HKU Admissions Officer Visits Beijing Academy to Discuss University Planning

On March 19, an admissions officer from the University of Hong Kong visited Beijing Academy to discuss university planning and future opportunities with students and parents. The session explored preparing for top universities and helped students understand international study pathways and their own direction.



The officer began by introducing Hong Kong SAR China's strengths as an international education center: its higher education institutions and internationally connected environment, alongside employment and development opportunities. Together, these offer students access to wider possibilities.



As a top university, HKU combines strong academic standing and faculty with coordinated support for students' development. It helps undergraduates identify pathways and prepare for future study and careers.



The presentation emphasized long-term development. HKU encourages students to:

• Explore academic interests and possible majors early.
• Participate in research and practical projects, alongside international exchanges.
• Develop abilities across disciplines and a global outlook.

This approach helps students use their undergraduate years to prepare for further education and employment internationally.

The officer explained that admissions consider students' wider development alongside scores, including:

• Academic abilities and potential to learn.
• Sustained commitment to particular interests.
• Personal experience and broader skills and qualities.

HKU seeks students with potential to develop and respond to future challenges.



The event reflected Beijing Academy's continued commitment to college counseling. Direct conversations with top international universities help students learn about application requirements and developments early, clarify their direction and make informed choices.

University planning also involves considering future development in an internationally competitive environment. The HKU visit offered official information and an opportunity for students to reflect on their goals.

Teacher and Student Reflections



Feng Jingyan, Student

Hosting the HKU admissions presentation gave me an opportunity to learn directly about its educational philosophy and academic community. I developed a clearer, fuller understanding of future university study.

I particularly appreciated the major and minor structure. Its flexibility lets students connect different fields, helping them develop abilities across disciplines. I realized how valuable that breadth can be in the future.

HKU's AI Lab impressed me most. The officer described advanced AI research and opportunities for students to participate in real projects. This helped me see university learning as an opportunity to innovate and address practical problems alongside classroom study. The lab's openness and advanced work made me eager to see future technological developments.

HKU's summer program also interested me. It allows students to experience university life early and meet motivated students from different regions.

Li Yuxuan, Teacher

As an educator, I found several aspects of HKU's presentation thought-provoking. Its approach prompted the following reflections.

Admissions officer Zorian explained that students in any major can study AI or take a foundational course. He said, "AI is a tool, we must return to humanity." As technology grows more powerful, people need to understand why and where to use it, and what limits to observe. In my understanding, HKU's required AI learning helps students across fields understand a central technology of our era and keep human needs at the center of its use.

HKU encouraged combining a major with a minor or pursuing a dual degree, giving BBA & Law as an example of the latter. Law develops rigorous reasoning and attention to procedural justice; Business Administration develops commercial judgment and the ability to coordinate resources. Together, they require students to weigh rules and efficiency, risks and opportunities. My own U.S. dual-degree experience in education and communication also helped me develop judgment and empathy, alongside ethical awareness, when facing complex situations.



The officer described the School of Innovation as a place for students who enjoy experimenting and building, with the ambition of developing future Elon Musks. I found the comparison ambitious, and understood the underlying idea. These students combine curiosity with practical abilities and resilience, seeking answers across disciplines. Many already study independently because they want to learn and try more. The School of Innovation provides recognized academic opportunities and resources for this motivation, encouraging students to develop it further.



HKU also emphasized Experiential Learning through active participation outside the classroom, especially an internship before graduation. Applying classroom knowledge can reveal difficulties we had overlooked. Working through them helps us understand what we have learned and identify what we still need. Real situations give students opportunities to assess the practical value of their knowledge.

The presentation also mentioned a 17% tax rate in Hong Kong SAR China. I understood the discussion of lower taxes and increased admission of mainland students as reflecting the city's openness to young people. For graduates considering employment there, the speaker presented a flexible environment with more room to explore options. That could encourage them to pursue work they want to do.