The first polytechnic in Hong Kong is The Hong Kong Polytechnic, established in 1972 through upgrading the Hong Kong Technical College (Government Trade School before 1947). The second polytechnic, the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, was founded in 1984. These polytechnics awards diplomas, higher diplomas, as well as academic degrees. Like the United Kingdom, the two polytechnics were granted university status in 1994, and renamed The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the City University of Hong Kong respectively. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, a university with a focus in applied science, engineering and business, was founded in 1991. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the very first polytechnic school in Hong Kong? ANS1 The Hong Kong Polytechnic QSN2 What was the original name of Hong Kong Polytechnic? ANS2 Hong Kong Technical College QSN3 In what year was the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong founded? ANS3 1984 QSN4 What Hong Kong university was created in 1991? ANS4 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology QSN5 When did the two polytechnic schools in Hong Kong receive status as universities? ANS5 1994