An institution where research excellence is a reality, and “dare to dream” is our invitation.

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Among Top Young Universities in the World st 1 12 th Best Student City in the World 100 % Faculty with PhD Degree Globally Recognized +

We uphold our excellence in scholarship and research while staying true to who we are: globally focused and diversely grounded. And we welcome the brightest minds like you to join us.

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Why HKUST

Postgraduate Students Coming from 60+ Countries and Regions

Generous Support for Research Postgraduate Studies

Our priority is not only to provide the best education and research opportunities, but also the means for that to be achieved. Financial concerns should not be a hurdle for you to pursue your dreams.

Postgraduate Studentship

  • HK$207,960/year (~US$26,600/year)
  • Up to 2 years for full-time MPhil students and 4 years for full-time PhD students

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

  • A prestigious award for the best PhD students around the world
  • Stipend of HK$309,600 (~US$39,700) per year for 4 years
  • Excellent Research Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,000) in the first year of study
  • Conference Travel Allowance of HK$12,900 (~US$1,650) per year for 4 years

Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program

  • A scholarship for new students from East, Southeast and South Asia to pursue postgraduate studies and cross-cultural enrichment

Accomodation

  • Guaranteed university accommodation for the first 2 years of your full-time research postgraduate studies

A place where freedom meets discipline
and vision coincides with innovation.

Globally Recognized

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Generous Support for Research Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Studentship

  • HK$207,960/year (~US$26,600/year)
  • Up to 2 years for full-time MPhil students and 4 years for full-time PhD students

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

  • A prestigious award for the best PhD students around the world
  • Stipend of HK$309,600 (~US$39,700) per year for 4 years
  • Excellent Research Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,000) in the first year of study
  • Conference Travel Allowance of HK$12,900 (~US$1,650) per year for 4 years

Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program

  • A scholarship for new students from East, Southeast and South Asia to pursue postgraduate studies and cross-cultural enrichment

Accomodation

  • Guaranteed university accommodation for the first 2 years of your full-time research postgraduate studies

Students’ Sharing

Calvin ZHANG

from China
PhD Student in Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics
MPhil Graduate in Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Yili TANG

from China
PhD Student in Civil Engineering
HK PhD Fellowship Awardee

Meike SAUERWEIN

from Germany
PhD Graduate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management

Highlights

The application for 2019/20 Fall Term admissions is now closed. Applicants may login to the Online Admission System to check the application status.

The 2020/21 Fall Term and 2019/20 Spring Term admissions will be open for application on 2 September 2019. Stay tuned!

The application for 2019/20 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is now closed. Successful candidates should receive the notification from RGC.

The 2020/21 application will start in early September 2019.

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