For the Doctor of Philosophy stream, the applicant shall have:

1. A Master's degree holder from a recognized university; or

2. Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or

3. Graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" and ≥3.2/4.0; or

4. Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

For a Master's stream, the applicant shall have:

1. Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or

2. Graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" ; or

3. Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

To fulfill the University’s minimum English language requirements for admission to postgraduate programmes, applicants* should have:

1. obtained a degree from a university in Hong Kong^a or taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English; or

2. achieved scores in the following English Language tests^b as indicated:

i. TOEFL: 550 (Paper-based)/79 (Internet-based/Home Edition);

ii. IELTS (Academic): 6.5(Test Centre based/Online);

iii. GMAT: Band 21 (Verbal)^c;

iv. GMAT Focus Edition: Band 78 (Verbal); or

3. obtained a pass grade in English in one of the following examinations:

i. Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (AS Level);

ii. Hong Kong Higher Level Examination;

iii. CUHK Matriculation Examination;

iv. General Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) Advanced Level (A-Level)/Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-Level); or

4. achieved Level 4 or above in the English Language subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination;

Note:

a. This is based on the understanding that English is the medium of instruction of degree programmes offered by universities in Hong Kong. Moreover, graduates from universities in Hong Kong should have fulfilled the English language requirements of the institution concerned when they were admitted to the degree programmes. The CUHKSZ Graduate School may request applicants to provide additional supporting documents to prove their English proficiency.

b. TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date. GMAT scores are considered valid for five years from the test date.

c. GMAT (Verbal) scores at or above the threshold value of 21 will be kept until the score validity phases out.

Normally Fall Admission Date is in August, and Spring Admission Date is in January.

The application deadline for Spring Admission is usually the end of October of the previous year, while the application deadline for Fall Admission is usually the end of May of the current year.

1. Contact the Intended Supervisor in advance. 
2. Online application: 
Please go to https://pgapply.cuhk.edu.cn/

Please note that all original documents will be checked at the time of enrollment. Any misrepresentation in the documents and information provided will result in disqualification of their applications and subsequent enrollments in the University.

The tuition for both MPhil and PhD students is RMB140,000 per year. University or School may offer various kinds of financial supports to selected applicants:

*The selection is based on merit and no separate application is required.