Singapore that was chosen to compare with Hong Kong's tertiary education system is because it has the similar environment with Hong Kong like the buildings and convenience of traffic. Also, they are both international finance Centre and well-known city or country. Moreover, they are in Asia which can be provided the developed teaching method. In this essay, it evaluates Tertiary Education System in Hong Kong with Singapore though different point of views such as tuition fees, teaching style and the top universities list and rankings.
The Definition of Tertiary Education
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They can choose to study higher diplomas, associate degrees and degrees at eight universities and the schools or colleges which include in Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) or Self-financingthough JUPAS and E-APP. Also, the Vocational Training Council (VTC) provides lots of diplomas and higher diplomas. There are some non-local Self-financing degree programs in Hong Kong Universities Space and Art College.
In Singapore, the students after taking the GCE’N’ Public Exam can choose to Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or keep studying at secondary schools for taking the GCE’O’ Public Exam. In fact, those ways are same quantification. Students can choose studying at private colleges, public college of associate degrees or junior schooling and having the GCE’A’ public exam. Finally, they can study at the public colleges.
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The Government attaches great importance to development of higher education, adequate funding for education. In Singapore, the investment in education is second only to the defense, and in the investment in education, approximately 1/4 of education funding to the university, and at an average annual rate of 15.5%.Even when the financial crisis occurred. Singapore government investment in education is increasing.In addition to the education budget funds, the Government has also allocated significant additional funds for special