Application deadlines

For 2026/27 admission:

  • Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme: 1 December 2025 (HKT noon, GMT+8)
  • Main Round: 1 December 2025 (HKT 23:59, GMT+8)
  • 1st Clearing Round: 30 April 2026 (HKT 23:59, GMT+8)
  • 2nd Clearing Round: 31 August 2026 (HKT 23:59, GMT+8)

 

Admission requirement

MPhil:

  • Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I or above;
    OR
  • Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division II, AND a taught Master's degree (preferably with Second Class Honours Division I).

3-year PhD:

  • Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I or above, AND a research Master's degree (MPhil).

4-year PhD:

  • Bachelor's degree at First Class Honours (preferably with research experience); 
    OR
  • Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I, AND a taught Master's degree (preferably with Second Class Honours Division I).

 

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