Where can Hong Kong’s DSE students turn if they don’t get into a public university?
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The article highlights the limited number of subsidized undergraduate places at Hong Kong's eight public universities compared to the 43,347 DSE exam candidates. With only about 12,000 places available, many students must consider alternative tertiary options. A survey reports that 85% of Form Six students in the 2024-25 cohort have chosen local tertiary education, including sub-degrees and diplomas. The situation underscores the competitive nature of university admissions in Hong Kong.
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Only 12,000 subsidized places exist for over 43,000 candidates.
There are only about 12,000 subsidised undergraduate places at the city's eight public universities.
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85 per cent of Form Six students in the 2024-25 cohort opted for local tertiary education.
Opinion- Only 12,000 subsidized places exist for over 43,000 candidates.
- 85% of Form Six students in the 2024-25 cohort chose local tertiary education.
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Loaded language removedSome 43,347 day-school candidates are sitting Hong Kong’s Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam this year, but there are only about 12,000 subsidised undergraduate places at the city’s eight public universities. So what options do the tens of thousands of remaining students have?
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85 per cent of Form Six students in the 2024-25 cohort opted for local tertiary education.
OpinionSome 43,347 day-school candidates are sitting Hong Kong's Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam this year.
South China Morning PostThere are only about 12,000 subsidised undergraduate places at the city's eight public universities.
South China Morning Post