According to WorldWay Immigration: This year, 17 Hong Kong colleges and universities will enroll students from mainland China, and the enrollment plans of Hong Kong universities have not been adjusted due to the new college entrance examination reform. The list of these 17 institutions is as follows:
The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, The Education University of Hong Kong, Shu Yan University, The Open University of Hong Kong, Lingnan University, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Hong Kong Institute of Higher Education, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Mingde College, Tung Wah College, and Hang Seng Management College.
Recently, The University of Hong Kong officially launched its enrollment for mainland undergraduate students, opening online applications. Among the traditional top three Hong Kong universities, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is about to start its enrollment, while The Chinese University of Hong Kong will continue to enroll based solely on the college entrance examination scores according to province-based plans.
Compared with mainland universities, Hong Kong universities have distinct characteristics in autonomous enrollment, mainly reflected in the increasing number of applicants and the rising admission scores. Hong Kong universities with autonomous enrollment do not have a province-based plan and do not specify the number of enrolled students in each province, but rather consider the situation of candidates from each province and select applicants based on merit.
In recent years, the number of mainland students applying to Hong Kong universities has been increasing, leading to intensifying competition. At the same time, students admitted to Hong Kong universities from the mainland have higher college entrance examination scores as well. Although some Hong Kong universities require applicants' college entrance examination scores to reach the local first-line score in their admissions notices, the reality is that many universities admit students who exceed the local first-line score by around one hundred points. Furthermore, most Hong Kong universities conduct all-English instruction and require higher scores in the English subject. Many Hong Kong universities require applicants to have English subject scores above 110, with some programs requiring scores of 120 or above.
Officials responsible for admissions for mainland students at The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and other institutions stated: “We are not short of students and are not worried that there will be difficulties in enrollment for 2015. Our promotion of admissions policies in mainland China aims to diversify our student population.”
Among the prestigious universities in Hong Kong, each institution has its unique highlights and values. Among them, The University of Hong Kong leads the world in research in clinical medicine, chemistry, botany, and zoology; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is at the international forefront in nanotechnology and electronic information; The Chinese University of Hong Kong stands out in Chinese studies, biomedical sciences, information science, economics and finance, as well as Earth information and Earth sciences, approaching world-class levels; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and City University of Hong Kong are research-oriented institutions aimed at cultivating high-end talent; and Hong Kong Baptist University and Lingnan University promote liberal education. These leading programs attract an increasing number of top students from provinces and cities across Mainland China to apply.
“The process of mainland enrollment by Hong Kong universities has spanned over ten years. Students have transitioned from an initial lack of understanding of Hong Kong institutions to forming a trend and now towards a rational and pragmatic approach, which is a natural trend and a healthy development,” said a staff member from the Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Office at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The all-English instruction in Hong Kong institutions is also one of the reasons attracting students, “This provides a significant advantage for pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in other countries later on.”
