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With a prestigious history dating back to its original establishment in 1888 in Guangzhou, China, Lingnan University (LU) is the only liberal arts university in Hong Kong emphasising both the merits and close interrelationship of teaching and research. Like many American liberal arts colleges and the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, LU believes that the ethos of liberal arts education requires limited student numbers and an intimate campus setting.
For postgraduates, student-centred learning, one of the key values of liberal arts education, ensures close and supportive thesis supervision, while at the same time encouraging candidates to exercise intellectual creativity in their research endeavours.
LU has earned a strong reputation through encouraging and requiring staff research, on the premise that far from depleting energies to be spent on teaching, research actually nourishes and inspires outstanding teaching.
LU’s research strengths stretch across its three academic areas, i.e. humanities, social sciences and business studies. Staff publications include articles in premier journals and books published by prestigious academic presses, so that in the global academic scene, LU enjoys a growing reputation in research excellence at home and internationally.
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
With a prestigious history dating back to its original establishment in 1888 in Guangzhou, China, Lingnan University (LU) is the only liberal arts university in Hong Kong emphasising both the merits and close interrelationship of teaching and research. Like many American liberal arts colleges and the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, LU believes that the ethos of liberal arts education requires limited student numbers and an intimate campus setting.
For postgraduates, student-centred learning, one of the key values of liberal arts education, ensures close and supportive thesis supervision, while at the same time encouraging candidates to exercise intellectual creativity in their research endeavours.
LU has earned a strong reputation through encouraging and requiring staff research, on the premise that far from depleting energies to be spent on teaching, research actually nourishes and inspires outstanding teaching.
LU’s research strengths stretch across its three academic areas, i.e. humanities, social sciences and business studies. Staff publications include articles in premier journals and books published by prestigious academic presses, so that in the global academic scene, LU enjoys a growing reputation in research excellence at home and internationally.
An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of PhD should normally:
a) hold a master's degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or
b) hold a relevant bachelor's degree with first or second class honours or at an equivalent standard, and have registered in a programme of study for a master's degree at a recognised tertiary education institution for at least one year and have evidence of research achievement; or
c) have obtained an equivalent qualification of a) or b) above; or
d) have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
To be eligible for undergraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need to pass their English language fluency requirements and an IT fluency test.
Undergraduate tuition fees for international students are HKD 145,000 (USD 18,637.53), although Lingnan University offers international scholarships to outstanding applicants. Some of these scholarships are tuition fee waivers, a reduction in tuition fees or tuition fee waivers with a monthly stipend. Each one is offered annually and may be renewable. A number of other scholarships and prizes are donated by companies, departments and bodies. Find out about them here.
To be eligible for postgraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need a relevant first-class or second-class degree from a recognised institution (or any international equivalent). For PhDs, you would also need a master's degree.
Average tuition fees for international students are US$10,800 for full-time degrees and US$7,200 for part-time degrees, although postgraduate scholarships and studentships are available for international and local students. Explore funding here.
PhD in English
Lingnan University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
# 201-250QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
10,781 USDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
With a prestigious history dating back to its original establishment in 1888 in Guangzhou, China, Lingnan University (LU) is the only liberal arts university in Hong Kong emphasising both the merits and close interrelationship of teaching and research. Like many American liberal arts colleges and the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, LU believes that the ethos of liberal arts education requires limited student numbers and an intimate campus setting.
For postgraduates, student-centred learning, one of the key values of liberal arts education, ensures close and supportive thesis supervision, while at the same time encouraging candidates to exercise intellectual creativity in their research endeavours.
LU has earned a strong reputation through encouraging and requiring staff research, on the premise that far from depleting energies to be spent on teaching, research actually nourishes and inspires outstanding teaching.
LU’s research strengths stretch across its three academic areas, i.e. humanities, social sciences and business studies. Staff publications include articles in premier journals and books published by prestigious academic presses, so that in the global academic scene, LU enjoys a growing reputation in research excellence at home and internationally.
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
With a prestigious history dating back to its original establishment in 1888 in Guangzhou, China, Lingnan University (LU) is the only liberal arts university in Hong Kong emphasising both the merits and close interrelationship of teaching and research. Like many American liberal arts colleges and the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, LU believes that the ethos of liberal arts education requires limited student numbers and an intimate campus setting.
For postgraduates, student-centred learning, one of the key values of liberal arts education, ensures close and supportive thesis supervision, while at the same time encouraging candidates to exercise intellectual creativity in their research endeavours.
LU has earned a strong reputation through encouraging and requiring staff research, on the premise that far from depleting energies to be spent on teaching, research actually nourishes and inspires outstanding teaching.
