International Education Hub
176. As a major international education hub, Hong Kong boasts five of the world's top 100 universities and is ranked second globally in terms of education competitiveness according to the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2025 of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
Third Medical School
177. The Government has earmarked resources to support, on a matching basis, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in developing the third medical school, which aims to admit its first cohort of students in the 2028/29 academic year. The new medical school will focus on nurturing talents with both clinical and R&D capabilities and attracting more medical talents to take up teaching and research positions.
178. The Government has reserved land at Ngau Tam Mei in the NM for the permanent campus of the new medical school and for the development of an integrated teaching and research hospital. Resources will be earmarked accordingly. The Government will further explore with HKUST the development and operation model of the integrated teaching and research hospital, and fully supports the commencement of the project as soon as possible.
NM University Town
179. For the development of the NM University Town, we will roll out three sites in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area shortly for application by UGC‑funded universities and universities of applied sciences for campus development. We will earmark $10 billion for providing loans to support campus development.
Establish the "Study in Hong Kong" Brand
180. The Education Bureau (EDB) has established the Task Force on Study in Hong Kong to attract top‑notch students globally. The "Study in Hong Kong" week, currently underway, features key events including the Asia‑Pacific Association for International Education Conference and Exhibition (APAIE 2026), which is one of the world's top three international higher education conferences, and the international symposium hosted by the Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences.
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