Hong Kong's Academic Advantage

  • Philip Altbach
  • Gerard Postiglione
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2012.66.8593
Keywords: , Asia, Hong Kong, Rankings, academic profession, governance of higher education, transparency in higher education

Abstract

Hong Kong's top universities have achieved considerable success in the rankings and are recognized for their quality. This article examines the reasons for Hong Kong's success, and compares Hong Kong with mainland China. Among the themes discussed are good governance, internationalization, high academic salaries, and others.
Published
2012-03-25
How to Cite
Altbach, P., & Postiglione, G. (2012). Hong Kong’s Academic Advantage. International Higher Education, (66). https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2012.66.8593
Issue
No 66: Winter 2012
Section
Greater China
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