University of Hong Kong; Chinese University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; City University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Baptist University; Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts; Hong Kong Shue Yan University.
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As an international city, Hong Kong's universities have gathered many top universities in the world and are regarded as the treasures of Asian higher education. Among the eight universities in Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong ranks first with its rich historical background and excellent academic strength. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Hong Kong and is regarded as one of the top universities in Asia.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (hereinafter referred to as "Hong Kong"), the full name of which is People's Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region, is located in the south of China, bordering the Pearl River Estuary in the east, Macau across the sea in the west, Shenzhen in the north and Wanshan Islands in Zhuhai in the south. Its regional scope includes Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and 262 surrounding islands, with a land area of 1 13.76 square kilometers.
By the end of 2022, the total population was 7,333,200, which is one of the regions with the highest population density in the world, with the life expectancy ranking first and the human development index ranking fourth in the world. "One country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy are the basic national policies of the China government.
Hong Kong is a highly prosperous free port and an international metropolis. Together with new york and London, it is also called "Newport". It is the third largest financial center in the world, an important international trade and shipping center, and an international innovation and technology center. It is also one of the freest economies and most competitive cities in the world, enjoying a high reputation in the world and being rated as the third largest first-tier city in the world by GaWC.
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Since September 2007, Hong Kong has implemented a new "three-three-four" academic system, that is, three years of junior high school, three years of senior high school and four years of university, replacing the traditional British academic system (three years) and implementing a four-year university system. Higher education in Hong Kong includes statutory universities, statutory colleges, registered tertiary institutions, institutions under the Vocational Training Council and general institutions. At present, there are 22 institutions of higher learning that can award degrees.