Programmes
Programmes

Programmes

The University of Hong Kong offers research postgraduate degree programmes at both Master’s and Doctoral level in all faculties and schools/departments. Candidates admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy programmes will conduct independent research, under the supervision of a dedicated academic or a team of academics leading to the final submission of a thesis. In addition to the long-established one-to-one mentorship system of supervision, students will be benefited from the coursework component that aims to provide the basic research training. Various scholarships, fellowships, and conference/travel support are also available to enrich students’ learning experience and promote professional and personal development.

 

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD degree is a highly recognised advanced research postgraduate programme and is available in all faculties and schools/departments. The PhD programme is intellectually demanding, requiring strong analytical skills, critical thinking ability, and language proficiency for undertaking independent research to produce original ideas with significant impact.

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Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

The MPhil degree is a postgraduate programme that focuses on research work. The programme is available in all faculties and schools/departments. The programme offers an introductory experience to research studies and is suitable for those who wish to later pursue a PhD degree or become professionals in their specialised area.

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Joint Programmes

Our joint PhD programmes offer full-time students the opportunities to benefit from shared research excellence in a wide range of disciplines between HKU and its prestigious partners. Students will acquire enriching international experience in learning and research, which is an invaluable asset in their career development.

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