Hong Kong urged to look beyond university rankings to attract international students

Leaders of top British universities have urged the city to look beyond institutional rankings in its “Study in Hong Kong” campaign, warning that attracting and keeping top overseas talent requires government-backed career incentives and clear post-study visa pathways.

The university leaders also pushed back against fears that artificial intelligence (AI) is devaluing higher education, arguing that campuses must shift away from routine essay-writing to a focus on collaborative problem-solving and...