Discover why Hong Kong is the premier destination for global university students. Leverage world-ranked universities, vibrant culture, and groundbreaking opportunities aligned with Hong Kong's 2025 vision for innovation and growth.
Launch Your Future in Hong Kong:
Where East Meets West and Innovation Meets Opportunity
Welcome to Hong Kong, a dynamic, international hub where a world-class education is your launchpad to a career without borders. For students seeking an academic experience that is both rigorously intellectual and vibrantly cultural, Hong Kong offers an unparalleled advantage.
The 2025 Policy Address by the Chief Executive has further cemented Hong Kong’s commitment to nurturing top talent, fostering innovation, and providing exceptional opportunities for students from around the globe.
Why choose Hong Kong for your university studies?
Home to multiple institutions consistently ranked among the top 100 globally, ensuring a premium education recognised worldwide.
Immerse yourself in a truly international environment. Build a global network and gain a deep understanding of Asian markets and culture, all while being in a city where English is widely spoken.
Experience the seamless blend of ancient Chinese traditions with a modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle. From towering skyscrapers to serene hiking trails, your student life will be anything but ordinary.
Hong Kong is a global financial, tech and trade centre. Gain access to internships and career opportunities with leading multinational corporations and innovative start-ups.
Teamwork at CUHK
AI Challenge at Lingnan
Robotics at HKU
The 2025 Vision: Supercharging Your Student Experience
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is actively investing in your future. The 2025 Policy Address outlines a bold strategy to make Hong Kong even more attractive for international talent and students.
Fostering Innovation and Technology (I&T) Talent
The policy address doubles down on establishing Hong Kong as an international I&T hub. This means direct benefits for you:
Increased funding and support for universities in key areas like Artificial Intelligence, Life Health Tech, FinTech, and New Materials and Energy
Get hands-on experience in cutting-edge research centres and the sprawling Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP), soon to be one of the largest of its kind in the world.
The government is actively attracting the world's leading tech enterprises and institutes to set up R&D centres in Hong Kong, creating unparalleled internship and project collaboration opportunities for students.
Enhancing Talent Attraction and Retention
The Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) has been a resounding success. For students, the pathway post-graduation is clearer than ever:
The policy reinforces measures to retain non-local graduates by extending their stay to seek employment, making it easier to transition from your studies to a thriving career in Hong Kong.
Join a growing community of young, ambitious professionals from all over the world who have chosen Hong Kong as their home.
Developing a Sustainable and Liveable City
Your study environment matters. The 2025 address commits to:
This ambitious project will create a vibrant new hub integrating education, innovation, and living spaces, enhancing the overall student experience
Commitments to carbon neutrality and enhancing green spaces ensure you study in a healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban environment.
Enriching Our Cultural and Arts Landscape
A well-rounded education goes beyond the classroom. Hong Kong is bolstering its status as a East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange with new world-class facilities and events, ensuring your time here is culturally rich and inspiring.
Champions at Lingnan
The hard yards at CHUK
Robotics at CHUK
Lingnan welcome
Your Journey: From Student to Professional in Hong Kong
Imagine this pathway:
Study ...
You complete your degree at a world-ranked university in Hong Kong.
Work ...
You use the standard IANG visa to gain crucial post-study work experience for 1-2 years.
Thrive ...
As you progress in your career, you may qualify for the TTPS, which offers a longer initial stay period with an initial stay of 36 months (Category A) or 24 months (Categories B and C) further solidifying your future in the region.
The Top Talent Pass Scheme is more than a visa - it's an invitation to grow with Hong Kong. By choosing to study here, you are positioning yourself at the heart of a global talent hub with a supported and clear roadmap for your career.
Ready to see if you qualify?
https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/TTPS.html
Learn about the IANG visa for graduates:
https://www.immdgov.hk/eng/services/visas/IANG.html
Explore Hong Kong's universities (listed alphabetically):
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Education University of Hong Kong
Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Discover Scholarships:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Embark on an academic journey where East seamlessly meets West, and your career prospects are propelled onto the global stage. Hong Kong offers more than just a world-class degree; it is a dynamic, vibrant gateway to Asia, brimming with unparalleled professional opportunities and cultural experiences.
With a robust array of scholarships designed to support international talent, your ambition is within financial reach.
Don't just dream about a future at the forefront of innovation - take the decisive step to define it. Start your journey now by exploring the websites of Hong Kong's top universities to discover your programme and unlock the programme that will launch your extraordinary adventure.
Your future in one of the world's most exciting cities awaits.
Ready to Make Hong Kong Your Classroom?
What are you waiting for?
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong isn't just a place to study; it's a place to grow, connect, and become a citizen of the world.
