Hong Kong

Overall
Score

69

Hong Kong

Hong Kong has an impressive 6 universities in the QS global top 300, and its top institutions have been steadily climbing up the charts. This wealth of education options is combined with an investment environment that is very open to foreigners, a booming real estate sector, low unemployment and minimal taxation. Its score is also boosted by its status as one of the safest cities in Asia, allowing students to make the most of the social and cultural experiences on offer.

Educational Returns

75.0

Ranking In QS Top 300 University Ranking 2012

100.0

QS 'Employer Activity' Ranking

61.6

Average Annual Cost Of An Undergraduate Programme

0.0

Cost Of Living For An Undergraduate

75.0

Range Of Programmes Available

Real Estate Returns

100.0

Openness Of Local Real Estate Market To Overseas Investors (In Policy Terms)

76.6

Average Growth In Residential Real Estate Prices (Last 5 Years)

58.3

Duties And Fees For Foreigners

96.1

Average Rents (Residential Properties)

Financial Returns

36.5

Real GDP Growth

100.0

Exchange Rate Volatility

76.3

Real Effective Exchange Rate

100.0

Openness Of Banking System To Foreign Investors

100.0

Tax Environment For Financial Investors

Work Experience

33.3

Length Of Post-Graduate Jobseeker Visa Or Permit For Foreign Students

80.0

Support From The University In Seeking Job Placements

87.6

Unemployment Rate

18.1

Average Wages

73.5

Income Tax

Social Experience

75.0

QS "Student Mix" Score

71.4

Openness And Diversity

100.0

Quality Of Regional And International Links

75.0

Availability Of Quality Theatre, Music And Other Cultural Attractions

87.5

Prevalence Of Crime