Our research programmes are designed to prepare students for a career in academic research and teaching. The programmes are broad-based and provide a rigorous foundation on which the students can build an academic career of their choice.
Our research programmes are:
- Direct-entry PhD Programme - The normal duration of the PhD programme depends on the students' educational background. The programme mainly consists of two parts: coursework and thesis. Students will also receive training in teaching and gain research experience through research seminar attendance. After a successful defence of thesis and satisfying all University graduation requirements, the candidates will be awarded the PhD research degree.
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- 2+3 Integrated Programme (2-year MPhil followed by a 3-year PhD programme) Note - Students will first complete an MPhil programme. After successful completion of the MPhil programme, students will transit to the PhD programme. Hence, the MPhil programme is an integrated part of the PhD programme.
Note: From 2023/24, students will be admitted to Direct-entry 3-year/4-year PhD programme depending on the students' educational background. The 2+3 Integrated Programme will be discontinued but will be available as a transitional provision for the 2023/24 intake cohort only.
Programme Structure
Admissions and Entrance Requirements
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Direct-entry PhD Programme
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2+3 Integrated Programme Note
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| Admission Entry |
To apply for "PhD" at eAdmission |
To apply for "MPhil" at eAdmission |
| General Entrance Requirements |
3-year PhD Programme
Normally hold an MPhil or equivalent (a research
postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement)
conferred by a recognised university.
4-year PhD Programme
Normally hold:
- A Master’s degree; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university.
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At least hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours or above (or equivalent qualification) conferred by a recognised university.
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| PolyU may accept other equivalent qualifications. The decision is made on an individual basis. |
| English Language Requirements |
Applicants who do not have a degree for which English was the language of instruction at a recognized university are required to fulfil the University's minimum English language requirements for admission. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for Research Postgraduate Programmes at Study@PolyU for details. |
| Faculty Entrance Requirement |
GMAT or GRE results are required. |
Note: From 2023/24, students will be admitted to Direct-entry 3-year/4-year PhD programme depending on the students' educational background. The 2+3 Integrated Programme will be discontinued but will be available as a transitional provision for the 2023/24 intake cohort only.
Year-round Schedule for 2023/24 Admissions
(For exact dates, please refer to PolyU eAdmission)
| Research Areas |
Semester One
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Semester Two
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Summer Term
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| Accounting and Finance |
Sept 2022 to Dec 2022
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Jan 2023 to Sept 2023
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May 2023 to Jan 2024
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| Logistics and Maritime Studies |
| Management and Marketing |
Due to a very limited quota, you are encouraged to apply for Semester One admissions to increase your chances of admission. Semester Two / Summer Term admissions may be administered subject to quota availability.
Support
- research studentship with a stipend of HK$18,100 per month (subject to revision) for full-time research students based on academic merit (subject to the decision of the department)
- one extra year of PhD studentship for students with outstanding academic performance
- tuition scholarships for students with outstanding academic records
- opportunities to attend international conferences
- accommodation at the Student Halls of Residence (at students' own expense)
- access to excellent library, computing and other facilities
Tuition Fee
| Annual tuition fee |
HK$42,100*
(HK$84,200 for non-UGC-funded students who receive no stipend and no external funding support but some funding from the department)
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| Continuation fee for each semester / term beyond the normal study period |
HK$7,017 |
| Examination Fee |
HK$2,000 (for MPhil)
HK$2,000 (for PhD) |
* Starting from 2018/19 academic year, the Government provides tuition waiver for all local students enrolled in UGC-funded research postgraduate programmes during the normal study period.
