How many non-local students are going to Hong Kong universities since quota rise?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by William YiuFebruary 14, 2026 at 09:01 AM

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Hong Kong public universities saw a 17% increase in non-local undergraduate students, exceeding 20,000 in the second academic year after the government doubled admission quotas. The Education University of Hong Kong experienced the largest growth in non-local enrollment, followed by Baptist University. The government doubled the non-local student quota to 40% of local student numbers in the 2024-25 academic year, with plans to increase it to 50% in 2026-27. Education Secretary Christine Choi Yuk-lin stated the government is monitoring the situation and may review the quota if needed, considering university facilities. A scheme to convert commercial buildings into student hostels aims to add 5,000 beds to accommodate the growing number of non-local students.

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Baptist University 60% Education University of Hong Kong (EdU) 70% Christine Choi Yuk-lin ×280% Hong Kong Government ×285% Hong Kong ×290%

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