Overview

About the programme

Advancement to PhD candidature is conditional upon completion of coursework requirements and passing of a qualifying examination.

Within twelve months after advancement to PhD candidature, the candidates in the Education programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong must submit a thesis proposal to the Graduate Panel.

After the thesis proposal is approved, the candidate should submit a thesis and pass the oral defence within a prescribed period of time for graduation.

Programme Structure

Fields of Specialization:

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Administration and Policy

Educational Psychology

Sports Science and Physical Education

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Clearing Round: March 31
Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 5 other PhDs in Education 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

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or equivalent education qualifications, and/or have relevant experience as deemed acceptable;

Provide proof of her/his research capability in the form of past publications, Master's thesis, and/or strong support from academic references;

Perform satisfactorily in an interview conducted by the Graduate Division of Education; and

Pass a written entrance examination conducted by the Graduate Division of Education, if necessary.

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.

42,100 HKD per year

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.