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Research Postgraduate Programmes

How to Apply?

General admissions requirements

The basic qualification necessary for admission to research postgraduate studies:

 MPhil: a Bachelor's degree with honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university. PhD: a Bachelor's degree with honours and a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or - a Bachelor's degree with first class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.
 applicants with qualifications other than an honours degree are considered on their individual merits.
    Applicants who apply with a qualification from a university or a comparable institution whose teaching medium is not English are required to fulfill additional language requirements. 

 

5 Easy steps for application

Step 1. Explore (Select an area of interest; Search for potential supervisor; Contact potential supervisor)Step 2. Check (Admissions & English language requirements; Application procedures and deadline; Scholarship, funding and fees)Step 3. Prepare (Take required tests; Prepare supporting documents and transcripts; Enquire potential supervisor on research proposal; Obtain academic referee reports)Step 4. Apply (Complete online application for admissions; Settle application fees; Apply for HKPF)Step 5. Check You Status

 

Please refer to the following website for the application procedures.

Online Application for MPhil/PhD Admission - Important Notes

You should mark the important dates for application on your diary.

Important Dates for Application

You may contact the Postgraduate Admissions Advisors if you have questions on admission.

Postgraduate Admissions Advisors

You can search for the potential supervisor(s) by the following channels:

Looking for Thesis SupervisorLooking for Thesis SupervisorTeaching Staff ProfileTeaching Staff ProfileHKU Scholar HubHKU Scholars Hub

You can also visit HKU Graduate School for more details.
 

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