PhD in History
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
About this programme
PhD in History programme offered by the Division of History, Faculty of Arts, CUHK. Students are required to complete at least 33 units (for full-time students) / 39 units (for part-time students) of courses, study a third language other than Chinese and English, pass an oral qualifying examination, complete a PhD thesis, and pass an oral examination for graduation.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Tuition
- HKD 47,000 / year
- English
- IELTS · TOEFL iBT
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Deadline
- 1 December 2025
Entry requirements
Applicants should have majored in history or a related field; demonstrate proficient command of language(s) crucial to their research; submit a detailed research proposal in Chinese or English, a literature review (minimum 1000 words), a Master's thesis or academic essay, and evidence of language proficiency. First Language Requirement: Either Chinese or English may be chosen; for Chinese, adequate evidence of proficiency such as public examination results or academic record is required; for English, applicants from non-English-speaking countries must submit TOEFL or IELTS (Academic) scores, while those from English-speaking countries should submit SAT or GCE results. Second Language Requirement: any Asian or Western language closely related to the intended field of study, with evidence such as TOEFL or IELTS (Academic) scores, public examination results or academic records. An interview may be required by the Division.
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