Hong Kong, the World City
Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, is one of the most vibrant cosmopolitan cities in the world. The cultural diversity, safe and convenient living environment, as well as affordable cost of living, all make Hong Kong a great place for education and career seeking.
More info about studying in Hong Kong is available here: http://studyinhongkong.edu.hk/
(Information in this section is extracted and adapted from the websites www.gov.hk, www.discoverhongkong.com, www.investhk.gov.hk and www.lonelyplanet.com.)
Strategic Location
Hong Kong is strategically located at the heart of Asia, alongside many of the region’s most exciting business markets. The airport, Hong Kong International Airport, is one of the world’s busiest international airports and a hub for many international airlines. It is one of only 13 airports in the world with a 5-Star Skytrax rating and has been ranked the world’s best international airport multiple times in the past decades. Flights are available to around 220 destinations worldwide, including about 50 Mainland destinations, with popular destinations often served by multiple daily flights.
The Gateway to China
Over the last few decades, Hong Kong has always been the bridge between the East and the West. Many multinational companies set up their Asian headquarter in the city overlooking their operation especially Mainland China. Prospective students who are looking to better understand this economic powerhouse need not look any further, Hong Kong is the place to be.
Over the last few decades, Hong Kong has always been the bridge between the East and the West. Many multinational companies set up their Asian headquarter in the city overlooking their operation especially Mainland China. Prospective students who are looking to better understand this economic powerhouse need not look any further, Hong Kong is the place to be.
Culturally Diversified & Cosmopolitan
The city is fast-paced, cosmopolitan and exciting with over 7 million people. It is a gateway to China and a hub of international transportation, communication and commerce. In this thriving East-meets-West metropolis, Western life style mingles with ancient Chinese culture, and old traditions co-exist with the new.
The city is fast-paced, cosmopolitan and exciting with over 7 million people. It is a gateway to China and a hub of international transportation, communication and commerce. In this thriving East-meets-West metropolis, Western life style mingles with ancient Chinese culture, and old traditions co-exist with the new.
Victoria Harbour, separating the glass towers of Hong Kong Island from the busy streets of Kowloon, is one of the world's most spectacular waterways. Beyond the commercial districts are beautiful islands and unspoiled beaches along the coast. One of the world's tallest Buddha statues is found on Lantau Island, the largest outlying island in Hong Kong.
The Financial Hub of Asia
Developed from a trading port and entrepot for China, Hong Kong progressed through an industrial era to become a leading financial, services and logistics centre in Asia. Hong Kong has long been the region’s leading financial hub. It offers a highly transparent and robust regulatory regime for financial services industries such as banking, securities and futures, insurance and retirement schemes. The city is also home to the world’s largest offshore hub in Renminbi settlement. This provides career opportunities in abundance for the graduates who wish to stay in Hong Kong.
An English-Speaking City in Asia
Hong Kong is a bilingual city with two official languages, English and Chinese. Although 97 percent of the population speaks Cantonese, business environment is usually conducted in English. Almost all information, including signs, announcements and government and business websites, is provided in English as well as Chinese. The medium of instruction in most higher education in Hong Kong is also English
Hong Kong is a bilingual city with two official languages, English and Chinese. Although 97 percent of the population speaks Cantonese, business environment is usually conducted in English. Almost all information, including signs, announcements and government and business websites, is provided in English as well as Chinese. The medium of instruction in most higher education in Hong Kong is also English
A Safe Place to Live and Study
Hong Kong is one of the safest urban cities in the world, ranked 3rd safest city in personal security in the world by The Economist Safe Cities Index 2019. Be it as a tourist or a full time student, it is safe to travel alone in most part of Hong Kong at any time. Level of racism in Hong Kong is also very low, thanks to the rich diversity of races that drives Hong Kong’s economy over the past decade.
Hong Kong is one of the safest urban cities in the world, ranked 3rd safest city in personal security in the world by The Economist Safe Cities Index 2019. Be it as a tourist or a full time student, it is safe to travel alone in most part of Hong Kong at any time. Level of racism in Hong Kong is also very low, thanks to the rich diversity of races that drives Hong Kong’s economy over the past decade.
Full of Graduate Opportunities
All non-local students can enjoy 24 months of visa-free stay after graduation from degree studies in Hong Kong. Many choose to embark on a career with around 9,000 regional headquarters and offices of multinational corporations, or to pursue further studies here in Hong Kong.
All non-local students can enjoy 24 months of visa-free stay after graduation from degree studies in Hong Kong. Many choose to embark on a career with around 9,000 regional headquarters and offices of multinational corporations, or to pursue further studies here in Hong Kong.