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Hong Kong Baptist University Relocates for Northern Metropolis Growth

3/20/2026

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Hong Kong's Baptist University plans to relocate its campus in 2023 from Kowloon Tong to a new academic town near the mainland border.
This relocation is part of the Northern Metropolis megaproject, which aims to develop 30,000 hectares for economic growth and housing.
University president Alexander Wai Ping-kong noted the advantages of being close to Shenzhen's tech resources.
Baptist University joins 18 other institutions proposing satellite campuses and vocational programs to boost innovation and research collaboration.

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Hong Kong's Baptist University plans to relocate its campus in 2023 from Kowloon Tong to a new academic town near the mainland border.
This relocation is part of the Northern Metropolis megaproject, which aims to develop 30,000 hectares for economic growth and housing.
University president Alexander Wai Ping-kong noted the advantages of being close to Shenzhen's tech resources.
Baptist University joins 18 other institutions proposing satellite campuses and vocational programs to boost innovation and research collaboration.