Asia Universities: Harvard Transfer Students & US Policy
- A number of universities, especially in Asia, are providing transfer opportunities for Harvard international students facing enrollment restrictions. These institutions are stepping in to support students affected by...
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) extended an open invitation to current Harvard students and those with confirmed offers.
- Hong Kong authorities have encouraged local universities to support Harvard's international students, who constitute over a quarter of the university's student body, many from mainland China and Hong...
Amid evolving global academic shifts, Asian universities, including those in Hong Kong and Japan, are proactively offering transfer options to Harvard international students facing enrollment restrictions. hong Kong institutions are streamlining admissions and providing robust academic support, while Japan and Macau offer additional assistance, such as accommodations and scholarships.News Directory 3 is tracking these developments as Sunway University in Malaysia facilitates credit transfers.these proactive measures signal a shift in global education. Where will other universities step in to support students? Discover what’s next for these aspiring scholars.
universities Offer Harvard Students Transfer Options Amid Enrollment Ban
Updated May 27, 2025
A number of universities, especially in Asia, are providing transfer opportunities for Harvard international students facing enrollment restrictions. These institutions are stepping in to support students affected by evolving global academic policies.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) extended an open invitation to current Harvard students and those with confirmed offers. HKUST said the initiative aims to cultivate a diverse learning habitat, offering unconditional offers, simplified admissions, and academic support.A dedicated team and email hotline have been established for prospective students.
Hong Kong authorities have encouraged local universities to support Harvard’s international students, who constitute over a quarter of the university’s student body, many from mainland China and Hong Kong. Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin said Hong Kong universities should utilize increased quotas for non-local student intake.
Other hong Kong institutions, including City university, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, have also offered support. City University said it would invite original supervisors of Ph.D. students to continue as co-supervisors.
In Japan, the University of Tokyo is considering temporarily accepting international students barred from Harvard. The university launched a program in 2022 to host students and researchers affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, providing accommodation, financial support, and counseling.
the japanese government has urged local universities to temporarily accept international students from Harvard and other U.S. schools if further restrictions are imposed. Education Minister Toshiko Abe said the government would work to guarantee education for young people with ambition and talent.
Macau’s Education and Youth Advancement bureau (DSEDJ) has called on Macau’s universities to provide transfer support. The DSEDJ contacted Macanese students at Harvard to offer assistance. The Macau University of Science and Technology welcomes Harvard’s international students, offering scholarships, subsidies, and accommodation.
Pang Chuan, the university’s vice president, said Macau is willing and able to help these students, and credits earned at Harvard can be transferred to universities there.
Sunway University in Malaysia welcomes Harvard international students to transfer promptly, according to Sunway Education Group’s CEO Elizabeth Lee.Lee added that Sunway University, located in Petaling Jaya, partners with Arizona State University and can assist with transferring credits to ASU or a Sunway university degree program.