30 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Mathematics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to prepare students to become research scholars in an academic or industrial environment and enable students to do independent and original research.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims at developing the skills needed to identify issues related to Civil Engineering and the ability to formulate and propose solutions to a problem in an independent manner. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Public Policy from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides rigorous training in public policy research to academically outstanding students aspiring to pursue a career in policy research and teaching. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Physics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed to train students to conduct novel and independent research. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Bioengineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology integrates biological, physical, and computational sciences with engineering principles to analyze and/or design biological processes.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Economics doctoral programme follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme  in Life Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to cultivate doctoral graduates who are capable of the design, initiation and execution of original research, who can independently conduct advanced research projects, who possess both a broad knowledge of modern life science and an in-depth knowledge of specialized areas.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Information Systems follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Finance follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Accounting doctoral programme follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

A candidate for a PhD in Environmental Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Computer Science and Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to develop the skills needed to identify research issues related to a practical application, to formulate an original research plan that addresses some of those issues, and to independently create a computing-related solution. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Humanities doctoral programme provides training for students who intend to pursue professional and academic careers. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Atmospheric Environmental Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to train students in original research in Atmospheric Environmental Science and to cultivate independent and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful research career in environmental science. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Electronic and Computer Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology caters for those wishing to pursue a career in advanced industrial research and development or university research and teaching. It emphasizes training in original thinking and independent research. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology equips students with the skills to identify critical research challenges in Chemical Engineering, design original research plans, and develop innovative solutions.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Arts and Machine Creativity is designed for students focused on advanced research and scholarly exploration in the field of arts and machine creativity. The research program offers opportunities for in-depth study and contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline, pushing the boundaries of the integration of art and technology.

The PhD programme in Nano Science and Technology from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to train students to conduct original research in the interdisciplinary area of nano-science and technology and to cultivate innovative and problem-solving thinking.

The PhD in Integrative Systems and Design from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology trains students in leading world-class research based on their original ideas and driving a team of interdisciplinary experts to make a substantial research contribution. 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Management doctoral programme follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.