Why did the number of applications for studying in Hong Kong explode by 77%? 23fall advises you to plan early

　　In recent years, due to the epidemic, the pace of many people studying abroad has been restricted, so many students have shifted their study abroad goals to Hong Kong. Compared with other countries, Hong Kong's geographical location is relatively close, security and cost-effective are very high, so regardless of whether there is an epidemic or not, what the results are, 70% of students who are ready to go abroad in China will apply for Hong Kong schools, plus the degrees in Hong Kong itself are very limited, so it is also very normal for Hong Kong applications to increase by 77%.

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　　22FALL The number of Hong Kong master's degree applicants soared

　　The University of Chinese hong Kong is the largest, most admitted and most representative school in Hong Kong, and the application number generated by its online application system is positively correlated with the number of applicants (but not one-to-one correspondence with the number of applicants), so it can reflect the changing trend of Hong Kong applications this year through the change of application number.

　　December 5, 2020 CUHK.com 21323538

　　December 5, 2021 CUHK online application number 22341798

　　In terms of application numbers, 22Fall is up 77% from 21Fall, compared to -13% in the same period last year.

　　HKUST 22fall graduate applicants also rose 48% from the same period last year...

　　It can be seen that Hong Kong has achieved an unshakable position in the study abroad circle by virtue of its superior geographical location, safety and security and cost-effective advantages.

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　　The reason why it is more difficult to apply for studying in Hong Kong

　　The return of past students

　　As we all know, most of 21Fall's applicants chose Gap even if they got an offer. Or those who originally had the intention of studying abroad, chose to find a job first under the epidemic, or try their luck in graduate school. But from this decade, college students graduated nothing more than graduate school, work, study abroad three major directions, and last year the road to study abroad was blocked, and the other two directions did not expand enrollment, so the reality is that the examination should not be able to study or not to be admitted, looking for a job also encountered difficulties in not being high or low.

　　Gap player applications have had a huge impact on recent graduates, as there is no shortage of 985/211 players in this group, as well as a lot of lost work experience.

　　For fresh applicants, the pressure from competitors is also very large.

　　Haiben joins the battlefield

　　This group is easy to ignore, in the past, the study abroad application for research to domestic undergraduates as the main group, due to the continuous growth of domestic international schools in recent years, the Haiben group gradually grew, and international schools are basically foreign universities. In the past two years, the previous incremental Haiben has successively graduated from undergraduate, and continuing to study for graduate school has become the main trend.

　　After Haiben joined the battlefield, overseas school admissions (representative schools such as Manchester University in the United Kingdom) originally had a preferential admission tendency for Haiben students, which was due to the fact that the admission committee's familiarity with Haiben University or the overall trust would be higher than that of domestic universities, so in the same background, some schools would most likely give priority to Haiben.

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　　The number of fresh graduates has increased

　　A simple logic, the number of college students increases every year, the base of this part rises year by year, and the proportion of study abroad in the top 985/211, stable at 15%-20% per year, coupled with the addition of a lot of new universities, especially Sino-foreign joint universities, the proportion of some graduates of such schools is as high as 50%+.

　　Whether it is graduate school or study abroad, there are so many degrees. More monks and less porridge is such a simple truth.

　　The overall application requirements of the eight major universities in Hong Kong

　　Background: No card college background, but preferential admission to domestic 985/211;

　　IELTS: Generally 6.5 points 6, and when applying for IELTS, the school will accept it. Some majors recognize CTE-6 scores, but it is recommended to apply with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores;

　　Interview: Interview is required for some majors; interviews are required for basically all majors at the University of Hong Kong;

　　Remarks: The top three business professionals in Hong Kong are recommended to have GMAT/GRE, and the double non-equal score is recommended to be 88+.

　　The University of Hong Kong

　　The history of the University of Hong Kong can be traced back to 1910 and can be said to be one of the universities with a long history and strong strength in Hong Kong. Although Hong Kong is an international financial center and is also influenced by European and American culture, the University of Hong Kong can see its strong Chinese characteristics from the school motto "Mingde Gewu". This originated from the famous phrase of "University" and still affects every Hong Kong university.

　　Master's Admission Requirements:

　　Possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent;

　　985/211 minimum 85+, double non-87+;

　　TOEFL80 or above or IELTS 6.5 or above (not less than 6.0 per item);

　　Some majors have work experience or GMAT score requirements, and colleges of letters, law schools, master of journalism programs, etc. may set higher English proficiency requirements.

　　Fee (HKD/year): Tuition fee of about HK$100,000--300,000/year (of which MBA tuition fee is higher, generally around HK$450,000).

　　Strengths: Economics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Food and Nutritional Sciences, etc.

　　University of hong kong Chinese

　　The University of Chinese hong Kong is Asia's top and internationally renowned public research university, information science, biomedical science, economics and finance, earth information and earth science are the five key research areas of the school, around the formation of disciplines, professions are also extraordinary strength, highlighting the Hong Kong Chinese University has always adhered to the "combination of tradition and modernity, integration of China and the West" this educational philosophy. Of course, when it comes to Chinese university has to mention its characteristics - the ace departments such as the Chinese department, the history department, the sociology department and other ace departments and majors among them.

　　ABOUT TOEFL79 OR IELTS 6.5, OR CET-6:430 or above;

　　Some majors have work experience requirements;

　　The 985/211 average score requires 80-85+ double non-85-87+ (the average score requirement for most majors is equivalent to that of HKU, and the average score requirement for some majors is not high).

　　Fee (HKD/year): Tuition fee of about HK$180,000/year -250,000/year (of which MBA tuition fee is higher, generally around HK$400,000).

　　Advantages: Financial Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Taxation, Corporate Behavior, Risk Management, Medicine, Pharmacy, Botany, Nursing, etc.

