Mainland Higher Education Expo 2024/25 to be held on December 2 and 3
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There are 138 Mainland higher education institutions participating in the Admission Scheme (listed in Annex), of which 129 will set up exhibition booths to provide information on aspects such as faculties and subjects, admission criteria and the number of student places. Representatives from the Ministry of Education will also explain the application procedures and admission arrangements of the Admission Scheme.
A number of sharing sessions will be held during the Expo, covering topics including an introduction by representatives of Mainland institutions to the characteristics of individual programmes, a discussion of their study experiences by Hong Kong students who graduated from Mainland institutions, and an analysis of career prospects provided by guest speakers. The Expo also has an online platform (www.studymainland.hk) where all participating Mainland higher education institutions will set up virtual exhibition booths.
In addition, the EDB has collaborated with the China Education Exchange (Hong Kong) Centre and Hok Yau Club to compile the Handbook on the Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions. The handbook provides comprehensive information on the Admission Scheme and further studies on the Mainland. It will be distributed free of charge at the Expo. The electronic version (Chinese version only) will also be available at the EDB's website (www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/tc/edu-system/postsecondary/policy-doc/pilot-scheme/scheme_2024/Handbook2024_25.pdf).
The Ministry of Education has earlier announced the detailed arrangements of the Admission Scheme for the 2024/25 academic year. The number of Mainland higher education institutions participating in the Scheme will increase to 138, coming from 21 provinces/municipalities and one autonomous region of the Mainland. Candidates sitting for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination in 2024 can apply with their results.
The Mainland higher education institutions participating in the Admission Scheme admit Hong Kong students based on their HKDSE Examination results, thereby exempting them from taking the Joint Entrance Examination for Mainland Institutions, and providing them with multiple study pathways and opportunities to connect with the country's development.
Details of the Admission Scheme are available at the EDB's website (www.edb.gov.hk/admissionscheme).
Ends/Monday, November 27, 2023
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