Professor Joshua Mok, new President of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong:
Calls for government to streamline programme accreditation policies and
provide opportunities for private universities to participate in the Northern Metropolis University Town
Hong Kong is striving to accelerate its development as an international education hub and establish the “Study in Hong Kong” brand. In an interview on the SCOM Talk Show of the School of Communication, Professor Joshua Mok, the new President of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, emphasised that internationalisation and diversification should be central to this development, with private universities playing a greater role.
He urged the Government to streamline academic programme accreditation procedures for private universities and reduce the time required for approval. This would give private universities greater flexibility to develop innovative programmes that respond to evolving societal needs.
Regarding the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town, Mok said that, in addition to strengthening capabilities in science and technology, it is equally important to incorporate arts, culture, and sustainable blue-green development into its planning. He also stressed that private universities should be encouraged to participate in the initiative in ways that reflect their respective disciplinary strengths.
Mok also offered a note of caution regarding Hong Kong’s growing appeal as a study destination amid global geopolitical uncertainties. He emphasised that international student recruitment should be pursued in a systematic and measured manner to safeguard the reputation and credibility of the “Study in Hong Kong” brand.
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