Hong Kong Shue Yan College
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Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU or SYU) , formerly Hong Kong Shue Yan College , is the first private liberal arts university in Hong Kong
. It was founded in 1971.
The university offers 4-year degree programmes in Hong Kong, whereas other universities in Hong Kong only offer three year programmes. After many years of hard work, SYU was recognized as the first private university in Hong Kong by the order of the Chief Executive
in Council
on 19 December 2006.
in mainland China
would undermine traditional Chinese values.
The government of Hong Kong at the time was interested in the prospects of an independent, private liberal arts school, and granted a piece of land at Braemar Hill
to construct a permanent campus in 1978. The construction was completed in September 1985, and various additions to the campus were constructed after that time.
Due to Shue Yan refusal to follow the government's model and plan for higher education in return for government funding in the late 1970s, Shue Yan development was often restricted. Shue Yan's unrelenting position to offer four-year programmes meant that it had to operate as a truly private institution, without any government funding. Because of this, Shue Yan cannot meet the three-year university degree requirement and has to refer itself as a college rather than a university. However it provided an opportunity to access higher education for students who were unable to secure a place at a local university.
passed a resolution to recognize and accredit SYU as Hong Kong's first private university, with immediate effect. It was the first time a university had been established via Executive Council resolution. All other universities in Hong Kong have been established by ordinance approved by the Legislative Council of the HKSAR.
As there are shortage in government-funded degrees, there was plans that SYU and OUHK
will participate in JUPAS
as alternatives for students. While the OUHK accepts and designed some programmes specified for such students since 2006, SYU announced they are not, and would not participate in JUPAS in foreseeable period. SYU become the only university in Hong Kong that declined to join JUPAS and UGC.
In January 2007, the HKSAR government offered a one-time grant of HKD200 million(may be lesser) to establish a general development fund for SYU. The University may use the interest to support its academic development and improve the campus facilities.
on Hong Kong Island, and offers a view of the Victoria Harbour
. The land the campus rests on was granted by the Hong Kong Government in 1978, with the first building completed in 1985.
The campus consists of three parts:
. The universities are University of Stirling
, University of Wollongong
and University of Leicester
. Split-degree programmes are offered, where the first two years the spent in SYU for the two years and the latter two in the overseas universities.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It was founded in 1971.
The university offers 4-year degree programmes in Hong Kong, whereas other universities in Hong Kong only offer three year programmes. After many years of hard work, SYU was recognized as the first private university in Hong Kong by the order of the Chief Executive
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and head of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The position was created to replace the Governor of Hong Kong, who was the head of the Hong Kong government during British rule...
in Council
Executive Council of Hong Kong
The Executive Council of Hong Kong is a core policy-making organ in the executive branch of the government of Hong Kong.. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong serves as its President.The Executive Council normally meets once a week...
on 19 December 2006.
History
Hong Kong Shue Yan College was founded in 1971 by Dr. Henry H.L. Hu, then Legislative Councillor, and Dr. Chung Chi-Yung, a prominent educationist. They were concerned that provision for tertiary education in Hong Kong was made for less than 2% of the relevant age group and also that the Cultural RevolutionCultural Revolution
The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution , was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976...
in mainland China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
would undermine traditional Chinese values.
The government of Hong Kong at the time was interested in the prospects of an independent, private liberal arts school, and granted a piece of land at Braemar Hill
Braemar Hill
Braemar Hill is a hill at the south of North Point on the Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The hill was likely named after the Scottish village of Braemar by the British officials....
to construct a permanent campus in 1978. The construction was completed in September 1985, and various additions to the campus were constructed after that time.
Due to Shue Yan refusal to follow the government's model and plan for higher education in return for government funding in the late 1970s, Shue Yan development was often restricted. Shue Yan's unrelenting position to offer four-year programmes meant that it had to operate as a truly private institution, without any government funding. Because of this, Shue Yan cannot meet the three-year university degree requirement and has to refer itself as a college rather than a university. However it provided an opportunity to access higher education for students who were unable to secure a place at a local university.
