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Global universities eye Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis education hubs

Overseas universities are eager to participate in Hong Kong's planned university towns within the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Leaders from over 50 global institutions met at the World Class University Presidents Forum 2026, hosted by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, to discuss collaboration. They emphasized the need for government support, including affordable housing and policy incentives, to attract and retain international talent and ensure the financial viability of these educational hubs. AI

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Global universities eye Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis education hubs

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

    Overseas institutions keen on Hong Kong university towns, happy to help local peers

    Leaders of overseas institutions have expressed keen interest in taking part in Hong Kong’s planned university towns in the Northern Metropolis megaproject and stress that while financing remains a challenge, they will collaborate on activities to help ensure projects are financi…