Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Main Research Areas
Entrance Requirements
To register for the degree of MPhil, a student shall hold a Bachelor’s degree in related disciplines with second class honours or above of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University or a recognised university.
To register for the degree of PhD, a student shall normally hold a postgraduate degree in related disciplines conferred by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University or a recognised university.
Requirements for those who do not have a degree from a recognized university at which the language of instruction is English are:
- An overall score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
- For TOEFL, 80 or above in internet-based test
All English language test scores are considered valid for two years after the date of the test.
Please refer to https://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/rpg/admission-requirements for the detailed general entrance and English language requirements. The version of website of Academic Registry of PolyU shall prevail.
Normal Period of Study
| MPhil | PhD | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time : | 2 years | 3 years |
| Part-time : | 4 years | 6 years |
Tuition Fee
Government funded
Full-time : HK$ 42,100 per year
Part-time : HK$ 21,050 per year
Self-financed
Full-time : HK$ 84,200 per year
Part-time : HK$ 42,100 per year
Scholarship and Teaching Assistantship
Full-time self-financed students can apply for Scholarship and Teaching Assistantship which can cover most of their expenses. Those students in receipt of the Teaching Assistantship are required to assist faculty members in teaching activities during their studies.
(The terms of financial aid to self-financed students will be determined by departmental committee)
Please put at least one valid content allocate to this component.
Application Deadline
| 2025/26 Semester 1 Entry: |
31 May 2025 |
| 2024/25 Semester 2 Entry: |
30 Sep 2024 |
| 2024/25 Summer Term Entry: |
31 Jan 2025 |
Priority is given to applicants who submit applications for Semester 1 Entry.
Application
Applications must be made on-line via the Academic Registry’s Web Admission System at https://rpgadmission.polyu.edu.hk/.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Outstanding candidates are strongly recommended to apply for our Department’s PhD degree through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. The Scheme invites applications in the September of each year. For details, please visit: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/gs/prospective-students/hkpfs/.