Recent developments
In 2001, SYC was authorized by the government of Hong Kong to offer three honours degree programmes. Since then a further seven programmes have been validated by the HKCAA and launched. On 19 December 2006, the Executive CouncilExecutive Council of Hong Kong
The Executive Council of Hong Kong is a core policy-making organ in the executive branch of the government of Hong Kong.. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong serves as its President.The Executive Council normally meets once a week...
passed a resolution to recognize and accredit SYU as Hong Kong's first private university, with immediate effect. It was the first time a university had been established via Executive Council resolution. All other universities in Hong Kong have been established by ordinance approved by the Legislative Council of the HKSAR.
As there are shortage in government-funded degrees, there was plans that SYU and OUHK
Open University of Hong Kong
The Open University of Hong Kong is a Hong Kong university providing sub-degree, degree and postgraduate courses leading to awards and qualifications principally through a system of open access and distance education....
will participate in JUPAS
Joint University Programmes Admissions System
The Joint University Programmes Admissions System or JUPAS in Hong Kong is a unified system for applying to the nine member institutions for full-time undergraduate programmes. In 2008 admissions, 35,298 students applied for programmes of the nine institutions under this scheme...
as alternatives for students. While the OUHK accepts and designed some programmes specified for such students since 2006, SYU announced they are not, and would not participate in JUPAS in foreseeable period. SYU become the only university in Hong Kong that declined to join JUPAS and UGC.
In January 2007, the HKSAR government offered a one-time grant of HKD200 million(may be lesser) to establish a general development fund for SYU. The University may use the interest to support its academic development and improve the campus facilities.
Campus
The SYU campus is situated on Braemar HillBraemar Hill
Braemar Hill is a hill at the south of North Point on the Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The hill was likely named after the Scottish village of Braemar by the British officials....
on Hong Kong Island, and offers a view of the Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...
. The land the campus rests on was granted by the Hong Kong Government in 1978, with the first building completed in 1985.
The campus consists of three parts:
- Education and Administration Complex (教學行政大樓)- Completed construction in 1985, the complex is 11 stories high and houses classrooms, computer labs, lecture halls, ceremony halls, cafeterias, sports facilities, and staff offices.
- Library Complex (圖書館大樓)- Completed construction in 1995, the complex is 19 stories high, and houses the campus library, car park, conference hall and apartments for academic staff.
- Residential & Amenities Complex (宿舍文康大樓)- Completed construction in 2005, the complex is 29 stories high, and houses student dormitories, student services, swimming pool, sports facilities, cafe, conference rooms, and multipurpose facilities. The student union and student activities center are also housed in this complex.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Economics & Finance
- English Language and Literature
- History
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
- Accounting (Professional Recognition: HKICPA , United Kingdom's ACCA, CIMA, AIA, Canadian CMA, CGA)
- Law & Business
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
(Graduates of the BSW Programme are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Social Workers with the Social Workers Registration Board.)Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
- Financial Services & Planning Concentration
- Marketing Concentration
- Human Resource Management Concentration
- China Business Studies Concentration
Faculty of Commerce
- Department of Accounting
- Department of Business Administration
- Department of Economics
- Department of Law and Business
Faculty of Arts
- Department of Journalism and CommunicationDepartment of Journalism and Communication, HKSYU
- Department of Chinese Language & Literature
- Department of English Language & Literature
- Department of History
Faculty of Social Sciences
Partnerships
Hong Kong Shue Yan University has partnerships with three other universities in UK and AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The universities are University of Stirling
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is a campus university founded by Royal charter in 1967, on the Airthrey Estate in Stirling, Scotland.-History and campus development:...
, University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
The University of Wollongong is a public university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney...
and University of Leicester
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a research-led university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is a mile south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College....
. Split-degree programmes are offered, where the first two years the spent in SYU for the two years and the latter two in the overseas universities.