Record high acceptance rate for Hong Kong universities this year, but many students eyeing programmes overseas


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Students take their Diploma of Secondary Education exams at Queen Elizabeth School earlier this year. Photo: Pool Record high acceptance rate for Hong Kong universities this year, but many students eyeing programmes overseas - Data from the city’s joint university admissions body shows 38.1 per cent of applicants will be offered first-year bachelor’s programme places - But one analyst says 10 to 20 per cent more students are seeking to study abroad this year, with some motivated by ‘political factors’ Students take their Diploma of Secondary Education exams at Queen Elizabeth School earlier this year. Photo: Pool