The best universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, like the whole Asian world, still remains an unknown territory for many Russians. Studying in America or in Europe has already ceased to be something special, but very few people think about higher education in Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong today is one of the leading financial centers in the world. The main offices and representative offices of a number of the largest corporations in the world are located there, so studying in Hong Kong is a great chance to get acquainted with their activities.

Of course, first of all, higher education or MBA programs in Hong Kong may be of interest to those who see their future in business or the financial sector.

Distinctive features of universities

Each of the universities in Hong Kong has its own criteria for the selection of applicants. Although higher education in Hong Kong is paid (tuition at universities in Hong Kong is $ 5,000-7,000 US), universities are physically unable to accept everyone and select only the best for themselves. Applications of foreigners for admission to a university in Hong Kong are considered separately and for a very long time - from six months to 9 months.

Education at universities in Hong Kong is conducted mainly in English. Even for foreigners, there are special grants and grants that are issued to a particular student based on the results of his academic performance. For those whose students have long been behind, there are MBA programs in Hong Kong - and this may be even more promising.

From 2005 to 2010, in Hong Kong the number of MBA students from America grew by 114%, the number of students from Europe - by 135%. This suggests that the Western world is closely monitoring what is happening in Hong Kong.

For those whose business is somehow connected with Asia, MBA in Hong Kong is a great opportunity to look at the economic world from an Asian point of view. Even if in the future you do not plan to stay in Asia, with an Asian MBA diploma you can find work in international companies and companies that cooperate with China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

After all, the employer is extremely interested in that its employees not only understand business and economics, but also know Asian specifics from the inside.

It must be said that Hong Kong, for a long time being a colony of Great Britain, still retained the English education system. It is interesting that, for example, teaching at the University of Hong Kong, the oldest and most prestigious university in the city, is based on the British model. Its benefits are on the face.

The most developed modern system, the best minds in Asia, Europe and America teach here. Studying, of course, is not easy here, because the best students of China enter this university and set the “high standard”.

Upon graduation, a foreign student receives a work visa, so if you wish, you can stay to work in China.

The University of Hong Kong is confidently in first place in Asia and 21st among the best universities in the world according to the British magazine Times Higher Education. At present, 22 thousand students from 78 countries are studying at this university.

In general, Americans and Europeans have long come to Hong Kong to study: 20% of undergraduate students and 50% of undergraduates at the University of Hong Kong are foreigners. Many today are entering the "economy", "finance" and "international business". And this is understandable, because in China now the country's economy is developing rapidly.

By the way, one cannot fail to note the employment of students upon graduation. After all, the region itself provides a lot of employment opportunities, and students are well aware of this. Over the past five years, despite the economic downturn in the world, almost all university graduates found work. More than 97% of successfully employed graduates.

The best universities in Hong Kong:

# 1 The University of Hong Kong

No.2 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

No.3 Chinese University of Hong Kong

No. 4 Hong Kong Polytechnic University

No. 5 Hong Kong Baptist University

In addition to these large educational institutions, in Hong Kong there are other institutions of a narrow profile. They have accreditation for issuing diplomas of higher and secondary special education.

No. 1 Hong Kong Institute of Technology

No. 2 Hong Kong College of Technology

No. 3 Yew Chung Community College

No. 4 Caritas Bianchi College of Careers

Also worth mentioning is Savannah College of Art and Design, a Hong Kong branch of a renowned American university.

If you are planning to study in Hong Kong, then read the article on accommodation options in this country.