Annual update of aggregate list of eligible universities under TTPS
The Government announced today (December 28) that the annually updated aggregate list of eligible universities under the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) will take effect on January 1, 2026.
The TTPS aims to attract talent in the following three categories:
Category A: persons with annual income reaching HK$2.5 million or above in the year immediately preceding the date of application;
Category B: full-time bachelor's degree graduates of the universities/institutions prescribed in the aggregate list (eligible universities/institutions) with at least three years of work experience over the past five years immediately preceding the date of application; or
Category C: full-time bachelor's degree graduates of eligible universities/institutions in the past five years immediately preceding the date of application with less than three years of work experience.
At present, the aggregate list comprises the top 100 universities/institutions in four world university rankings (namely the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, the U.S. News and World Report's Best Global Universities Rankings and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities) in the past five years; the top five universities/institutions providing specialised hotel programmes on the QS World University Rankings in the discipline of "hospitality and leisure management" in the past five years; the top five specialised institutions on the QS World University Rankings in the discipline of "Art and Design" in the past five years; and the top 20 ranked Mainland universities under the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Best Chinese Universities Ranking in the past five years.
The number of eligible universities/institutions in the updated aggregate list (see Annex)will increase from 199 to 200, reflecting the changes to the relevant university rankings.
The updated list will be uploaded onto the online platform of Hong Kong Talent Engage (www.hkengage.gov.hk) and the TTPS webpage of the Immigration Department (www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/TTPS.html) on January 1, 2026.
Final Kilometre of East Coast Boardwalk to open tomorrow connecting 13 km long harboufront on Hong Kong Island
The Eastern Section of the East Coast Boardwalk in North Point will open to the public at 6am tomorrow (December 29), marking the last kilometre to connect the approximately 13 kilometre long harbourfront on Hong Kong Island, from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan, fulfilling one of the visions of harbourfront developments.
Spanning some 2.2 kilometres underneath the Island Eastern Corridor, the East Coast Boardwalk is divided into the eastern and western sections, each with a length of 1.1 kilometres. The Western Section, connecting the East Coast Park and the North Point Promenade, was opened earlier this year, and has been well received by the public. The Eastern Section, opening tomorrow, will further connect the North Point Promenade to Hoi Yu Street in Quarry Bay, realising the vision of "Seamless Boardwalk Linking Island West and East".
Similar to the Western Section, the Eastern Section will be open 24 hours a day (except for the experiential glass observatory deck), and will offer a number of special features, including:
- An experiential glass observatory deck, providing visitors with direct views of the harbour beneath the Boardwalk.The observatory deck will be open from 10am to 6pm daily. It will be temporarily closed in case of adverse weather.Visitors entering the observatory deck will be required to wear shoe covers provided on site, mainly for safety purpose and for protection of the glass surface;
- A pet-friendly area near Tin Chiu Street, allowing visitors and their leashed pets to relax and play before heading to the Boardwalk to enjoy the view of the Victoria Harbour.Kiosks and multi-purpose space with provision of food and beverages are expected to open in the area in the first quarter of next year;
- A number of multi-functional open spaces for hosting exhibitions, art and community activities upon application.Several local artists have been invited to enliven these spaces with art installations, as well as to showcase graphics of marine life and the Eastern District mascot "Dong Dong" visiting popular attractions in the District on the bridge piers; and
- A small plaza at the eastern end of the Boardwalk near Quarry Bay, along with a widened footpath at Hoi Yu Street to improve accessibility.
Similar to the Western Section, the Eastern Section adopts the management approach of a Harbourfront Shared Space and a pet-friendly venue. It features a shared path for visitors to engage in activities, such as strolling, jogging and cycling, while also providing a dedicated walkway for pedestrians as an additional option. Pet owners and their leashed pets can enjoy the facilities together. A movable bascule bridge has also been installed near Man Hong Street to facilitate marine operations.
The five access points to the Eastern Section (see Annex) are listed below from west to east:
- Turn right from Shu Kuk Street towards North Point Promenade (about a 4-minute walk from Exit A1 of North Point MTR Station);
- Via a pedestrian ramp at Java Road adjacent to the North Point Vehicular Ferry Pier (about a 5-minute walk from Exit A1 of North Point MTR Station);
- Via a link bridge from Man Hong Street (about a 8-minute walk from Exit A1 of North Point MTR Station);
- Via a link bridge from Healthy Street East (about a 5-minute walk from Exit C of Quarry Bay MTR Station; a stair lift for wheelchair users will be installed in the third quarter next year); and
- Via Hoi Yu Street (about a 5-minute walk from Exit C of Quarry Bay MTR Station).
An additional access point with a lift and staircase next to Tin Chiu Street Playground will be available in the first quarter of next year.
Final Kilometre of East Coast Boardwalk to open tomorrow connecting 13 km long harboufront on Hong Kong Island Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Final Kilometre of East Coast Boardwalk to open tomorrow connecting 13 km long harboufront on Hong Kong Island Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Final Kilometre of East Coast Boardwalk to open tomorrow connecting 13 km long harboufront on Hong Kong Island Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Final Kilometre of East Coast Boardwalk to open tomorrow connecting 13 km long harboufront on Hong Kong Island Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Final Kilometre of East Coast Boardwalk to open tomorrow connecting 13 km long harboufront on Hong Kong Island Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Final Kilometre of East Coast Boardwalk to open tomorrow connecting 13 km long harboufront on Hong Kong Island Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Final Kilometre of East Coast Boardwalk to open tomorrow connecting 13 km long harboufront on Hong Kong Island Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
