CityUHK supports “Study in Hong Kong” Week, exploring new opportunities for “Study in Hong Kong”
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally in multiple university rankings and recognised as the “Most International University in the World” for two consecutive years, actively participated in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s “Study in Hong Kong” Week from 23 February to 1 March, promoting the “Study in Hong Kong” brand through multiple channels.
As one of the co-hosts of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference & Exhibition, CityUHK, together with seven other universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC), jointly hosted the “Study in Hong Kong” Pavilion. During the event, representatives from CityUHK’s Global Engagement Office and various colleges arranged over 130 meetings, exchanging ideas with representatives from numerous universities worldwide, including Harvard University, National University of Singapore, Nagoya University, Yonsei University and Technical University of Munich, at both the exhibition venue and on the CityUHK campus. In addition to exchanging the latest developments, the meetings actively explored new opportunities for research collaboration, student exchange programmes, summer exchange programmes and joint bachelor’s degree programmes.
The conference and exhibition concluded successfully yesterday. Today, approximately 60 international education leaders and experts visited the vibrant, international CityUHK campus, including facilities such as the “Tunnel of Future Innovations” and the Indra and Harry Banga Gallery, and enjoying milk produced by the CityUHK Farm. James Proud, from the United Kingdom, shared his experience as an exchange student who spent two semesters at CityUHK. Originally studying law at the University of Nottingham, he chose to study at CityUHK because of his grandmother’s Hong Kong heritage and his love of Hong Kong culture, coupled with CityUHK’s excellent law programme, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject and CityUHK’s recognition as the “Most International University in the World” for two consecutive years.
He noted that unlike the large-class teaching model at the University of Nottingham, CityUHK’s courses emphasise discussion, exchange and collaboration, which improved his teamwork and presentation skills. Outside the classroom, his life at CityUHK was vibrant and fulfilling. He forged deep friendships with students from various nationalities in his dormitory. They celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival together and participated in various activities, such as “Game Nights”. Taking advantage of Hong Kong’s convenient geographical location, he also had the opportunity to explore other parts of Asia, including South Korea and Thailand, broadening his horizons during his studies. During the recent Lunar New Year, he also travelled to Shanghai to experience its traditional Lunar New Year atmosphere.
In addition to exploring opportunities at the 2026 APAIE Conference and Exhibition, CityUHK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Slovak University of Technology in Brastislava (STU), a leading university in Slovakia, on 25 February to establish a strategic academic and research partnership. This collaboration will further expand CityUHK’s academic network in Europe, marking a significant step in aligning with the national “Belt and Road” Initiative.
CityUHK will continue to actively explore more opportunities to create diverse global learning experiences and stimulate innovative collaboration, and will continue to support Hong Kong’s development as an international hub for higher education, attracting top talent to study in Hong Kong.