30 PhD programmes offered by the university

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 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. 

The Operations Management programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 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 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) 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.

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 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) Programme in Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in advanced industrial research and development, or university research and teaching. 

The Doctor of Business Administration program from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is well-designed for senior executives who aspire to equip themselves with rigorous doctoral training to enhance their research capabilities and gain exposure to latest business research trends across disciplines.