MPhil-PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
MPhil-PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
Doctoral · Engineering
About this programme
PhD Stream: Students must pass the candidacy examination within 24 months from first entry. Coursework: 12 units; Guided Study: 1 unit each term; Thesis Research: 6 units each term during pre-candidacy period and 12 units each term during post-candidacy period. In the final year of study, students must submit a thesis to the Division and pass an oral examination defending his/her thesis.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Engineering
- Duration
- For students entering with a research master's degree, the normative study period is 36 months
- Tuition
- HKD 47,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Deadline
- 1 December 2025
Entry requirements
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field.
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 (6)
- CUHK Belt and Road Scholarship (Research PG)Fully funded · Program-dependent
- CUHK Postgraduate StudentshipsFully funded · Program-dependent
- CUHK Vice-Chancellor PhD Scholarship SchemeFully funded · Program-dependent
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) at CUHKFully funded · Program-dependent
- CUHK PhD International Mobility for Partnerships and Collaborations (IMPAC) AwardLiving stipend · Program-dependent
- CUHK Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students (General)Unknown · Program-dependent