Overview

About the programme

The Electronic Engineering PhD programme is intended to foster high-quality and forward-looking research activities, so as to meet the society's demand for high-caliber engineers who are knowledgeable in the latest technologies.

The Department of Electronic Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong four research groups which are Robotics, Perception and Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia and Signal Processing, Integrated Circuits and Systems, Solid State Electronics and Photonics covering the following research areas:

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Robotics with Medical, Service, and Industrial Applications
Perception, Sensors and Computer Vision
AI, Pattern Recognition, and Human Machine Interaction
Intelligent and Integrated Systems
Digital Signal Processing and Speech Technology
Image and Video Processing
Microwave and Wireless Communications
VLSI and ASIC
Energy Conversion
Photonics and Optical Communications
Solid-State Electronics and Smart Sensing

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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology View 4 other PhDs in Electronics & Embedded Technology in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally have majored in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Physics with Electronics, or in related fields.
For non-Hong Kong university graduates, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is highly recommended by the Division Head to ensure that the applicants have the proper preparation.

Applicants must also submit the following:

curriculum vitae;
list of research publications or related materials, e.g. patent applications;
research/purpose statement (about 600-800 words in English, for PhD Programme applicants only);
awards and other certificates.

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.