Vice-Chancellor of the University of London, Professor Sir Adrian Smith presents a souvenir to HKU SPACE Deputy Director (Academic Services), Dr John Cribbin

In January 2014, more than 170 graduates of the University of London International Programmes, studied at HKU SPACE, attended the memorable presentation ceremony at the University of Hong Kong’s Loke Yew Hall to receive their degrees. Among them, five outstanding graduates received their First Class Honours in Laws (LLB); Banking and Finance; and Computing and Information Systems. Both the Vice-Chancellor of the University of London, Professor Sir Adrian Smith, and the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) and Chief Executive of the University of London International Programmes, Dr Mary Stiasny, attended this meaningful ceremony in Hong Kong for the first time and presented awards to the master, bachelor and diploma graduates across 10 subject disciplines.

Seven of the University of London International Programmes have been successfully accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and appear on the Hong Kong Qualifications Register. Full-time students enrolled in these accredited programmes are eligible to apply for the Government’s “Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students” and the “Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students”. Students are also eligible to apply for civil service posts with their well-known University of London qualifications.

These are exempted courses under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.

HKU SPACE will organise two Open Days for the University of London International Programmes on Saturdays in late-April and mid-July.

The Course Directors and the Admissions Manager from the University of London will be at HKU SPACE to deliver information seminars and answer queries face-to-face.