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Hong Kong opens universities to students affected by Trump’s Harvard ban

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Hong Kong is extending an academic lifeline to international students barred from attending Harvard University due to a controversial new policy under Donald Trump's administration. The move follows an announcement that foreign students would be restricted from enrolling at Harvard, citing alleged antisemitism and ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Although the policy has been temporarily halted by a U.S. judge, uncertainty looms for many affected students.

Christine Choi, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Education, urged local universities to welcome talented students from around the globe. She stated that the Education Bureau had requested institutions across the city to implement supportive measures for eligible international applicants affected by the U.S. decision.

Among those responding swiftly, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) extended invitations to current Harvard enrollees, offering simplified admission procedures and academic support to ease their transition.

Currently ranked 105th in the US News & World Report global university rankings, HKUST stands as a strong alternative, while Harvard holds the top spot on the same list.

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