University Grants Committee (Hong Kong)

University Grants Committee
大學教育資助委員會
AbbreviationUGC
Formation1965[1]
TypeNon-statutory body
HeadquartersShui On Centre, 6-8 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Coordinates22°16′49″N 114°10′17″E / 22.280401°N 114.171503°E / 22.280401; 114.171503
Official language
English
Secretary General
James Tang Tuck-hong
Chairman
Carlson Tong
Main organ
University Grants Committee Secretariat
SubsidiariesQuality Assurance Council
Research Grants Council
Budget (2020-21)
$22,791.6m [1]
Websiteugc.edu.hk
Formerly called
University and Polytechnic Grants Committee
University Grants Committee
Traditional Chinese大學教育資助委員會
Simplified Chinese大学教育资助委员会

The University Grants Committee of Hong Kong is a non-statutory advisory committee responsible for counselling the Government of Hong Kong on the financing and expansion needs of its subsidised higher education institutions. Appointed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, its members consist of local and overseas academics, university administrators, and community leaders.[2]

  1. ^ "Message from Chairman of UGC". www.ugc.edu.hk. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  2. ^ "What is the University Grants Committee (UGC)?". www.ugc.edu.hk. Retrieved 8 August 2020.

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