　　The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

　　HKUST is an important member of the Pacific Rim University Alliance, the Association of East Asian Research Universities, the Asian University Alliance, the Chinese University Presidents Association, the Beijing-Hong Kong University Alliance, the Guangdong-Hong Kong University Alliance, and has been accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, making it a top and internationally renowned research university in Asia. The university focuses on science and technology and business management, and attaches equal importance to humanities and social sciences, especially business and engineering.

　　TOEFL80 or IELTS 6.5 or above, some majors require IELTS 6.0 or CET-6:430 or above;

　　The equalization requirement can refer to the port Chinese;

　　Fee (HKD/year): Tuition fee of about HK$100,000/year - 300,000/year (of which the MBA tuition fee is higher, generally around HK$530,000).

　　Advantages: Financial Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Marketing, Risk Management, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Architecture, etc.

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　　City University of Hong Kong

　　City University of Hong Kong is a well-known "small" university located in the heart of Hong Kong's Kowloon Tong, located in the heart of Hong Kong's Kowloon Tong. City University of Hong Kong is mainly based on science, engineering and business, and the Department of Electronic Engineering is among the best in Asia. Marketing, media and other majors are also very outstanding. Many majors in Hong Kong are keeping up with the international pace, and the employment prospects are very impressive.

　　Possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent;

　　TOEFL79 or above or IELTS 6.5 or above, CET6 level 450 or above, humanities TOEFL 80 or above, or IELTS 6.5 or above;

　　The average score of 985/211 is 80+, and the average score of both non-colleges and universities is 80-85+;

　　Some majors have work experience requirements.

　　Fee (HKD/year): Tuition fee of about HK$100,000/year - 200,000/year (of which MBA tuition fee is higher, generally around HK$250,000).

　　Advantages: Computer Science, Biology, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Materials Science, etc.

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　　The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

　　Located in the heart of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University can be the beginning of experiencing the prosperity of Hong Kong and the advancement of higher education. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University can also be called unique in its profession. For example, optometry, engineering physics, occupational therapy and other majors are unique to Hong Kong. These professions, which are closely linked to the international cutting-edge technology, convey a new concept and employment direction, where brave young people can certainly realize their dreams.

　　TOEFL80 or above, or IELTS 6.0 or above, or CET-6:430 or above;

　　The average score of 985/211 is 75-80+, and the average score of both non-colleges and universities is 80+;

　　Fee (HKD/year): Tuition fee of approximately HK$100,000/year - 230,000/year.

　　Advantages: Financial Accounting, Logistics, Hotel Management, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, Social Work, etc.

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　　Lingnan University, Hong Kong

　　Lingnan University in Hong Kong, which has no engineering or science subjects, is known for its English, Chinese and philosophy. Unlike some polytechnic universities, Lingnan University attaches great importance to students' language skills. In today's Hong Kong, it is important to master Mandarin, Cantonese and English, and Lingnan University allows students to consciously learn the language and sets credits for this purpose. A student who has mastered "two languages and three languages" is very popular in Hong Kong, so this learning process has greatly benefited students.

　　TOEFL79 or above, or IELTS6.0 or above, or CET-6;

　　The average score of 985/211 is 75-80+, and the average score of both non-colleges and universities is 80+.

　　Fee (HKD/year): Tuition fee of approximately HK$100,000/year - 160,000/year.

　　Strengths major: Cultural Studies.

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　　Hong Kong Baptist University

　　Baptist University is a Hong Kong higher education institution that cooperates with mainland universities and institutions. This is the case with the Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, which is taught by outstanding teachers from Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas, adopts the teaching plan and management mode of Hong Kong Baptist University, and perfectly combines the essence of the teaching methods of the Mainland and Hong Kong in accordance with the curriculum and teaching materials stipulated by Baptist University.

　　TOEFL79 or above, or IELTS 6.0/6.5 or above, or CET-6:430 or above;

　　Individual majors require work experience.

　　Fee (HKD/year): Tuition fee of approximately HK$100,000/year - 180,000/year.

　　Advantages: Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Biology, Journalism and Communication.

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　　The Education University of Hong Kong

　　The Education University of Hong Kong is the only university in Hong Kong based on teacher education, and is also one of the eight statutory public universities under the University Grants Committee, and is a member of the Beijing-Hong Kong University Alliance, the Guangdong-Hong Kong University Alliance and the Shanghai-Hong Kong University Alliance. At the same time, as the Hong Kong government is promoting Mandarin teaching, the employment rate of mainland students in many schools of education is very promising. The high status of teachers in Hong Kong also makes the salary of new graduates of the University the first in the whole hong Kong university for several consecutive years.

　　TOEFL61 or above, or IELTS6.0 or above, or CET-6;

　　985/211 Average score required 75+ Double non-institutional average score required 75-80+.

　　Fee (HKD/year): Tuition fee of approximately HK$100,000/year - 120,000/year.

　　Strengths major: Pedagogy.

　　In general, the application difficulty of these eight universities is relative, the application difficulty of the top three in Hong Kong is naturally higher, and the other schools have their own advantages in different aspects, and students can choose colleges according to their own interests and needs.

　　Give 23FALL recommendations

　　23FALL students should prepare and plan earlier, because the application for studying abroad is also in the inner volume, and you need to do more fine polishing of your various backgrounds, make a more accurate positioning of your application direction, and make the clearest understanding of the direction of future employment.

　　According to the current situation, the number of students studying in Hong Kong will further rise, and the increase in difficulty is also a trend, the sooner you prepare for positioning, language tests and other content, in order to cope with the changes with no change.

　　At the same time, early preparation has another advantage, as early as possible to determine the application can not only calmly prepare the hardware background conditions, but also have more time to improve their soft background, prepare without panic, the effect is better.