Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) programme is a Programme for Secondary Six school leavers as well as adult learners aged 21 or above to obtain a formal qualification for employment and further study by an alternative pathway. DAE consists of three common core courses, two complementary courses out of five, and three institution-specific elective courses. […]
On a joyful and bittersweet evening of 9 July, the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) had the privilege of hosting a thanksgiving gathering to bid farewell to Ms Michelle LI, GBS, Former Permanent Secretary for Education. The event paid tribute not only to her longstanding and unwavering support for FSTE, but also to the […]
With the first amendment coming into operation today (1 August 2025), Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) welcomes the passage of the Post Secondary Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2025 by the Legislative Council, a significant milestone in strengthening the governance, transparency, and quality assurance of the self-financing post-secondary education sector in Hong Kong.
This reform introduces a […]
Nominated by and elected among the Board of Directors (official representatives of Member Institutions) in late March 2025, the new Office Bearers of the Executive Committee (ExCom) assume their offices effective from today, 1 July 2025.
From left to right: Prof. Ronald Chung, Prof. Sally Chan, Prof. Reggie Kwan, Dr. John Cribbin, and […]
Global Virtual Exchange Summit 2025: Empowering Future Leaders in an Interconnected World will take place in a hybrid format (both Zoom & in-person at The Salisbury – YMCA of Hong Kong) on 8-9 July 2025 (Hong Kong Time).
This year’s Summit features five panels in English:
Quality Intercultural Education for Future-Ready Graduates Digital Competencies for Future Leaders Global Citizenship in […]
Awards for Academic Year 2024/25 are now open for nominations until July 2025.
FSTE Teaching Excellence Award FSTE Outstanding Award for Student Integrated Service
Click here to meet the past awardees.
2025/05/23
In response to the announcement made by the Education Bureau (EDB) on 26 February, the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education (FSTE) welcomes the captioned measure.
FSTE had been exploring the feasibility of relaxing admission quota of Mainland students for years, and we hope that the measure will be expanded to more self-financing institutions in near future.
Please click […]
May your Christmas and year 2025 packed with happy moments!
Development, Enhancement and Maintenance of the Diploma of Applied Education Web-based Application System Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) programme is a new course for Secondary Six school leavers as well as adult learners aged 21 or above to obtain a formal qualification for employment and further study by an alternative pathway. DAE consists of three common core […]
Programme Promotion Campaign 2025/26 AY Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) programme is a new course for Secondary Six school leavers as well as adult learners aged 21 or above to obtain a formal qualification for employment and further study by an alternative pathway. DAE consists of three common core courses, two complementary courses out of five, […]
