48 monthsProgramme duration
6,003 USDTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is designed for students wishing to pursue academic or research careers in diversified fields such as education, humanities, social sciences, cultural and creative arts, and science. It focuses on promoting applied research with strong relevance, and advancing knowledge for professional improvement, practical innovation, and policy formulation in education and associated areas, both locally and internationally. Graduates of the programme are expected to make significant contributions to the discipline and/or profession through continued quality research and scholarly activities.
All full-time UGC-funded research students admitted to the PhD programme are eligible for Research Postgraduate Studentship. Information is available on the website: https://gs.eduhk.hk/prospective/rpg/scholarship-and-financial-assistance/#pc-1
For more details about the programme, please visit https://gs.eduhk.hk/prospective/rpg/
*The tuition waiver scheme is available for local PhD students. For more details, please visit: www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/tws
**Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normal duration.
Tuition and Extension Fees are provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition and Extension fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme is designed for students wishing to pursue academic or research careers in diversified fields such as education, humanities, social sciences, cultural and creative arts, and science. It focuses on promoting applied research with strong relevance, and advancing knowledge for professional improvement, practical innovation, and policy formulation in education and associated areas, both locally and internationally. Graduates of the programme are expected to make significant contributions to the discipline and/or profession through continued quality research and scholarly activities.
All full-time UGC-funded research students admitted to the PhD programme are eligible for Research Postgraduate Studentship. Information is available on the website: https://gs.eduhk.hk/prospective/rpg/scholarship-and-financial-assistance/#pc-1
For more details about the programme, please visit https://gs.eduhk.hk/prospective/rpg/
*The tuition waiver scheme is available for local PhD students. For more details, please visit: www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/tws
**Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normal duration.
Tuition and Extension Fees are provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition and Extension fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable.
Admission Requirements
- IELTS score of 6.5 (academic module) with no subtest lower than 6.0/
- TOEFL (internet-based test): Score of 80 (for tests taken before 21 January 2026); Score of 4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards)
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