港澳会客厅｜蔡若莲：“留学香港”品牌独具优势

Core Viewpoint - The "Study in Hong Kong" brand has unique advantages, with Hong Kong being a concentrated hub for high-quality higher education, attracting a significant number of international students [1][3]. Group 1: International Student Interest - Hong Kong universities received over 1,000 inquiries from international students affected by U.S. restrictions on Harvard University, showcasing the strength and international credibility of Hong Kong's higher education [3]. - In the 2023/2024 academic year, approximately 23,100 non-local students are enrolled in eight universities funded by the Education Bureau, with around 14,800 pursuing bachelor's degree programs from over 100 countries and regions [3]. - The multicultural environment and high degree of internationalization in Hong Kong's universities allow students to experience diverse cultures on campus [3]. Group 2: Unique Advantages of Hong Kong Education - Hong Kong has five universities ranked among the world's top 100, attracting top professors for teaching and research [3]. - The "One Country, Two Systems" framework allows Hong Kong to connect with the world while being backed by the mainland, creating a unique cultural and linguistic environment for international students [3]. - The integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has led to four universities establishing campuses in mainland cities, enhancing academic research and talent acquisition [3]. Group 3: Housing Challenges and Solutions - The rapid increase in non-local students has intensified the shortage of student accommodation in Hong Kong [4]. - The Hong Kong government launched the "Urban Student Housing Scheme" to encourage the conversion of existing commercial buildings into student dormitories, aiming to increase accommodation supply [4]. - A funding of over HKD 10.3 billion has been allocated for the establishment of student dormitories, with 15 projects expected to provide 13,500 new government-subsidized beds by 2027 [5].