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Hong Kong's Education Bureau is urging local universities to attract top international talent following a U.S. government ban on Harvard University enrolling foreign students for the 2025–2026 academic year. The decision by the Trump administration cites alleged ties between Harvard and the Chinese Communist Party, along with claims of fostering antisemitism. As a result, foreign students currently enrolled at Harvard must transfer or risk losing legal status. In 2024, Chinese nationals accounted for roughly 20% of Harvard’s international student population.
In response, Hong Kong’s Education Bureau stated it had contacted the Harvard Club of Hong Kong to offer assistance to affected students. The bureau emphasized its commitment to safeguarding students' rights and strengthening the city’s reputation as a global education hub.
“We are closely monitoring the evolving international education landscape and will consider additional support measures,” the bureau said in a statement.
Hong Kong, known for its robust higher education sector and five universities ranked in the global top 100 by Times Higher Education, is seeking to capitalize on the disruption. Despite recent curriculum changes requiring integration of national security and patriotic content, the city remains a leading destination for international education in Asia.
On Friday, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) extended an open invitation to both current and incoming international Harvard students. HKUST pledged to offer unconditional admission, streamlined application processes, and academic support to ensure a smooth transition for affected students.
This move highlights Hong Kong's strategic push to draw global talent amid shifting geopolitical tensions in education, particularly between the U.S. and China. The city aims to reinforce its status as a welcoming alternative for international scholars displaced by restrictive policies abroad.
