Asia

Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and major Asian education markets.

Higher education in Asia

Over 28,000 applications from non-local undergraduates at the University of Hong Kong: 77 per cent annual increase in international student applications

More than 28,000 applications from non-local undergraduates were made by the University of Hong Kong in 2026, representing an annual increase of 77 per cent in the number of applications from international undergraduates; The school said that there was still room to expand international enrolment for outstanding students.

2026/10/3

Higher education in Asia

The maximum quota for non-local students has been raised to 50 per cent of local students in Hong Kong: officially applied in 2026/27 academic year

Since the 2026/27 academic year, the maximum quota for self-funded non-local students has risen from 40 per cent to 50 per cent for local students and 120 per cent for self-funded over-receipt at the Institute.

2026/10/3

International Education in Asia

Establishment of EduPhil International Education Programme in the Philippines: Integration of student visas and documents with a single entry point

The Philippines signed Executive Order No. 124 of 8 September 2026 establishing the Education Philippines Plan, under the responsibility of the Higher Education Council, to plan a single digital entry point for the integration of international student documents, school endorsements and cross-ministerial referrals.

2026/10/1

International education policy

Founded by the Philippines, EduPhil: Integration of international student entry, study and government services

Executive Order No. 124, signed by the President of the Philippines on 8 September 2026, established the Education Philippines Planning and Inter-Ministerial Working Group and planned for EduPhil Portal.

2026/9/28

International Education in Asia

Liaoning Normal University's Khiva campus extends transnational higher education beyond Uzbekistan's capital

Officially, in August, the Shiva school was published, with a enrolment quota of 160 in 2026; 2,000 people are targets for future size, not currently in school.

2026/9/19

Transnational higher education

UTS welcomes a second cohort in Vietnam, with AI and IT degrees taught jointly

The CMUT and UTS Multinational Education Program for Second Students on September 11th. The official recognition of UTS degrees in Viet Nam and the fact that each school is responsible for half of the subjects; The transfer to Sydney is still subject to conditions.

2026/9/14

University of Japan admissions

Waseda SILS 2027 overseas AO applications close on 8 September, with around 100 April-entry places

In April 2027, the Department of International Corrections (SILS) of the University of early ricefield in Japan, AO April Entry (Overseas), whose application closed at 5 p.m. on 8 September 2026 (Japan time), is expected to enrol around 100.

2026/9/8

Enrolment at the University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong's 2027/28 PhD fellowship applications open: 400 places and an annual HK$344,400 stipend

HKPFS 2027/28 was opened on 1 September 2026 to provide 400 doctoral scholarships at HK $344,400 a year and HK $14,400 a year for research and conference transportation, with the initial application deadline of 12 noon on 1 December.

2026/9/5

Enrolment at the University of Hong Kong

HKU's 2027 Non-JUPAS applications open on 23 September: international qualifications and rolling admissions

The University of Hong Kong announced that the application for admission to International/non-JUPAS would open on 23 September 2026; Applications for international courses and non-HKDSE applicants can be made through this channel.

2026/8/30