21 PhD programmes in Humanities in Hong Kong (SAR)

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

Students in the English (Literary Studies) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are required to write a research thesis which will make an original contribution to English literary studies.

The Philosophy programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong began to be offered in 1966 and PhD programme in 1980s, and has since provided solid philosophical training to more than 200 postgraduate students. Many of them now serving the local and international academic communities through their dedication to teaching and research.

The English programme offered by Lingnan University develops advanced research expertise in English studies through linguistic, literary, and cultural analysis across global contexts.

The Humanities and Creative Writing programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University supports advanced inquiry into literature, culture, and artistic expression through interdisciplinary and critical approaches.

The origin of our History Department at the The Chinese University of Hong Kong  can be traced back to the late 1940s when New Asia College was founded.

The History programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University develops advanced historical research across global regions, thematic studies, and interdisciplinary approaches.

The Arts and Social Sciences programme offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University develops research capability across arts, humanities, and social sciences with a focus on interdisciplinary inquiry and societal impact.

Welcome to Hong Kong Metropolitan University's Education and Languages Doctoral Program, a gateway to a transformative academic experience in advanced research and scholarly pursuits.

Religion is a fundamental and distinctive aspect of human culture. As religion represents the deepest hopes, fears, concerns and values of human being, it can play both constructive and destructive roles in society. This PhD degree programme in Religious Studies is offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The Chinese programme offered by Lingnan University develops advanced research and creative expertise in Chinese literature, language, and culture through interdisciplinary study and scholarly training.

The Religion and Philosophy programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University develops advanced research in religious traditions and philosophical thought across ethical, cultural, and theoretical perspectives.

The Philosophy programme offered by Lingnan University develops advanced research expertise in philosophy through in-depth study of theoretical, ethical, and interdisciplinary philosophical domains.

The History programme offered by Lingnan University develops advanced research expertise through interdisciplinary study of regional, global, and thematic historical contexts.

The English Language and Literature programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University develops advanced scholarship in Chinese language, literature, and classical traditions across historical and theoretical contexts.

The English (Applied English Linguistics) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is intended for students who have completed at least an M.A. degree in Applied English Linguistics or a related field of study.

The English Language and Literature programme offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University develops advanced scholarship in English studies through interdisciplinary research across language, literature, and cultural analysis.

City University of Hong Kong's English doctoral program stands as a beacon of academic excellence at this esteemed institution.

The History programme offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University develops expertise in historical research with a focus on Hong Kong and modern China.

The Chinese Language and Literature programme offered by Hong Kong Baptist University advances scholarly study of Chinese texts, linguistic origins, and intellectual traditions across historical periods.