NTU MBA vs HKU MBA

mbaaspirant007

you might actually be right about the ease of getting a VISA in Hongkong as HK has become more sensitive to retaining top talent. Either way, you will be eligible to convert your HK or SGP student visa to a long-term visitor pass that you can use to look for the right job even after you graduate. Many people make use of this to land the right opportunity.

Given that both offers are extremely appealing, it would be beneficial to investigate where your preferred companies typically recruit. I know that big tech companies likely recruit from both campuses but networking when you are in the proximity of the offices can help you get the right referrals sometimes. Apple recruits for its SGP office from both schools, so you will be able to interview irrespective of where you study. Google on the other hand is big on referrals. Therefore, focus on your target companies/roles and understand feeder pipelines to decide between the two.

I would suggest you reach out to alumni or career centers at both schools to make an informed decision. But remember that while the schools can offer resources and networking opportunities, your own confidence and preparation during the recruitment process will ultimately determine your success.

Best wishes

Hi. Congrats on your admits!

One concern I have about Hong Kong is recruiting without language skills. There’s a bit of a misconception about Hong Kong being fully English-speaking since it was a British colony for like 100 years.

Hong Kong has a very strong culture the British have preserved and it has a very strong use of Cantonese and traditional script. In my experience, you can easily run into cab drivers or Uber drivers who will not speak English. People in the store will not speak English. They’ll speak Cantonese. I think it’ll be pretty challenging to find a job without language skills. I think also the number of Expat workers has been shrinking overtime … there is an Indian community in Hong Kong but I’m not sure if they are within your target industries.

I would say that in general it would be easier to find a job in Singapore than in Hong Kong without knowing local languages.

You can check with the current students but in my experience, all international students in the recruiting in Singapore anyway.





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Thanks a lot bb

Really valuable and pragmatic points !

Thanks MBAGuide

You’re welcome. I do encourage you to reach out to any of the current student sent check with them but recruiting in Hong Kong has been rough for the last 10 to 15 years since it has been discussed on GMAT Club.

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