The number of non-local students admitted to Hong Kong’s public universities with Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) qualifications has risen fivefold in four years, according to the Education Bureau.By comparison, the number of local DSE candidates who qualified for those universities fell by 5 per cent over the same period, the bureau said on Tuesday.Meanwhile, universities admitted more students with non-DSE certificates who paid higher tuition fees, sparking concerns regarding social mobility.
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TUE · 2026-04-14 · 10:36 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0414-67305
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Public universities admit 65 non-local DSE pupils last year, a fivefold jump since 2022
Hong Kong's public universities saw a fivefold increase in non-local students admitted with Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) qualifications between 2022 and last year. This rise contrasts with a 5% decrease in the number of local DSE candidates qualifying for the same universities during the same period, according to the Education Bureau.
William YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-14 · 10:36 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's public universities saw a fivefold increase in non-local students admitted with Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) qualifications between 2022 and last year. This rise contrasts with a 5% decrease in the number of local DSE candidates qualifying for the same universities during the same period, according to the Education Bureau. Simultaneously, universities have been admitting more students with non-DSE qualifications who pay higher tuition fees. The Education Bureau released this data on Tuesday, highlighting a shift in university admissions. These trends have raised concerns about potential impacts on social mobility within Hong Kong.
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The number of local DSE candidates qualifying for universities fell by 5% over the same period.
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Non-local DSE student admissions to Hong Kong public universities increased fivefold since 2022.
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Universities admitted more students with non-DSE certificates who paid higher tuition fees.
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The increase in non-local and non-DSE admissions is sparking concerns regarding social mobility.
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