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Policy and Guidelines on Observing Accreditation Site Visit (Academic & Vocational)
Manual for the Four-stage Quality Assurance Process under HKQF (Academic & Vocational)
Application Form for Substantial Change (Academic & Vocational)
Policy on Extension of Learning Programme Validity Period (Academic & Vocational)
2025 APQN Academic Conference (AAC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in Hong Kong SAR, China
2025-11-20 - 2025.11.23
Joining the New Journey of QR – QR Operators Briefing 2025
2025-03-14
Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023
2023-12-04
Workshop on Accreditation of Online Learning Programmes [Webinar]
2023-11-23
HKCAAVQ attends Forum on Micro-credentials in Non-formal Learning held by HKMU LiPACE
2023-08-23
Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2023-08-17
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Level 4 or above) [Webinar]
2023-06-29
Development of Specification of Competency Standards-based and Vocational Qualifications Pathway Programmes [Webinar]
2023-06-15
FSTE Conference 2023
2023-06-09
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar]
2023-05-18
Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar]
2023-05-16
Workshop on Preparation for Initial Evaluation [Webinar]
2023-05-16
![Workshop on Accreditation of Online Learning Programmes [Webinar]](/cache/img/dd99384736ef805c45c6ba57f93bc23a.png "Workshop on Accreditation of Online Learning Programmes [Webinar]")
Workshop on Accreditation of Online Learning Programmes [Webinar]
2023-04-27
Briefing on Review of Sub-degree Education by HKCAAVQ
2023-04-24
![Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]](/cache/img/2a4739c50dc4ea2e75fb6664e90d19ef.png "Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]")
Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2023-03-30
![Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar]](/cache/img/330f10ed12584f29f69412388e6a5ab4.png "Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar]")
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar]
2023-03-16
![Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar]](/cache/img/6ef62c146f10dcdaa62103b968e4c033.png "Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar]")
Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar]
2023-03-14
![Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar]](/cache/img/932d5f1ea32b040cb5c781385df4a7b1.png "Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar]")
Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar]
2023-03-14
![Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 4 or above) [Webinar]](/cache/img/d025ebc7b6b2febe1cde79b2cd4e66f1.png "Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 4 or above) [Webinar]")
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 4 or above) [Webinar]
2023-02-09
Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2022-12-01
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Level 4 or above) [Webinar]
2022-10-20
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-15 - 2022.9.15
Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar] [FULL]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13
Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13
QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022.12.31
HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon
2021-12-28 - 2021.12.28
NEWS
18 Dec 2025
Announcement from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications – Resignation of Mr Albert Chow, Executive Director
The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) announced today that Mr Albert Chow, Executive Director of HKCAAVQ, has officially tendered his resignation to the Council. His resignation has been duly accepted.
Hon Rock Chen Chung-nin, Council Chairman of HKCAAVQ, expressed his profound gratitude to Mr Chow for his significant contributions over seven years of service.
During his tenure, Mr Chow dedicated himself to enhancing the quality of local higher education and vocational and professional training. He worked tirelessly to advance quality assurance initiatives and successfully strengthened the Council’s standing both regionally and internationally.
With Mr Chow’s distinguished leadership, HKCAAVQ achieved dual recognition from the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), becoming the first quality assurance agency in the Asia-Pacific region to receive this distinguished honor and firmly establishing its leading position. In addition, Mr Chow actively advanced the development of the Qualifications Framework in Guangdong Province and its mutual recognition with the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. He also contributed to the assessment of non-local medical degrees and supported the Education Bureau in promoting the development of the Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong. These initiatives have made significant contributions to Hong Kong’s vision of becoming an international hub for higher education.
Hon Chen commended Mr Chow for his outstanding performance during his tenure, and fully recognized his leadership and remarkable achievements. He added that the Council will establish a committee to initiate a global recruitment exercise on the appointment of the next Executive Director.
Media Contacts
Ms Claudia Lam
Senior Manager (Corporate Services)
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications
Direct: 3658 0123
Email: claudialam@hkcaavq.edu.hk
Ms Winnie Ng
Executive Manager (Corporate Communications)
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications
Direct: 3658 0251
Email: winnieng@hkcaavq.edu.hk
[Press Release] Announcement from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications – Resignation of Mr Albert Chow, Executive Director
06 Oct 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for September 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for September 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for September 2025
02 Feb 2024
Education Bureau promulgates criteria for qualifying as Universities of Applied Sciences
The Education Bureau (EDB) promulgated the criteria for qualifying as Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) and eligible self-financing post-secondary institutions may submit applications for review under the criteria.
To learn more, please read -
Manual for Institutional Review for Universities of Applied Sciences
Government Press Release
2025 APQN Academic Conference (AAC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in Hong Kong SAR, China
2025-11-20 - 2025.11.23
Joining the New Journey of QR – QR Operators Briefing 2025
2025-03-14
Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023
2023-12-04
HKCAAVQ attends Forum on Micro-credentials in Non-formal Learning held by HKMU LiPACE
2023-08-23
FSTE Conference 2023
2023-06-09
Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2022-12-01
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Level 4 or above) [Webinar]
2022-10-20
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-15 - 2022.9.15
Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar] [FULL]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13
Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13
QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022.12.31
HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon
2021-12-28 - 2021.12.28
NEWS
03 Jan 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for December 2024
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for December 2024 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for December 2024
06 Dec 2024
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for November 2024
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for November 2024 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for November 2024
28 Dec 2021
HKCAAVQ obtains “substantial compliance” with the ESG as approved by ENQA, first in the Asia-Pacific region and outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and Europe
Press Release
2025 APQN Academic Conference (AAC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in Hong Kong SAR, China
2025-11-20 - 2025.11.23
Joining the New Journey of QR – QR Operators Briefing 2025
2025-03-14
Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023
2023-12-04
HKCAAVQ attends Forum on Micro-credentials in Non-formal Learning held by HKMU LiPACE
2023-08-23
FSTE Conference 2023
2023-06-09
QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022.12.31
HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon
2021-12-28 - 2021.12.28
NEWS
04 Aug 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for July 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for July 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for July 2025
06 Jun 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for May 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for May 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for May 2025
28 Feb 2023
Revised Fee Schedule for Accreditation Exercises
The Permanent Secretary for Education has, under delegated authority, approved fee adjustments for accreditation services provided by HKCAAVQ for the coming financial year 2023/24 in accordance with the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Cap. 1150). The revised fee schedule will be effective for all accreditation exercises with service agreements signed on or after 1 April 2023. The revised fee schedule and its explanatory notes effective as of 1 April 2023 will be found on the HKCAAVQ website.
2025 APQN Academic Conference (AAC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in Hong Kong SAR, China
2025-11-20 - 2025.11.23
Joining the New Journey of QR – QR Operators Briefing 2025
2025-03-14
Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023
2023-12-04
HKCAAVQ attends Forum on Micro-credentials in Non-formal Learning held by HKMU LiPACE
2023-08-23
FSTE Conference 2023
2023-06-09
Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2022-12-01
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Level 4 or above) [Webinar]
2022-10-20
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-15 - 2022.9.15
Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar] [FULL]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13
Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13
QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022.12.31
HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon
2021-12-28 - 2021.12.28
NEWS
05 Sep 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for August 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for August 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for August 2025
07 Mar 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for February 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for February 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for February 2025
07 Feb 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for January 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for January 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for January 2025
