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Hong Kong targets 200,000 non-local students by 2035

9/8/2026

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  • Hong Kong aims to host 200,000 non-local students by 2035, targeting global education hub status.
  • CBRE projects 40-50 new international school campuses to serve 30,000-40,000 non-local students.
  • The schools could require up to an additional 1.11 million square metres of gross floor area.
  • Tertiary institutions expect 150,000 more students, needing 1.39-2.14 million square metres of academic space.
  • Marcos Chan said "Hong Kong’s education sector is undergoing a structural transformation."