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19 Jun 2026, 04:25 UTC · 4h ago

Hong Kong Universities Scale Global Heights, Cementing Education Hub Status

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The HKSAR Government has increased the admission ceiling for non-local students in taught programmes at funded post-secondary institutions to 50%. — Direct policy change to increase student volume and internationalization, potentially boosting local service and real estate demand.
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Two Hong Kong universities entered the top 20 of the 2027 QS World University Rankings for the first time, with five institutions in the top 100. — Improves the city's soft power and attractiveness for high-end global talent, though the direct immediate financial impact is modest.
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The HKSAR Government is increasing the over-enrollment ceiling for self-financing places in funded research postgraduate programmes to 120%. — Expands capacity for academic research and talent cultivation, supporting long-term economic competitiveness.
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