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$216,360/year (~US$27,700/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$319,200 (~US$40,900) per year for 4 years
  • Excellent Research Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,100) in the first year of study
  • Conference Travel Allowance of HK$13,300 (~US$1,700) 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.

Be Inspired by the Best

Coming from different countries and backgrounds, these postgrads have now found their niche, dreamed bigger dreams, and are ready to impact the world.

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 Cayden Chia-Hui TAN from Malaysia MPhil Graduate in Environmental Engineering

The University is situated in an important Asian business hub — a good starting point for a prospective entrepreneur.

 Yating WAN from China PhD Graduate in Electronic and Computer Engineering (Nanotechnology Concentration)

The University’s research platform allowed me to attend important conferences and exchange insights with world-renowned scholars.

 Dimitris CHATZOPOULOS from Greece PhD Graduate in Computer Science and Engineering

As an international hub, Hong Kong gives me the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world.

Globally Recognized

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Generous Support for Research Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Studentship

  • HK$216,360/year (~US$27,700/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$319,200 (~US$40,900) per year for 4 years
  • Excellent Research Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,100) in the first year of study
  • Conference Travel Allowance of HK$13,300 (~US$1,700) 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

Federico MAGNI

from Italy
PhD Student in Management
HK PhD Fellowship Awardee

Jan Frederik ENGELS

from Germany
PhD Graduate in Chemistry (Nanotechnology Concentration)

Byung Min PARK

from South Korea
PhD Student in Bioengineering
MPhil Graduate in Bioengineering
Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Awardee

Highlights

Click to apply for the 2020/21 Fall Term admissions now!

The application for 2020/21 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is now closed. Successful candidates should receive the notification from RGC.

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