The Public University Myth: Hong Kong's Education System Under Scrutiny The Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam results have been released, but for tens of thousands of students, the dream of attending a public university in Hong Kong remains elusive.
With only about 12,000 subsidized undergraduate places available at the city's eight public universities, the numbers don't add up.
The education system in Hong Kong is often touted as one of the best in the world, but what does this mean for students who fall short of university entry requirements?