Hong Kong is expanding its university enrollment quotas for non-local students, but a surging number of applicants from the Chinese mainland is driving admission standards to new heights.
A 2026 report on studying in Hong Kong by education company New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. shows that as applicant numbers skyrocket, undergraduate admissions have shifted toward a holistic assessment model. Taught master’s programs are the fastest-growing segment, while competition for doctoral spots has intensified significantly in recent years, particularly in fields such as bioengineering, computer science and business management.
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