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 Council 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.
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