University Grants Committee
Terms of Reference
The University Grants Committee (UGC) is appointed by the Chief Executive of the SAR with the following terms of reference:
To keep under review in the light of the community's needs :
the facilities in Hong Kong for education in universities and such other institutions as may from time to time be designated by the Chief Executive of the SAR;
such plans for development of such institutions as may be required from time to time;
the financial needs of education in such institutions; and
To advise the government :
on the application of such funds as may be approved by the Legislature for education in such institutions; and
on such aspects of higher education which the Chief Executive of the SAR may from time to time refer to the Committee.