favourable to Mainland students

More information about studying in Hong Kong can be found here.

Scholarships for non-local students
With a view to attracting outstanding local students to advance their studies at home, and meritorious non-local students to pursue higher education opportunities in Hong Kong, the HKSAR Government established in 2008 a HK $1 billion HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund to recognise outstanding local and non-local students. To strengthen education collaboration with Belt and Road countries, Belt and Road Scholarships have been offered to students coming from countries along the Belt and Road regions. Please click here for more information.

International school
Hong Kong has a vibrant international school sector, which helps meet the demand for international school places from non-local families living in Hong Kong and families coming to Hong Kong for work or investment. In the 2022/23 school year, there are 54 international schools and 7 Private Independent Schools (PISs) offering non-local curriculum in Hong Kong. The international schools provide more than 10 curricula, including British, American, Australian, Japanese, Singaporean, French, German, Korean, Canadian and the International Baccalaureate programme.
To search for information about international schools, please click here for more information.

(Persons coming to study in Hong Kong are required to obtain an appropriate visa or entry permit before arrival. Click here for general information on studying in Hong Kong, including entry arrangement.)