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

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$199,920/year (~US$25,600/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$301,200 (~US$38,600) 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$12,600 (~US$1,600) 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$199,920/year (~US$25,600/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$301,200 (~US$38,600) 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$12,600 (~US$1,600) 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

Tuo SHI

from China
MPhil Graduate in Mechanical Engineering
Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Awardee

Adetoyese OYEDUN

from Nigeria
PhD Graduate in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
HK PhD Fellowship Awardee & Overseas Research Award Awardee

Tesfaldet GEBREEGZIABHER

from Ethiopia
PhD Graduate in Environmental Engineering

Highlights

Click to apply for the 2019/20 Fall Term admissions now!

The application for 2019/20 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is now closed. Successful candidates will be notified by RGC via email in March 2019.

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