PhD in Music
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
About this programme
The Programme is research-oriented and students may be required to enrol in formal courses as deemed necessary. Students must fulfil the qualifying examination requirements before submitting their dissertation.
- 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 are expected to hold a Bachelor's degree in Music or a related field. Applicants should submit: 1. A curriculum vitae (must use the template from the Music Department's website: CV template); 2. Two writing samples in English; 3. A research proposal with bibliography written in English (3,000 - 4,000 words excluding bibliography). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
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