Hong Kong universities

At least six Hong Kong universities have moved into office buildings or shopping centres over the past three years due to a classroom crunch caused by rising non-local enrollment. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) spent HK$345.4 million in 2025 to acquire a 31,410 sq ft campus in Admiralty for its business school teaching centre.

Hong Kong’s educational institutions are increasing investments and leasing in the commercial property market, with universities and international schools paying top dollar for office and retail spaces. In the first five months of the year, these institutions accounted for nearly 40% of total commercial property investment, according to Colliers.

Hong Kong's educational institutions, including leading universities and international schools, are increasing investments and leasing in the commercial property market. In the first five months of the year, these acquisitions accounted for nearly 40% of total commercial property investment, according to Colliers.

Two universities in Hong Kong signed partnership agreements with Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan during a visit by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. The move aims to deepen academic collaboration and strengthen people-to-people ties between the regions.