Tertiary Education
Ten years ago, less than five per cent of the 17-20 age group
could receive tertiary education in Hong Kong. By 1994-95,
this figure had increased to about 18 per cent, with 14 500
places available for first-year, first-degree courses. A further
six per cent of the relevant age group have access to first year
sub-degree courses. Degrees up to doctorate level awarded
locally are recognised by institutions of higher learning around
the world. Academic standards are guaranteed by the
appointment of external examiners from prominent overseas
universities and colleges. The HKCAA validates courses and
programmes offered by Hong Kong's non-university,
degree-awarding institutions. There are eight publicly-funded
tertiary institutions under the aegis of the UGC, of which six
are fully self-accrediting universities, one is a degree-awarding
liberal arts college and one, the HKIEd, is a teacher-training
institution.
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