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Hong Kong university admissions see 34% success rate amid increased competition

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In Hong Kong, approximately 34% of students have secured spots in universities or diploma programs through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas). This year saw an increase in applicants, with 45,545 students applying, a 5.3% rise from the previous year. Despite the increased competition, the number of students offered places remained similar to last year, resulting in a slight decrease in the overall success rate. AI

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Hong Kong university admissions see 34% success rate amid increased competition

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin ·

    34% of Hong Kong students win university, diploma spots under admissions system

    About 34 per cent of students who applied through Hong Kong’s university admissions system have secured tertiary education places this year, marking a slight drop from last year amid stiffer competition. When the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas) results were …

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