PolyU has expressed strong support for the measures outlined in the 2025 Policy Address by the Chief Executive, which aim to integrate education, technology, and talent development. These initiatives are designed to enhance the ability of universities to attract non-local students and skilled professionals in teaching and research, thereby solidifying Hong Kong’s status as a global innovation and technology hub while accelerating the creation of an international education centre.

PolyU Council Chairman Dr Lam Tai-fai emphasised the University’s commitment to the HKSAR Government’s vision of making Hong Kong a global hub for education and talent, welcoming the establishment of the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis, which will advance the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town. He stated, “Two years ago, PolyU submitted a proposal to establish a medical school and a large teaching hotel with an exhibition and convention centre to address the healthcare needs of the Greater Bay Area and to boost the region’s tourism, convention, and exhibition industries.”

PolyU has seen significant growth in recent years, ranking 54th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. However, it faces challenges related to land shortages for future expansion. The University hopes for Government support to establish a new campus in the Northern Metropolis, strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a center for innovation and a post-secondary education hub.

Additionally, PolyU has actively supported government initiatives to promote Chinese culture through events like the PolyU Chinese Culture Festival and collaborations such as a stage play commemorating the Dongjiang Water Supply. These efforts aimed to foster national pride among students.

PolyU President Professor Jin-Guang Teng highlighted the University’s backing for the measures to create an international education hub, including easing admission restriction for non-local students. He said, “Committed to fostering a multicultural and international learning atmosphere, the University is actively expanding its outreach to emerging markets in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South America to attract more outstanding non-local students.”

Furthermore, PolyU welcomes the establishment of the Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute, expected to enhance research and development capabilities in AI. Professor Teng added, “We have launched various new programmes in emerging technologies to nurture talent for a wide range of industries. In view of this, the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences was established to meet the pressing demand for high-end talent in the age of AI.”

PolyU also supports initiatives to develop strategic emerging industries, such as aerospace and the low-altitude economy. Being the only Hong Kong university involved in multiple national space missions, PolyU boasts solid research capabilities in both fields. It has launched an MSc Programme in Low-Altitude Economy and will host the International Low-Altitude Economy Summit in October 2025.

Finally, PolyU believes the Innovation and Technology Talents Exchange Scheme will encourage collaboration between academia and industry, aligning with the University ’s goal of fostering partnerships and translating research into practical solutions, as demonstrated by its establishment of translational research institutes across Mainland China.

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