Policy Address

Advance the Development of Universities of Applied Sciences

140. The Government has granted the UAS designation to two universities, putting into practice the principle that "every trade has its masters". We will encourage UASs to deepen collaboration with leading enterprises in the Mainland and overseas, fostering industry-education collaboration and joint promotion. The Alliance of UASs in Hong Kong will explore the feasibility of co-operating with leading polytechnic institutions in Guangdong Province to jointly establish a GBA exchange platform.

Implement the Arrangement on Mutual Recognition of Vocational and Professional Qualifications with the Mainland

141. We will continue exploring with Mainland authorities the implementation of the mutual recognition of sub-degree level qualifications between Hong Kong and the Mainland. This aims to facilitate cross-boundary job-seeking and the pursuit of further studies by graduates of vocational and professional programmes in both places.