Hong Kong's DSE Exam Fee Hike: A Harsh Reality for Mainland Based Students The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has announced a 220% increase in registration fees for mainland based students taking the city state's university entrance exam.
The new fee structure will see candidates paying HK$8,000 to sit for the exam next year, a significant jump from the previous fees.
The decision to end a three year pilot scheme that provided subsidies for mainland based exam centers has sparked concerns about the sustainability of such initiatives.