PhD in Education
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
About this programme
The PhD programme in Education is research-oriented. A student normally combines seminars with guided independent research in an individually designed course of study under the guidance of the supervisor and the thesis committee.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Tuition
- HKD 47,000 / year
- Deadline
- 1 December 2025
Entry requirements
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably: hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or equivalent education qualifications, and/or have relevant experience as deemed acceptable; provide proof of her/his research capability in the form of past publications, Master's thesis, and/or strong support from academic references; perform satisfactorily in an interview conducted by the Graduate Division of Education; and pass a written entrance examination conducted by the Graduate Division of Education, if necessary. submit a research proposal in English.
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