# Hong Kong higher education academic activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hong-kong-higher-education-academic-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-18T04:07:58.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Hong Kong universities have commenced the 2026/27 academic year, marked by orientation events and increased student engagement. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) welcomed over 8,000 new students and reported a nearly 10% year-on-year increase in local JUPAS Band A applications, alongside approximately 30,000 non-JUPAS undergraduate applications from more than 120 countries and regions.

Additionally, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) launched its first Master of Business Administration (in Chinese) cohort. To support global talent, the region continues to utilize programs such as the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) to attract high-achieving researchers, alongside various scholarships provided by the government and major institutions including the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Hong Kong offers fellowships and academic pathways for international students

International students can access various fellowships and scholarships in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, through major universities like HKU and CUHK.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-kong-offers-fellowships-and-academic-pathways-for-international-students

### 2026-09-01: Hong Kong universities launch 2026/27 academic year

Hong Kong universities HKUST and HSUHK have launched the 2026/27 academic year, welcoming thousands of new students and debuting new specialized programs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hong-kong-universities-launch-202627-academic-year

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