Higher education institutions around the world are increasingly recognizing the value of international cooperation in driving innovation and excellence. The "Study in Hong Kong" campaign, launched last year, is a prime example of this trend, aiming to attract students from Southeast Asia and Belt and Road Initiative countries with a 40% increase in non-local student intake at eight publicly funded universities.
In line with this initiative, James Tang Tuck-hong, secretary general of the University Grants Committee, has been promoting Hong Kong's education hub ambitions through visits to other regions. He met with senior management and prominent scholars from top-tier institutions in Southeast Asia and Belt and Road Initiative countries, exchanging views on higher education developments.
The University of Indonesia's rector, Professor Hermansyah, emphasized the need for expanded cooperation among BRICS+ countries in higher education, particularly through double-degree programs, joint research, and fellowships. He also highlighted the importance of university-level exchanges and collaborations with institutions like those in Southeast Asia and Belt and Road Initiative countries.
These developments suggest that international cooperation is becoming an increasingly important aspect of higher education, as institutions seek to drive innovation and excellence through collaboration and knowledge-sharing in Hong Kong and other regions involved in the "Study in Hong Kong" campaign.