International Perspective
Hong Kong is the meeting point of Chinese and Western cultures. While developing rapidly, it also retains the traditional culture of China and blends with the customs and habits left over from the West. There are also many monuments and museums between skyscrapers.
In Hongkong, students can not only experience the deep-rooted traditional culture of China, but also feel the impact of western culture and values. It is not difficult to adapt to life in Hong Kong, and you can experience different cultural concepts and broaden your horizons.
The academic level ranks among the top in the world.
In the recently published 2022QS World University Ranking, many universities in Hong Kong have achieved excellent results, among which 5 universities entered the top 100.
Among them, the University of Hong Kong ranked first, ranking 22nd; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ranked 34th; The Chinese University of Hong Kong ranked 39th; City University of Hong Kong ranked 53rd; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ranks 66th; Hong Kong Baptist University ranks 287th, and its performance is not inferior to that of good schools in Britain and America.
You can apply for admission without an exam.
You don't need a written test to apply for graduate students in Hong Kong. Those with excellent conditions can be admitted by submitting application materials and interviewing. Students can feel different learning backgrounds and cultural characteristics without going abroad.
All-English teaching environment
Hong Kong is a bilingual and trilingual society. Written expression is in two languages, namely Chinese and English, and daily communication is in three languages, namely Cantonese, English and Mandarin.
Although Putonghua education has been popularized in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong since the return of 1997, Putonghua still exists as a "foreign language" in Hong Kong. Therefore, Hong Kong people often speak Cantonese and English in their daily lives, and English is often used in business and work environments.
Almost all subjects except Chinese are English textbooks. Similarly, the exam is also an English paper. For universities, the requirement is to use English as the language of professors.
This teaching environment has to be said to be an excellent resource. Whether you plan to work immediately after graduation or go abroad for further study, fluency in English is a big advantage.
A highly competitive teacher
Hong Kong is one of the three largest financial centers in the world, and it is as famous as new york and London. As an international metropolis, Hong Kong has also gathered mentors and friends from all over the world.
In terms of teachers, in order to improve the overall quality of the teaching staff, Hong Kong universities spend a lot of money to hire international teachers to teach every year. All university teachers have obtained doctoral degrees, among which there are many Nobel Prize winners and Fields Prize winners, which can be described as a strong faculty.
For example, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has about 450 professors, associate professors and assistant professors from 35 countries around the world. Professors at all levels have doctoral degrees, and 75% of them have obtained doctoral degrees from 62 research universities in North America. Through the daily communication between teachers and classmates, we can feel the cultures from different places, broaden our horizons and look at the world!
This course is efficient and practical.
Most of the master's degrees in Hong Kong are full-time for one year, with a compact curriculum, high learning density and strong practicality.
Courses that can only be completed in two years in China can be completed in one year in Hong Kong, and Hong Kong schools advocate pragmatic teaching concepts and require students to apply what they have learned.
Cost-effective
Compared with the Commonwealth countries such as Britain, America, Australia and Canada, the cost of studying in Hong Kong is relatively low, and the scholarships are generous. Compared with studying in Europe and America, Hong Kong's educational resources are indeed relatively cheap.
Moreover, compared with Macao and Malaysia, where the cost of studying abroad is also low, both the school level and the experience of studying abroad are far behind Hong Kong. Therefore, if you want to improve your education by studying abroad, but you don't want to give your family too much financial burden, Hong Kong is a good choice.
At the same time, Hong Kong's research-oriented masters and doctors will basically give a certain percentage of scholarships, so this is really cost-effective for many students.
Global recognition of academic qualifications
Students who have obtained a master's degree from the University of Hong Kong can choose to study abroad for a doctorate. The master's degree of the University of Hong Kong is recognized by educational institutions in many countries, while the master's degree of some mainland universities is not recognized abroad, so this is also a major advantage of choosing the University of Hong Kong to study for a master's degree.
Good employment prospects
Hong Kong has a developed economy, a great demand for employment and many jobs. Most foreign students with Hong Kong background can find satisfactory jobs. At the same time, Hong Kong is one of the regions with low unemployment rate in the world. Mainland university graduates studying in Hong Kong can work in Hong Kong as long as they meet the requirements of Hong Kong employers. Hong Kong, which has always maintained a "first come, first served" attitude, is very willing to open its doors to mainland scholars.
And compared with the situation that students can't stay in the local area after studying in Britain, students studying in Hong Kong can have a six-month work visa without continuing to look for a job after graduation. After successfully finding a job, you can apply for a 12-month work visa, which can be renewed after the expiration.
Having working experience in Hong Kong and returning to China for employment can provide you with strong background support and it is relatively easy to enter a better company.