1588 Top Students from Mainland China Admitted to Eight Major Universities in Hong Kong
According to comprehensive news from Worldway: The admission process for the eight major universities in Hong Kong for students from Mainland China has recently come to an end. In the 2014/2015 academic year, the eight universities in Hong Kong admitted approximately 1588 Mainland undergraduate students, a number similar to last year. It is noteworthy that as the attitude of Mainland students towards applying to Hong Kong universities becomes more rational, the competition this year is less intense than in previous years.
The University of Hong Kong Admits 16 Top Students from Provinces, Cities, or Subjects
As the admission process for first-tier universities in Mainland China is nearing completion, the eight universities funded by the Hong Kong government (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, Lingnan University, and The Education University of Hong Kong) have also finalized their admissions for Mainland undergraduate students. In the 2014/2015 academic year, the "Eight Major Universities" in Hong Kong admitted approximately 1588 Mainland undergraduate students, with the overall number being similar to last year.
As a leader among Hong Kong universities, The University of Hong Kong was the first to announce its admission results this year. After rigorous assessments of the students' examination scores and interviews, a total of 307 Mainland students were admitted to The University of Hong Kong.
According to reports, based on the examination rankings published by various provinces and cities, 16 students admitted to The University of Hong Kong this year ranked first in their province, city, or subject, including one student who achieved the highest score in the joint examination for overseas Chinese and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan students (a unified entrance examination set up by the Ministry of Education to attract overseas Chinese and children from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan to study in domestic universities), and The University of Hong Kong also admitted a 14-year-old prodigy from Mainland China this year.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Admits 17 Students in the Top Three of Their Provinces
Through the national unified admission plan, The Chinese University of Hong Kong admitted 306 Mainland students from 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions this year. According to reports from Southern Metropolis Daily, the admission scores for The Chinese University of Hong Kong in various provinces and cities are 130-190 points higher than the undergraduate score lines of local key universities. A spokesperson for The Chinese University of Hong Kong stated, "Due to sufficient student sources and in response to requests from certain provinces to increase quotas, the number of admissions has slightly increased compared to the original plan. Furthermore, among the students admitted from the top 0.01% of candidates in various provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions, 17 students ranked in the top three of their provinces." Compared to previous years, The Chinese University of Hong Kong admitted 42 students from provincial or municipal top three last year and 49 students the year before. Unlike in previous years, The Chinese University of Hong Kong did not disclose whether there were any or how many "top scorers" among the newly admitted Mainland students this year.
As a rising star among Hong Kong universities, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, which has been ranked as the top university in Asia by QS three times, admitted 169 Mainland students this year, all of whom scored in the top 0.5% of their provinces. However, the total number of applications received from Mainland students this year (nearly 6000) decreased by about 13% compared to last year's 6900 applications. A spokesperson revealed that the highest number of applications came from Beijing (16.9%), Guangdong (19.1%), and Shanghai (7.2%).
Other universities also saw similar trends, with City University of Hong Kong admitting 209 students through early admission; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University admitted over 290 Mainland students, with more than 50 receiving scholarships; Hong Kong Baptist University admitted 190 students, The Education University of Hong Kong admitted 80 students, and Lingnan University admitted 37 students.
This year, the scale of new Mainland students in the eight major universities is similar to the past two years, but the number of applications has slightly decreased. Among them, The University of Hong Kong, which conducts independent admissions in Mainland China, saw its applications drop from last year's 12,500 to "over 10,000"; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology received applications decreased from 6900 to about 6000; Hong Kong Baptist University saw its applications drop from 4900 last year to 3900 this year; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Lingnan University also experienced decreases of 12.5% and 5%, respectively.
While the number of applications has decreased, the admission numbers for each university have remained stable with a slight increase, indicating that the competition for Mainland students applying to Hong Kong universities has lessened compared to previous years.
Top Scorers Speak
Why Did They Choose Hong Kong Universities?
Wu Yaochen, the science top scorer from Shanghai who will be studying at the Faculty of Science and has been selected for The University of Hong Kong's "Undergraduate Research Training Program," stated that engaging in research in mathematics and physics has always been his goal for the future. "The University of Hong Kong provides a broad platform for exchange, giving me a valuable opportunity to study and research at a world-class institution, which is an important step on my path to achieving my dreams. I also hope to participate in more enriching activities at The University of Hong Kong to broaden my horizons and develop my social skills."
Huang Jiaxin from Ningxia, who achieved the highest score in science in Ningxia and excelled in her interview, was admitted to the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (six-year program) and received a full scholarship (HKD 175,000 per year). She stated that growing up in a family of doctors, her life has always been filled with various intersections with medicine, which led to her aspiration to become a doctor. Huang Jiaxin believes that "studying medicine at The University of Hong Kong provides me with an opportunity for growth and development; not only does it offer cutting-edge medical knowledge, but it also helps me become more independent and self-reliant."
Li Ruicheng, who scored a perfect 150 in mathematics among over 300,000 candidates in Hunan, revealed that he learned about The Chinese University of Hong Kong through recommendations from seniors and is very much looking forward to university life there, especially enjoying the college system and the beautiful campus of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Yang Yuting from Inner Mongolia has been admitted to the Faculty of Social Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. As a member of the Hui ethnic group, she expressed that knowing there is a halal restaurant at The Chinese University of Hong Kong has completely alleviated her concerns about food. She mentioned that she enjoys the free learning atmosphere at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, especially interested in international political topics, and thus chose the Faculty of Social Science, hoping to learn Cantonese as soon as possible.
Li Hangwei from Yunnan Province hopes to study law at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, as Hong Kong has a sound legal system that can provide her with an international perspective.
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