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167 PhD programmes in Hong Kong (SAR)

Chemistry
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to train students to conduct independent research in Chemistry. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field.

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

Environmental Engineering
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.

Nano Science 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.

Electronic and Computer Engineering
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.

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

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

Computer Science and Engineering
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.

Atmospheric Environmental Science
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.

Integrative Systems and Design
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.

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

Environmental Science, Policy and Management
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Environmental Science, Policy and Management from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is broad-based research postgraduate programmes that embrace a wide spectrum of environmental interests.

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

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

Arts and Machine Creativity
The Doctor of Philosophy programme is designed for students focused on advanced research and scholarly exploration in the field of arts and machine creativity. The research programmes offer opportunities for in-depth study and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline, pushing the boundaries of the integration of art and technology.

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

Civil Engineering
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.

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

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering programme 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.

Mechanical Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Mechanical Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims at equipping the students with the capability of identifying and solving academic and/or real problems creatively.