Overview

The Philosophy programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong currently has about 30 MPhil and PhD students, who are under the supervision of our full-time professors.

The diverse research interests of our faculty cover most areas of mainstream philosophy, being particularly strong in Chinese philosophy. In the past few decades, research in Anglo-American as well as Continental European philosophy has become prominent, with outstanding research outputs in the fields of phenomenology, ethics, and philosophy of mind.

Program Aims

The PhD Programme aims to:

Provide solid academic training to students in philosophy, especially in the following specialized areas: Chinese/ Eastern philosophy, Anglo-American philosophy, Continental-European philosophy and comparative philosophy.

Enhance student’s ability and skill to undertake rigorous independent research in specialized areas in philosophy.

Cultivate excellent young scholars who will serve local and overseas academic communities and other professional sectors.

Programme Structure

Component Units:

Research Methodology Seminar

Guided Study

Thesis: Thesis Writing

Special Seminar on Selected Philosophical Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

15 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy View 4 other PhDs in Philosophy in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a MPhil degree in Philosophy or a related field from a recognized university

Have sufficient knowledge of general logic

Submit a thesis proposal of about 4 pages

Submit a paper (10-15 pages for English, or 10,000-15,000 words for Chinese) on a topic in philosophy

Attend an interview (shortlisted applicants)

Copies of certificates of Academic/ Professional qualifications

Official transcripts and grading schemes of all tertiary level studies

Proof of English Language proficiency

Confidential Recommendations/ Refree’s Report

A photocopy of HK ID Card or other identity document

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.