LU’s research strengths stretch across its three academic areas, i.e. humanities, social sciences and business studies. Staff publications include articles in premier journals and books published by prestigious academic presses, so that in the global academic scene, LU enjoys a growing reputation in research excellence at home and internationally.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of PhD should normally:
a) hold a master's degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or
b) hold a relevant bachelor's degree with first or second class honours or at an equivalent standard, and have registered in a programme of study for a master's degree at a recognised tertiary education institution for at least one year and have evidence of research achievement; or
c) have obtained an equivalent qualification of a) or b) above; or
d) have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
More programs from the university
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
Browse all undergraduate programs our website or prospectus.
To be eligible for undergraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need to pass their English language fluency requirements and an IT fluency test.
Undergraduate tuition fees for international students are HKD 145,000 (USD 18,637.53), although Lingnan University offers international scholarships to outstanding applicants. Some of these scholarships are tuition fee waivers, a reduction in tuition fees or tuition fee waivers with a monthly stipend. Each one is offered annually and may be renewable. A number of other scholarships and prizes are donated by companies, departments and bodies. Find out about them here.
Find Lingnan University on Facebook, Weibo, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
Arts and Humanities (5)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation and Digital Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary English Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy
Business and Management (5)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Risk and Insurance Management
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) (BSocSc)
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Global Economics and Banking
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) - Economics
Engineering and Technology (5)
LEO Dr David P. Chan Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Health and Social Service Management
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Psychology
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Business Psychology
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Media Industries
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Cultural Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film and Visual Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Translation
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Translation, Cross-cultural Studies and Corporate Communication
Bachelor of Liberal Arts (Honours) in Global Development and Sustainability
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Government and International Affairs
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Social and Public Policy Studies
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Sociology
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Coaching and Event Management
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Public Management and Smart Governance
Lingnan University offers 30 taught master’s degrees and 32 MPhils and PhDs, including:
Browse all postgraduate courses at our website or prospectus. (Prospectus for TPg programmes / Prospectus for MPhil and PhD programmes)
To be eligible for postgraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need a relevant first-class or second-class degree from a recognised institution (or any international equivalent). For PhDs, you would also need a master's degree.
Average tuition fees for international students are US$10,800 for full-time degrees and US$7,200 for part-time degrees, although postgraduate scholarships and studentships are available for international and local students. Explore funding here.
Find Lingnan University on Facebook, Weibo, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
Arts and Humanities (5)
MPhil in Chinese
MPhil in English
MPhil in History
MPhil in Philosophy
MPhil in Translation
MPhil in Visual Studies
Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management
Master of Arts in Chinese
Master of Arts in Creative and Media Industries
Master of Arts in Curating and Art History
Business and Management (5)
MPhil in Business
MPhil in Economics
Master of Accountancy
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
Master of Science in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of Science in Environmental, Social, and Governance Management
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Health Analytics and Management
Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
Master of Science in International Banking and Finance
Master of Science in International and Development Economics
Master of Science in Marketing and International Business
Master of Science in Risk and Insurance Management
Master of Science in eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
MPhil in Psychology
Master of Science in Smart Ageing and Gerontology
Master of Science in Work and Organisational Psychology
Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology
Master of Social Sciences in Health and Social Services Management
Master of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology and Education Management
Natural Sciences (5)
MPhil in Environmental Science
Social Sciences and Management (5)
MPhil in Cultural Studies
MPhil in Government and International Affairs
MPhil in Sociology and/or Social Policy
MPhil in Urban Studies
Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Heritage Management (Concentration in Heritage Tourism and Management)
Master of Arts in China and Regional Studies
Master of Arts in International Affairs
Master of Arts in International Higher Education and Management
Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
Master of Arts in Translation Studies
Master of Cities and Governance
Master of Cities and Governance (Concentration in Environment and Sustainability)
Master of Cultural Studies
Master of Social Science in Comparative Social Policy (International)
Master of Social Sciences in Comparative Public Administration
Arts and Humanities (4)
PhD in Chinese
PhD in English
PhD in History
PhD in Philosophy
PhD in Translation
PhD in Visual Studies
Business and Management (4)
Doctor of Business Administration in Global Digital Economy and Governance
Double PhD Degree Programme in Business with South China University of Technology, China
Double PhD Degree Programme in Economics with Wuhan University, China
PhD in Business
PhD in Economics
Life Sciences and Medicine (4)
LU PhD Programme in Psychology with Joint Supervision with South China Normal University (SCNU), China
PhD in Psychology
Social Sciences and Management (4)
Doctor of Policy Studies
Dual Degree of Doctor of Policy Studies and PhD of Education Policy/Administration
LU PhD Programme in Sociology and/or Social Policy with Joint Supervision with South China Normal University (SCNU), China
PhD in Cultural Studies
PhD in Government and International Affairs
PhD in Sociology and/or Social Policy
PhD in Urban Studies