PhD in Philosophy
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) · Hong Kong, Hong Kong
About this programme
PhD in Philosophy programme requiring a third language requirement, coursework including Research Methodology Seminar I & II, Guided Study, and Special Seminar on Selected Philosophical Issues, followed by thesis writing and completion of a PhD thesis with substantial contribution to scholarship.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- students are required to take courses in three years
- 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 a MPhil degree in Philosophy or a related field from a recognized university; have sufficient knowledge of general logic; submit a thesis proposal of about 4 pages; submit a paper (10-15 pages for English, or 10,000 - 15,000 words for Chinese) on a topic in philosophy; and attend an interview (shortlisted applicants).
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