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PolyU launches a series of international education activities in response to the "Study in Hong Kong Week".

According to the Hong Kong News on February 27th. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University said on February 27, responded positively to the Hong Kong Government's "Study in Hong Kong Week" call, this week to launch a series of international education activities, including jointly organized with the seven University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities, "2026 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Annual Conference and Exhibition", to help Hong Kong build an international post-secondary education hub to expand the global academic network to fully demonstrate to the world the strengths of Hong Kong's higher education. A series of international education activities will be held this week, including the "2026 Asia Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Annual Conference and Exhibition" co-organized with seven University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities, which will help Hong Kong develop into an international hub for post-secondary education, expand its global academic network, and showcase the strengths of Hong Kong's higher education.

Under the theme of "Promoting Collaboration in the Asia-Pacific Region and Creating New Milestones in Global Education", this year's APAIE Annual Conference opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday (24th), with Dr. Jolene Choi, Secretary for Education of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (HKSAR), Mr. Timothy Lui, Chairman of the UGC, and Dr. Yau-Ka Wong, Chairman of the Education Commission, officiating at the conference, The Secretary General of the UGC, Prof. Teng Teh-chi, the Chairman of APAIE, Prof. Venky Shankararaman, the President of PolyU, Prof. Teng Kam-kwong, and representatives of the UGC-funded universities officiated at the opening ceremony.

With over 3,000 international education leaders, experts and scholars from more than 70 countries and regions around the world, the conference has reached a record high in terms of scale and number of participants, confirming Hong Kong's unique position as a platform for international education exchanges.

At the Rectors' Forum, the core session of the Annual Conference, a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Teng Jinguang focused on building a global partnership of mutual trust.

Together with the presidents and representatives of some of the world's top universities, he discussed how institutions of higher education can create a new layout of international cooperation that is mutually beneficial and win-win in an era of change, and gave insightful advice on driving the long-term development of education and research through innovation.

The Forum brings together representatives from the global education and industry sectors for forward-looking discussions on key issues in global higher education, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a leader in the global higher education community.

Prof. David Yeung, PolyU's Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student and Global Affairs), also participated in the International Student Support Exchange Seminar, sharing PolyU's tailor-made support for international students, which facilitates exchanges between students of different backgrounds, helps international students to adapt to the study and living environment smoothly, and builds up a sense of belonging to the campus.

During the meeting, Prof. Yeung also discussed with local university representatives how Hong Kong can capitalize on its advantages in higher education to attract students from all over the world to study and develop their careers.

In addition, during the Study in Hong Kong Week, PolyU organized a large-scale event, the "PolyU Partner Day", to receive more than 180 representatives of overseas partner institutions from 37 countries and regions, and to have the University's management introduce the University's fruitful achievements, latest developments and internationalization strategies over the years, The University's management introduced PolyU's achievements, latest developments, teaching and research strengths, and internationalization strategies over the years, and deepened its global partnership through campus tours and exchanges among students and faculty members.

The Centre for Teaching and Learning of Chinese Language (CLCL) of PolyU, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Confucius Institute (HKCI), also organized the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival cultural activities to build up a culturally inclusive atmosphere on campus through calligraphy, paper-cutting, experience of Chinese dress and festive food, etc. These activities attracted the participation of international students, who were able to experience the charms of the Chinese culture and demonstrated the attractiveness of Hong Kong as a hotspot for international studies.

In line with the Government's efforts to build the "Study in Hong Kong" brand, PolyU will continue to expand its global enrollment network, with a focus on emerging regions such as Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America, and provide a wide range of scholarships and support packages to attract international students with multicultural backgrounds to come to Hong Kong for further studies, and at the same time, actively leverage on its own academic strengths and international influence, and promote high-level international academic exchanges and collaboration. At the same time, the University actively utilizes its academic strengths and international influence to promote high-level international academic exchanges and collaboration, and maintains close ties and in-depth cooperation with world-leading institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge, to further promote more collaboration and academic exchanges in scientific research and enhance the attractiveness of "Study in Hong Kong".

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01 Analysis of the pros and cons of Hong Kong status

Hong Kong status is like a double-edged sword, bringing advantages in education, taxation and travel, but also challenges such as visa renewal pressure, high cost of living and limited rights and benefits in the Mainland. Whether to apply or not should be considered in the light of one's own planning, and one should be especially wary of the "welfare illusion" and the "risk of policy changes".

1) Core Strengths

①Educational Resources and Advantages for Further Study  

✅️ local education: children can enjoy 15 years of free public education, the Hong Kong DSE examination allows local students to apply for HK8 (acceptance rate of about 75%), and the tuition fee is only 1/3 of that of international schools.  

✅️ Bridge to higher education: Holders of Hong Kong Permanent Residence + Home Visit Permit can enter 300+ universities in the Mainland through the Joint Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese Students with low scores (400 points for the first grade line), or apply for 138 universities in the Mainland with DSE scores.  

