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Hong Kong sees surge in Kazakhstani students at universities

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Hong Kong is becoming a top study destination for students from Kazakhstan, with a significant increase in enrollment at its public universities. Over the past eight years, the number of Kazakhstani students has grown by 408%, reaching 493 in the 2025-26 academic year. City University of Hong Kong, in particular, saw a 49% rise in Kazakhstani undergraduates this year, with university officials noting their strong academic performance. AI

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Hong Kong sees surge in Kazakhstani students at universities

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Yiu ·

    Hong Kong emerges as leading Asian study destination for Kazakhstani students

    Kazakhstan has recorded the largest student population and fastest enrolment growth at Hong Kong’s public universities among Central Asian countries in recent years, according to official data, while students from the country said the city was the most preferred regional higher e…

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