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Hong Kong's Non-Local Student Enrollment Soars 17%

2/14/2026

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  • Hong Kong public universities reported over 20,000 non-local undergraduate students in the second academic year since the government doubled admission quotas, a 17% increase from the previous year.
  • Education University of Hong Kong showed the highest growth, with a 90% rise over three years.
  • Starting in 2024-25, the government will raise non-local quotas to 40% of local students, aiming for 50% by 2026-27.