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Nestled in a scenic mountain range in the north east part of Hong Kong, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) combines tranquillity with the vibrancy of Hong Kong’s dynamic metropolitan life just an hour away.EdUHK is a publicly funded tertiary institution dedicated to the advancement of teaching and learning through a diverse offering of academic and research programmes on teacher education and complementary programmes in the social sciences and humanities.EdUHK nurtures educators and social leaders who are intellectually active, socially caring, and globally aware to become agents of change in the communities they serve. The University places great emphasis on research capability with the aim of contributing to the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and innovation for a sustainable impact on social progress and human betterment.EdUHK aims to be a leading education university, creating an impact and defining the education landscape for not only Hong Kong, but also the Asia Pacific region. Research and Knowledge TransferTapping its established niche in Education and newly emerging strengths in multidisciplinary subject areas, EdUHK has advanced knowledge boundaries through its research.The increase in research capacity in recent years, emphasising interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research, positions the University as one of the most competitive of the eight publicly funded local tertiary institutions in education, the humanities and social sciences.EdUHK has three University- and 11 faculty-level research centres. Its academics and researchers have 191 ongoing projects with around HK$150 million (in 2019/20) in funding provided by the Research Grants Council and other funding bodies, which is testament to EdUHK’s research capacity as a young and thriving University. Global NetworksThroughout the years, EdUHK has developed an extensive network of more than 200 partnerships and collaborative relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organisations and universities across the globe. This includes exchange opportunities, joint degree programmes, consultancy projects, and research and knowledge transfer projects. This collaboration has mutual benefits for EdUHK and its partners in fostering cross-cultural and multi-cultural understanding, putting each side’s expertise to good use, and creating opportunities for knowledge creation, sharing and application. Scholarships for Non-local StudentsThe University has established scholarships to encourage and recognise its non-local students’ pursuit of academic excellence. The scholarships were set up with donations and are granted on the basis of academic merit, personal qualities, extra-curricular activities and community service, among other factors. The scholarships offered by the EdUHK Entrance Scholarship Scheme include full scholarships, tuition scholarships and half tuition scholarships. The Hong Kong Government currently provides exclusive scholarships to students from the Belt and Road countries.Financial support is also provided for postgraduate students. Full-time research students at EdUHK may be offered financial assistance to cover tuition fees, daily subsistence and other expenses. Full-time MPhil and PhD students are automatically considered for Research Postgraduate Studentships. The value is revised by the University from time to time. International students can also apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which is organised by Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council to attract leading doctoral students to the city. It includes an annual stipend of approximately US$40,900 and a conference and research-related travel allowance of approximately US$1,700 for up to three years.Learn more about the University’s admission fees, scholarships and financial support here. Student Accommodation and Hall LifeThe University accords high importance to hall life, which is regarded as an indispensable part of whole-person development. There are four on-campus student hostels: Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall, Robert Black Hall and the Jockey Club Student Quarters. These facilities provide about 2,200 residential places for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. Support ServicesThe University provides support services to international and non-local students throughout their course of studies. A wide range of services and activities including orientations, buddy support, community and cultural exploration activities, festival gatherings, group activities and personal guidance are offered to help the students learn about and immerse themselves in the Hong Kong community, adjust to study and campus life, foster mutual support, and facilitate cultural exchange among all students.