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More than 99% of graduates from the Class of 2006 had found jobs, started businesses or begun further studies by late 2006, according to a survey conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Average gross monthly income has increased to HK$12,421, up 8% over the previous year, with the highest individual monthly salary reaching $67,000. Of the 1,549 respondents, 85% found full-time jobs; 12.5% were furthering their studies, while only 1.5% were engaged in temporary or part-time work. The full-time employment rate recorded an increase of 6% compared with the previous year.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today a new program to admit gifted students, to encourage outstanding Form 6 students to pursue highereducation in Hong Kong.Prof. Yuk Shee Chan, HKUST Vice-President for Academic Affairs, said: “Many top students go to the US or other countries for further studies after Form 6. With the introductionof this new program, we’re offering them better opportunities to study in Hong Kong instead.”“We’re looking for all-round students who excel not only in academic performance, but also in leadership, communication skills, social service and extra-curricular activities,” he said.

More than 98% of class-of-’99 graduates from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) had found jobs, started businesses or been accepted for further studies by December last year, according to a survey released by HKUST’s Career Center.Of the 1,826 respondents, 84% were engaged in full-time employment or business start-ups, 1% were doing temporary or part-time jobs, while 14% were pursuing further studies. Their mean gross monthly income was $11,439, down seven percentage points from the previous year.Business (69%) continued to be the largest employment sector, followed by manufacturing (15%), education (7%), construction (4%), government (3%) and social services (2%).In terms of job nature, systems analysis and computer programming (21%) replaced engineering (19%) as the most popular type of job, followed by marketing and sales (20%), accounting (13%) and administration and management (8%).

Hong Kong may not be the popular choice of higher education for many Malaysian students but Jason and Chu Henn see the competitive advantage of HKUST over many leading universities in the world. In the last of the three-part series, the Malaysian students share how studying at HKUST has enriched their international exposure and networking opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

In the second episode of the three-part series “Why HKUST?”,  two students from Kazakhstan obtained scholarships to pursue undergraduate studies at HKUST. They have immersed themselves in research projects, internships, and a dynamic campus life, adding up to an outstanding personal profile for future career or further education.