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NDTV
24-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
After Trump's Ban, Hong Kong University Announces "Unconditional Offers" For Harvard Foreign Students
Amid the US government's crackdown on elite colleges, a university in Hong Kong has promised "unconditional offers" for international students at Harvard University. According to Newsweek, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) said it would help "ensure a smooth transition" for students unable to enrol for the next school year. The university will prioritise expedited admissions, credit transfers, and provide support, including visa assistance and housing, to students, HKUST said. "Diversity fuels creativity and progress. We are prepared to welcome Harvard students into our community, offering them the resources and vibrant environment needed to thrive in their fields," said Guo Yike, the provost at HKUST, as per Newsweek. HKUST's offer comes after the Chinese government criticised the US government for stopping the enrollment of foreign students and student exchange programmes at Harvard University. More than 1,000 Chinese students currently attend the Ivy League school, the outlet reported. Announcing the move on Thursday, the US Department of Homeland Security said that Harvard had created an unsafe campus environment by allowing "anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators" to harass and assault Jewish students on campus and accused Harvard of coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party, saying it hosted and trained members of a Chinese paramilitary group as recently as last year. Harvard University, on the other hand, called the US Government's move to ban foreign students "unlawful". In a statement, Harvard spokesperson Jason Newton said, "We are fully committed to maintaining Harvard's ability to host international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University - and this nation - immeasurably." Harvard is also suing the Trump administration against its decision to revoke its eligibility to enrol international students. "As we pursue legal remedies, we will do everything in our power to support our students and scholars," the university said. Meanwhile, critics have warned that the US government's move could deter top talent from abroad from coming to the US to study. So, HKUST's offer indicates that an increasing number of international students could choose top institutions in China, Hong Kong and other places instead. Notably, HKUST is ranked sixty-sixth best in the world in the Times Higher Education's college rankings 2025. Harvard placed third.
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Chinese College Gives Harvard International Students ‘Unconditional Offers'
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology said it will provide "unconditional offers" for international students studying at Harvard after the Trump administration revoked the Ivy League's ability to enroll them. HKUST said on Friday it would prioritize expedited admissions, credit transfers, and provide support including visa assistance and housing "to ensure a smooth transition." "Diversity fuels creativity and progress," Guo Yike, the provost at HKUST, said in a statement. "We are prepared to welcome Harvard students into our community, offering them the resources and vibrant environment needed to thrive in their fields." HKUST is sixty-sixth best college in the world in the Times Higher Education rankings 2025. Harvard placed third. This is a breaking news story. More to follow. Related Articles Hong Kong Suspends Post to US: What To KnowDonald Trump Tariffs Update: Stocks Rebound As Chinese Trade War Heats UpMapped: Global Ports China Could Lose to US After Panama DealChina Sends Officials to Panama Amid Fury Over Trump Win 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
University in Hong Kong welcomes banned international students from Harvard
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has become the first tertiary institute in the city to offer places to undergraduates or postgraduates from Harvard University after the US barred the latter from enrolling international students. Advertisement HKUST announced on Friday that it was 'opening its doors to Harvard students amid global academic shifts', expediting admissions, credit transfers and prioritising support for transitioning students, such as visa help and housing. A special team and email hotline have been set up for prospective students affected by the shock ban. 'Diversity fuels creativity and progress,' said HKUST's provost, Professor Guo Yike. 'We are prepared to welcome Harvard students into our community, offering them the resources and vibrant environment needed to thrive in their fields.' Advertisement Earlier on Friday, the US Department of Homeland Security announced it was barring Harvard University from enrolling international students. Existing international students must either transfer to other institutions or leave the country.
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
University in Hong Kong welcomes international students from Harvard amid US ban
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has become the first tertiary institute in the city to offer places to undergraduates or postgraduates from Harvard University after the United States barred the latter from enrolling international students. HKUST announced on Friday that it was 'opening its doors to Harvard students amid global academic shifts', expediting admissions, credit transfers and prioritising support for transitioning students, such as visa help and housing. A special team and email hotline have been set up for prospective students affected by the ban. 'Diversity fuels creativity and progress,' said HKUST's provost Professor Guo Yike. 'We are prepared to welcome Harvard students into our community, offering them the resources and vibrant environment needed to thrive in their fields.' Earlier on Friday, the US Department of Homeland Security announced it was barring Harvard University from enrolling international students. Existing international students must either transfer to other institutions or leave the country.
