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Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong

MPhil-PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Doctoral · Sciences

MPhil-PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong

About this programme

MPhil-PhD programme in the Division of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, offering fields of specialization including Aerosol Physics and Chemistry, Atmosphere-Biosphere Interactions, Climate Dynamics and Climate Change, Earth System Science Data Analytics, Geodesy and Global Changes, Marine and Watershed Biogeochemistry, Nutrient and Carbon Cycles, Seismology and Tectonics, and Volcanology.

Level
Doctoral
Field
Sciences
Duration
For students entering with a research Master's degree, the normative study period is 48 months; for those with a research MPhil or other research Master's degree from Hong Kong UGC-funded institutions
Tuition
HKD 47,000 / year
English
IELTS 6.5
Deadline
31 January 2026

Entry requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have majored in Science, Engineering or related fields.

Visa

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.

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