61 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Education programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented. A student normally combines seminars with guided independent research in an individually designed course of study under the guidance of the supervisor and the thesis committee.

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research oriented (approximately 75% of units required).

The Gender Studies programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is an interdisciplinary programme with a unifying focus on gender as a theoretical perspective or as a subject of analysis. It allows students to bring together different disciplinary and methodological approaches for the advancement of gender studies. The programme emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and research skills.

Candidates for admission to the Cultural Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong should meet all qualification criteria of the University Graduate School.

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 Chinese Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society.

This PhD in Social Welfare is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The Management  programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented with each student being directly supervised by a faculty member.

This PhD in Environmental Science is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This PhD in Biomedical Sciences is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This PhD in Nursing is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This PhD in Biochemistry is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The hospitality and real estate industries are the rapid growth industries in this region. This Business Administration programme is offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This PhD in Materials Science and Engineering is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The Medical Sciences PhD degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented.

The Pharmacy programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented and has the aim of advancing pharmacy knowledge with the major requirement being the conduct and defence of a doctoral thesis.

The Chemical Pathology programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented and will involve a series of investigations with original study design, experimentation and data interpretation.

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.

This PhD in Geography and Resource Management is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.