Glossary

Abbreviation Full Name
CAS Chinese Academy of Sciences
CityU City University of Hong Kong
CLP CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
CRESDA Central Repository on Student Development Activities
HKSTP Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
IT Information Technology
JUPAS Joint University Programmes Admissions System
MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses
NGOs Non-governmental Organisations
PhD Doctor of Philosophy
PPP Public-Private Partnerships
QAC Quality Assurance Council
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
RGC Research Grants Council
RMB Renminbi
SEN Special Educational Needs
THE Times Higher Education
UAA University Accountability Agreements
UGC University Grants Committee
UTD The University of Texas at Dallas