✅️ Hong Kong Baby Benefits: Parents who give birth in Hong Kong with Hong Kong status will be granted permanent residence status at birth and enjoy the same educational resources.

② Taxation and Financial Freedom  

✅️ Low tax rate: personal income tax is up to 15% (Mainland comprehensive tax rate is about 45%), corporate profits tax is only 8.25%-16.5% (Mainland 25%), and there is no capital gains tax or inheritance tax.  

✅️ capital flow: Hong Kong has no foreign exchange control and funds can be freely transferred in and out of Hong Kong, which is suitable for cross-border investment and asset management.

③Medical and social security  

✅️ public healthcare: residents can enjoy public hospital services at low cost (hospitalization fee is about HK$100 per day), and the cost of treatment for major diseases such as cancer is only 1/3 of that in the Mainland.  

✅️ commercial insurance: Hong Kong insurance products cover the world with low rates and high dividends, which are suitable for high net worth people to allocate.

④ Identity flexibility and globalization  

✅️ Dual Identity: Retain the Mainland Hukou while enjoying the rights and benefits of Hong Kong status (e.g. home purchase, education), only the Hukou needs to be canceled when applying for the Home Visit Permit.  

✅️ Visa-free convenience: Hong Kong passport is visa-free/visa-on-arrival for more than 170 countries/regions, including Canada, Japan and the European Union.

⑤ Opportunities for career development  

✅️ Low competitive environment: Hong Kong's workplace is highly internationalized and salary levels are higher than those in the Mainland 20%-50% (e.g. financial and technology sectors).  

✅️ Entrepreneurial support: Hong Kong company registration process is simple, profits tax concessions, and can rely on the policies of the Greater Bay Area to expand the mainland market.

2) Main drawbacks

①Strict requirements for renewal  

● Residence requirement: "ordinary residence" (≥180 days in Hong Kong per year) must be maintained, and proof of employment, rental and tax payment is required for renewal; shell companies or long-term absence from Hong Kong are easy to be rejected.  

●Threshold for permanent residence: 7 years of continuous residence is required, during which 2-3 renewals must be completed, and the comprehensive cost is about 200,000-500,000 RMB (including living, renting, education, etc.).

② Restrictions on Interests in the Mainland  

:: Social security and pensions: if you cancel your mainland hukou, you can only withdraw the personal portion of your social security if you have not completed 15 years, and you can receive your pension normally if you have completed 15 years.  

● Restricted access to public examinations: only a small number of Hong Kong civil service posts are open in the Greater Bay Area, and most civil service and career positions in the Mainland are not available for application.  

:: Eligibility for military service: Hong Kong citizenship does not entitle a person to join the armed forces.

③ Cost of living pressures  

● Living costs: Rent in the core area of Hong Kong is about HK$3,000-8,000/month, and the average price of purchasing a home is over HK$100,000/㎡, far exceeding that of first-tier mainland cities.  

● Hidden expenses: Renewal of visa is required to maintain business activities or employment relationship in Hong Kong, and self-employed persons are required to bear the operating costs of the company (e.g. MPF, profits tax).

④ Identity transition risk  

● Home Visit Permit (HVP) Binding: The application for HVP requires the cancellation of the Mainland's household registration, which may affect the inheritance and disposal of Mainland assets (e.g. properties, bank accounts).  

● Policy changes: Hong Kong's identity policy may be adjusted with each year (e.g., talent list, visa renewal requirements), and continuous attention to compliance is required.

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02 Requirements for further studies in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Advanced Study Program (HKASP) is an immigration policy formulated by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to encourage people from outside Hong Kong to come to Hong Kong to study and stay here to work. 

Applicants can stay in Hong Kong to work and live by enrolling in a full-time undergraduate or master's degree program at a Hong Kong university and obtaining a Hong Kong Resident Identity Card and a work visa upon graduation.

Upon completion of seven years of residence, both the applicant and his/her family members will be granted Hong Kong permanent resident status.

Application Requirements for Further Study Abroad 

① Be at least 18 years old; 

② Bachelor's degree, or college + years of management experience;

③ Good command of Chinese and English; 

④ Master's degree taught in Chinese: no English requirement;

⑤ Master's degree taught in English: CET Level 6/IELTS 6.0 or above/TOEFL 79 or above;

(vi) During the period of study in Hong Kong, the applicant is able to bear the relevant living expenses for himself/herself and his/her family members.

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03 Pros and cons of studying in Hong Kong for further studies

Through studying a full-time postgraduate program (Master's/Doctorate) in Hong Kong, applying for an IANG visa to stay and work in Hong Kong after graduation, and gradually accumulating the number of years of "ordinarily resident" in order to apply for permanent residency, this is suitable for young people who wish to upgrade their academic qualifications and settle in Hong Kong.  

① Application Requirements:

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree (some majors accept college + years of work experience), language skills usually require IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79 points or above (some institutions accept Grade 6 scores), and need to pass the school interview.

