Hong Kong universities hunt for overseas students as mainland Chinese numbers soar
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The number of mainland Chinese undergraduate students at Hong Kong's public universities has surpassed 10,000 for the first time, accounting for about 70% of all non-local students. In an effort to attract more international students, the eight public universities will conduct a joint recruitment trip to India in the first half of this year, with a focus on mathematics talents. The number of non-local students from 'the rest of the world' has decreased by 15% over the past five years. The government plans to double the non-local student quota for publicly funded institutions' taught programs to 40% from September 2024. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Polytechnic University have already exceeded the existing quota, with more than 20% of their students being non-locals. The University Grants Committee has allocated HK$30 million to promote internationalization at the eight universities. The universities will participate in international education expos, organize recruitment trips, and carry out marketing activities. They will also embark on a joint recruitment trip to India. Other countries, including France, Malaysia, and South Korea, are also aiming to attract Indian students.
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