HKUST to Open Hong Kong’s Third Medical School by 2028
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received government approval to establish the city’s third medical school, with the first cohort of students set to enroll in 2028, marking a major step in boosting Hong Kong’s medical education and innovation capacity.
Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau said Tuesday that the Executive Council and Chief Executive John Lee had endorsed HKUST’s proposal, selecting it over submissions from Hong Kong Baptist University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The decision follows a pledge in the October 2024 Policy Address to address a persistent shortage of healthcare professionals by expanding local medical training.
The new institution plans to admit an inaugural class of 50 students, who are expected to begin internships by 2032. It aims to integrate clinical education with research and cutting-edge technology, a strategy Lo said aligned with the city’s ambitions to become an international medical innovation hub.
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- HKUST will open Hong Kong’s third medical school in 2028, admitting 50 students in its first cohort.
- The school was chosen for strong financial backing, with HK$2 billion for an interim campus and nearly one-to-one government matching funds over 25 years.
- The new facility in Niu Tam Mei will have 3,000 hospital beds and aims to integrate clinical training with technology and research.
- October 2024：
- A pledge was made in the Policy Address to address the shortage of healthcare professionals by expanding local medical training.
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025：
- Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau announced that the Executive Council and Chief Executive John Lee had endorsed HKUST’s proposal to establish a new medical school.
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