The 2025 policy relaxes restrictions on part-time employment for non-local students (full-time undergraduates are free to work part-time) and extends the employment arrangements for graduates from Greater Bay Area campuses (graduates from eligible institutions in the Greater Bay Area can apply directly for a 2-year IANG visa by the end of 2026).  

② Renewal mode:

After graduation, you will be granted a 2-year IANG visa, which can be renewed in the form of "2+3+3" or "2+6" (for top talents).

Renewal of visa requires proof of employment in Hong Kong (position matching academic qualifications and salary up to standard) or entrepreneurship (with actual business operation), relying on continuous work connection.  

(iii) Pros and cons analysis:  

● Advantages: Clear threshold (clear academic and language requirements), suitable for planning status while studying, children can enjoy Hong Kong's education benefits (e.g. free public primary and secondary schools) at the same time.  

● Disadvantages: Time and tuition fees (about HK$100,000-200,000 per year), need to find a job quickly after graduation (otherwise the visa cannot be renewed upon expiration), IANG renewal requires proof of actual employment, and is less flexible than Premium/Highly Talented Pass.

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04 Process of Acquiring Hong Kong Identity through Further Study in Hong Kong

1) Assessing eligibility for application

Before applying to study in Hong Kong, you first need to assess whether you meet the requirements for applying for a master's degree in Hong Kong, including academic qualifications, GPA, English proficiency and so on.

2) Preparation and submission of applications

Prepare the required application materials, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, proof of language scores, etc., and submit your application through the school's official channels.

3) Waiting for an interview invitation

After submitting your application, you need to wait patiently for the result of the school's review. Once you receive an invitation to interview, prepare for the interview preparation review.

4) Waiting for notification of acceptance

If you successfully receive a letter of acceptance from the school, you will be required to pay the retention fee to lock in your place at the specified time.

5) Apply for a student visa

Once you have decided on a school to attend, apply to the school for a student visa to Hong Kong (Student Label), a process that usually takes 6-10 weeks.

6) Visit Hong Kong to activate student visa and apply for Hong Kong Resident Identity Card

Bring along your Hong Kong and Macau Exit Permit and Notice of Entry Permit to Hong Kong to activate your student status and apply for a Hong Kong Resident Identity Card.

7) Enrollment in school

The formal start of a full-time master's program, as scheduled by the university, requires a minimum of 2-4 days per week in school.

8) Graduation application iang visa

Upon completion of their studies, they can apply for a 2-year iang visa, during which they can stay in Hong Kong to look for work, their spouses can legally work in Hong Kong as dependents, and their children under the age of 18 can legally study and learn in Hong Kong as dependents.

9) IANG Renewal and Application for Permanent Residence

Hong Kong iang visa renewal requirements are to be found in Hong Kong, local companies employed, or self-employment mode, stay in Hong Kong to work, 2 years before the expiration of the visa need to apply for renewal four weeks in advance, the renewal mode is 2 + 3 + 3, that is, the first visa for 2 years + renewed to extend the stay of 3 years + renewed to extend the stay of 3 years, and finally reached to meet the conditions of the 7 years of continuous usual residence, you can apply for Hong Kong permanent resident identity card, to get a Hong Kong passport.

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05 Fee Reference for Further Study in Hong Kong

1) Duration of the academic program

Hong Kong Master's Degree (Taught) is generally a 1-year program, like architecture, engineering some majors some schools are 1.5-2 years.

2) Study Abroad Fees

🎯Tuition Reference

The tuition fees for different majors in different institutions are different, and the general pattern of tuition fees is as follows: popular business>general business>science and technology>literature and social sciences.

The University of Hong Kong (Polytechnic): HK$18.5-39w.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Polytechnic): HK$15-38w.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Polytechnic): HK$13-54w.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Polytechnic): HK$21-42w.

City University of Hong Kong (Polytechnic): HK$19-51w.

Hong Kong Baptist University (Polytechnic): HK$16-24w.

The Hong Kong University of Education (Polytechnic): HK$15-20w.

Lingnan University (Polytechnic), Hong Kong: HK$18-30w.

🎯 Cost of living reference

Rent: HK$4000-5000/month. Meals: HK$3000-4000/month. Others: HK$2000-3000/month.

3) Application time

🎯 The University of Hong Kong

College of Engineering: mid-October. Faculty of Science: mid-late October-November.

🎯 The Chinese University of Hong Kong generally opens for applications on September 1 each year

🎯 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology generally opens for applications on September 1 each year

🎯 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (all majors) Early round application deadline: October 15 Main round application deadline: January 15 of the following year. Final round application deadline: April 30 of the following year.

🎯City University of Hong Kong usually opens in mid-September each year

🎯Hong Kong Baptist University generally opens in mid-September each year

🎯 The Hong Kong University of Education usually opens in mid-October each year

🎯 Lingnan University in Hong Kong usually opens in early October each year

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