MPhil in Philosophy
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
About this programme
Students are required to take 23 units of courses in two years, including “Research Methodology Seminar I & II”, “Guided Study”, “Special Seminar on Selected Philosophical Issues” (twice) and 6 units of thesis writing course. Students are required to take 6 units of thesis writing courses in the second year of their study and complete a Master’s thesis.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition
- HKD 47,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Deadline
- 1 December 2025
Entry requirements
have a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or a related field from a recognized university; have sufficient knowledge of general logic; submit a self-statement (about 2,000 words, in Chinese or English) which would include a proposal of their MPhil thesis and academic interests; submit a paper (8-12 pages for English, 6,000 - 10,000 words for Chinese) on a topic of philosophy; and attend an interview (shortlisted applicants).
Visa
- Visa required
- Student Visa / Entry Permit for Study
- Application fee
- HKD 330
- Processing time
- Up to 6 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (3)
- CUHK Belt and Road Scholarship (Research PG)Fully funded · Program-dependent
- CUHK Convocation Postgraduate Admissions ScholarshipsTuition only · Program-dependent
- CUHK Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students (General)Unknown · Program-dependent