Hong Kong Study Resources · Official Links
This page lists the official, primary-source websites we cite most often in StudyIn.HK articles. Every link points to an HKSAR government department, statutory education body, university admissions office, or recognised accreditation authority. Policy changes appear here first, before showing up in our articles.
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Hong Kong government & immigration
- Immigration Department of the HKSAR — https://www.immd.gov.hk · the authority for student visas, IANG, dependant visas, the Talent and TTPS schemes, and entry permits.
- Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) — https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/hkid.html · all incoming students must apply within 30 days of arrival.
- GovHK — Education portal — https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/education/ · official cross-departmental gateway.
- Labour Department — graduate employment — https://www.labour.gov.hk/eng/ · IANG-related employment rules and labour standards.
- Inland Revenue Department — https://www.ird.gov.hk · salary tax once you start working under IANG.
Higher-education statutory bodies
- University Grants Committee (UGC) — https://www.ugc.edu.hk · funder of the eight publicly-funded universities; publishes statistics on enrolment, graduate outcomes, research.
- Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) — https://www.hkcaavq.edu.hk · accreditation authority for self-financing institutions and sub-degree programmes.
- Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) — https://www.jupas.edu.hk · admissions portal for HKDSE candidates.
The Eight UGC-funded universities
| University | Admissions / Non-local |
|---|---|
| The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | https://aal.hku.hk/admissions/international/ |
| The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | https://admission.cuhk.edu.hk |
| The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | https://prog-crs.hkust.edu.hk |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) | https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study/ |
| City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/ |
| Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) | https://gs.hkbu.edu.hk |
| Lingnan University (LingU) | https://www.ln.edu.hk/admissions/ |
| The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) | https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/ |
Self-financing institutions (commonly considered)
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) — https://www.hkmu.edu.hk
- Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) — https://www.hksyu.edu
- Saint Francis University (SFU, formerly Caritas) — https://www.sfu.edu.hk
- The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) — https://www.hsu.edu.hk
Professional bodies (relevant to majors)
- Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) — https://www.hkicpa.org.hk · accountancy qualification.
- The Law Society of Hong Kong — https://www.hklawsoc.org.hk · solicitor qualification, PCLL pathway.
- Hong Kong Bar Association — https://www.hkba.org · barrister qualification.
- Medical Council of Hong Kong — https://www.mchk.org.hk · medical practitioner registration.
- Hong Kong Engineers Registration Board — https://www.erb.org.hk · engineer registration.
Employment & talent
- HK Talent Engage (TTPS, Top Talent Pass Scheme) — https://www.hkengage.gov.hk
- Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce — https://www.chamber.org.hk
Cost-of-living & banking
- MPF Authority — https://www.mpfa.org.hk · mandatory provident fund rules for IANG holders working in HK.
- HKMA — bank account opening for non-residents — https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/key-functions/banking/banking-regulatory-and-supervisory-regime/
- MTR fares & student concession — https://www.mtr.com.hk
Mainland-China qualification recognition
- CSCSE — Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange — https://www.cscse.edu.cn · Hong Kong qualification recognition for mainland China.
- MOE — overseas-institution monitoring portal — https://www.jsj.edu.cn · listing of recognised overseas (incl. HK) institutions.
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