Tag: 留学

PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management graduates are increasingly transitioning from frontline operations to RQF 4 technician roles in data centers, labs, and engineering support. This article analyzes three cases, employer surveys, and salary data, covering IANG notification timelines, pay increases, and employer sponsorship willingness.

A quantitative model comparing the starting salary of master's graduates entering Hong Kong's workforce under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) with monthly fixed expenses in the Central business district, calculating net monthly savings. Based on Immigration Department (ImmD) data, over 12,000 IANG visas were issued in 2023, with a significant proportion flowing into the core Hong Kong Island area where finance and professional services are concentrated.

In 2024, a wave of mainland Chinese youth who studied and worked in Hong Kong is shifting their first stop back to China from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen to Hangzhou and Chengdu. This migration is essentially a controlled experiment: under the same cultural capital and educational background, the 'disposable income function'—composed of one-time subsidies, rental support, and the price-to-income ratio—is now driving settlement choices. Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) data shows that in 2023, about 24,650 non-local graduates were approved under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG), a nearly 30% increase from 2019. However, the proportion of IANG holders converting to permanent residency did not rise in tandem, suggesting a growing scale of talent returning to the mainland.

For non-local master's graduates, securing a first full-time job in Hong Kong doesn't start after graduation. UGC data shows a median job search duration of 3.8 months, with 40% receiving an offer before their official graduation date. This guide provides a structured timeline aligned with recruitment cycles and IANG visa policies.

Mainland graduates staying in Hong Kong for employment after higher education has evolved into an observable, quantifiable urban talent flow. According to Immigration Department (ImmD) data on the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG), nearly 14,000 IANG visas were approved in 2023, a significant rebound from the pandemic low in 2020, surpassing the 2019 level of about 11,000. This reflects Hong Kong's recovering and strengthening capacity to absorb mainland graduates. Cross-referencing this administrative data with University Grants Committee (UGC) employment surveys reveals complex interactions between academic disciplines, industry rhythms, and individual strategies. Below, eight anonymized real job-seeking paths are presented, supplemented by university and official statistics, to reconstruct the process from resume submission to offer acceptance, and to extract comparable indicators.

Every year, about 20,000 non-local graduates from Hong Kong universities face the cross-period decision of returning home or staying in Hong Kong. According to a document submitted by the Immigration Department (ImmD) to the Legislative Council, approximately 16,000 visas were approved under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) in 2023, a more than 50% increase from 10,275 in 2022, excluding graduates staying through other channels like the Top Talent Pass Scheme. This article provides a structured evaluation tool based on a decision tree model, comparing Hong Kong and Shenzhen across four quantifiable economic variables: starting salary, housing costs, children's education expenses, and after-tax disposable income.

Academic credential authentication is a key administrative procedure for returning overseas students to confirm their identity. According to the current mechanism of the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE), this authentication is a prerequisite for employment, household registration, and professional qualification exams in mainland China. Data from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) also shows that approximately 5% to 8% of cross-border qualification review cases annually involve document discrepancies. This article outlines the 7 core reasons for certification rejection in a timeline format, covering the complete chain from initial application and supplementary materials to applying for a review.

Hong Kong's higher education scholarship system is a financial support network co-funded by public funds, university endowments, and private donations. It uses price differentiation to attract talent. UGC data for 2022/23 shows a 16% year-on-year increase in non-local taught postgraduate enrolments, while scholarship applications grew by 23%, indicating demand is outpacing supply.

For international students on student visas in Hong Kong, housing decisions represent the single largest expense after tuition in the first year. This is not an estimate—ImmD data shows over 51,000 tertiary student entry permits issued in the first three quarters of 2024, up 8% YoY; UGC figures indicate 23,054 non-local students in UGC-funded programs in 2023/24, nearly 20% higher than five years ago. This report compares on-campus dormitories and private rentals across four key districts at 2025 price levels.

A comprehensive guide to preparing proof of funds for a Hong Kong Student Visa (Entry Permit). Covers common rejection pitfalls, correct living expense calculations, acceptable financial documents, and bank statement preparation tips for 2025 applications.