(Policy Address 2024) Establish the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand

John Lee said the SAR government is committed to developing Hong Kong into an international hub for post-secondary education and will create a "Study in Hong Kong" brand.

Lee said authorities will strive to host international education conferences and exhibitions and will encourage local post-secondary institutions to enhance collaboration and exchange with their counterparts around the world in promoting the "Study in Hong Kong" brand on a global scale, attract more overseas students, especially those from ASEAN and other B&R countries, to study in the city through the provision of scholarships and other incentives.

Meanwhile, in order to incentivise more local students to pursue advanced studies, Lee said the government will set up the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies, beginning in the 2025/26 academic year, offering scholarships each year to up to 1,200 local students enrolling in designated postgraduate programs.

A pilot scheme will also be launched to streamline the processing of applications in relation to planning, lands and building plans, so as to encourage the market to convert hotels and other commercial buildings into student hostels on a self-financing and privately-funded basis, increasing the supply of student hostels, said Lee.