PhD in English (Literary Studies)
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
PhD in English (Literary Studies)
Doctoral · Arts
About this programme
Students are required to write a research thesis which will make an original contribution to English literary studies. They are expected to have an excellent command of English, the official language of the thesis. In addition to the thesis, students must pass a qualifying examination within the first year of study before they can be advanced to PhD candidature.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Tuition
- HKD 47,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Deadline
- 1 December 2025
Entry requirements
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have majored in Literature or subjects in a related field. Applicants are expected to hold a Master’s degree or MPhil awarded by this University or a recognized university.
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