Why Study in Hong Kong?

Why Study in Hong Kong?

There are many reasons why you should choose to study in Hong Kong. The following are just a few reasons you may find convincing.

1. Hong Kong is the perfect entry point to the exciting Chinese mainland

According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board(HKTB): "Hong Kong has long been the primary gateway to China; home to an ancient and rich culture as well as stunning natural beauty. Travel to China is better and easier than ever before. Frequent air links from Hong Kong's international airport, efficient rail services and some of the world's largest fleets of high-speed and overnight ferries make China easily accessible.

Some of the world's greatest sites - the Great Wall, the Silk Road, The Bund in cosmopolitan Shanghai, the mighty Yangtze River and the rugged and magical landscape of Guilin are all within reach of Hong Kong."1

While studying in Hong Kong, you will be able to conveniently travel to mainland China both for sightseeing and for job interviews if you plan to build your career there. To obtain your higher education, graduate diploma, graduate degree or graduate school guide, come with us now or click here to discover more about Hong Kong.

2. Hong Kong is a land of vast opportunities

Hong Kong has a strong degree of economic competitiveness. According to the Hong Kong SAR Government: "Hong Kong is characterised by its high degree of internationalisation, business-friendly environment, rule of law, free trade and free flow of information, open and fair competition, well-established and comprehensive financial networks, superb transport and communications infrastructure, sophisticated support services, and well-educated workforce complemented by a pool of efficient and energetic entrepreneurs. Added to these are substantial foreign exchange reserves, a fully convertible and stable currency, and a simple tax system with low tax rates." 2

Hong Kong is an international financial centre in which many multinational financial institutions have set up operations. It is also the premier trading hub between mainland China and the rest of the world. There are tremendous career opportunities in Hong Kong. Attending a Hong Kong university for your postgraduate studies will enable you to establish a social network here in Hong Kong and prepare yourself for a career and business opportunities once you have graduated. For graduate research degree and Hong Kong graduate school opportunities, and to see more of Hong Kong's advantages ,click here.

3. Hong Kong is a fun and dynamic city to live in

Are you a graduate student or graduate trainee? People from all around the world come to Hong Kong to study, to work and to live. The city is a melting pot of different nationalities and cultures. As summarised by the HKTB: "Culture and heritage is what sets Hong Kong apart from the rest of Asia - indeed the world. Hong Kong is a unique fusion of Eastern and Western cultures where the old and the new live side by side." 3 Graduate programmes are available in English and Chinese. Come experience the fun and spirit of Hong Kong!

Hong Kong's Universities offer overseas students a number of scholarship programmes each year, such as Government Grants, College Scholarships, Graduate Student Scholarships, Engineering Scholarships, PhD Scholarships, Graduate Student Loans, Prizes and Student Grants, etc. These international scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and the selection process takes into account both academic ability and financial need. The awards are open to all international students, and each university also has its own awards for overseas students. Studying at a higher scholarship education institution in Hong Kong, located on the southern tip of China, offers a great opportunity and allows you to open the door to China, and the wider Asian region.

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