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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.
Queen’s College students react to their Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) results on July 16. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s children are paying the price for policy gaps in education

Policy failures have already caused a drop in English proficiency and a reading crisis. Officials must tread carefully with new AI plans.

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Education in Hong Kong

HKU ranks seventh globally for education as East Asia ‘makes strides’

Education in Hong Kong

40 Hong Kong semi-private schools eye more non-locals in education hub push

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market

Guided by the national five-year plans, the Hong Kong government is changing policies and offering attractive terms for the project.

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Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong should offer an international DSE to boost education hub goal

Growing mainland demand and a falling local birth rate add to the need for a unified, secure and globally accessible DSE pathway.

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Education in Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints veteran administrator as vice-president

Albert Chow replaces Kenneth Chen, who resigned in July, less than one year after his appointment.

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Editorial | Global exchange is key to Hong Kong’s education hub ambition

Hong Kong is strengthening its position as an education hub, but it must continue to innovate and keep pace with global developments.

Secretary for Education Christine Choi addresses the Principals’ Forum on December 9. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free autism test for 200 young children

University to launch pilot project in January using new technology that tests stool samples and provides results as quickly as one week later.

Education in Hong Kong

City to host ‘Study in Hong Kong’ week to enhance role as a global education hub

Education chief Christine Choi unveils plans for a new campaign and digital learning blueprint to attract talent and foster innovation.

A panel discussion at the fourth annual Principals’ Forum organised by the South China Morning Post. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong universities are heading north for mainland Chinese collaborations

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, which celebrates its 20th year, is a case study for why strategic cooperation is vital.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Tech focus for doctors trained at new Hong Kong medical school, HKUST head says

Professor Nancy Ip says university will use its strength in research, especially in AI, to train future doctors to treat patients.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

What must Hong Kong’s new medical school focus on to succeed?

Experts weigh in after government’s announcement that HKUST, with strong strategic and financial position, will operate city’s third medical school.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s AI push must include safeguards against AI hallucination

Readers discuss a lesson learned from a recent academic scandal, easing the rules of tax residency in Hong Kong, and dire predictions about the Chinese economy.

HKU has launched an investigation into a published doctoral thesis, after it was found to contain fictitious AI-generated references. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

‘Devastating’ losses: scammers targeting mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong

Fraudsters have cheated mainland students out of HK$110 million in first nine months this year.

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A Chinese University of Hong Kong student was scammed into transferring 200,000 yuan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | Let the elderly enjoy mahjong as a sport – with all its benefits

Readers discuss promoting the game as a way to improve health, and Hong Kong’s advantages as an education hub.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong medical student gets 1 year probation for filming men in dorm showers

University of Hong Kong student avoids jail for using hidden phone to film two male hallmates showering, calling the act a ‘one-off’ mistake.

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Journal defends work with fake AI citations amid Hong Kong university probe

Veteran journal editor calls for better enforceable policies to regulate the role of artificial intelligence in academic work.

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HKU says it has launched an investigation into the incident. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | 5 ways Hong Kong can stand out as a global education hub

Hong Kong faces a competitive squeeze between an agile Singapore and a rapidly advancing mainland in the race to attract international students.

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Hong Kong Laureate Forum kicks off as city woos global science talent

The four-day event aims to facilitate exchanges between Shaw Prize winners and young scientists.

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | University of Hong Kong ‘pursuing plan’ to open Saudi Arabia campus

‘The university sees an opportunity in Saudi Arabia and has a plan to open a campus in Riyadh,’ source says.

Sources say HKU will open a campus in Riyadh. Photo: Reuters
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Opinion | Hong Kong’s international students should leave with more than an education

Trump’s ‘compact’ for higher education institutions adds to international students’ uncertainty; Hong Kong must cultivate integration to be attractive.

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International students at the University of Hong Kong on September 19. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK’s culturally tailored predictive tool cuts risks for diabetics in Hong Kong

Specially developed for the Chinese population, predictive model could make healthcare more sustainable, affordable and accessible.

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Debut ranking in top 10% globally boosts self-awareness: Hong Kong EdU head

While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong should open up public schools to international pupils: university head

EdU president also encourages authorities to offer more scholarships at public universities and ensure academic programmes are future-proof.

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The proposal would require international students to pay the full fees to go to public schools, a university head has said. Photo: SCMP
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Letters | When it comes to halal inclusivity, John Lee is listening

Readers discuss an exchange with the Hong Kong chief executive, support for mainland Chinese mothers, and the US president’s surprise at China’s rare earth export controls.

A crowd throngs the Halal Food Festival 2025@Yau Tsim Mong along the Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard in Tsim Sha Tsui on April 19. Photo: Nora Tam
Education in Hong Kong

126 fake academic credential reports logged in first 7 months: Hong Kong police

Force arrested 55 people between January 2022 and July this year for allegedly using fraudulent credentials at local universities.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival

Number of international first-year students at city’s public universities below pre-pandemic levels despite government doubling quotas.

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