Overview

The Global Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University enables candidates to pursue research study across different disciplines, with opportunities to collaborate with internationally recognized scholars. Applicants are expected to define their proposed research area in consultation with academic staff prior to application, ensuring alignment with faculty expertise and research interests.

Key Facts

It is delivered within a large academic school offering a wide range of programmes and supported by initiatives such as research institutes and global engagement activities. The programme encourages research in areas including international business, governance, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, while providing an environment that promotes academic exchange and knowledge development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Business and Governance
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Sustainability in Business
Research Methods and Proposal Development
Global Economic and Social Analysis
Doctoral Research and Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

International Business

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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

To be eligible for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Global PhD Programme), an applicant shall:

possess a recognized first class honours degree with demonstrated ability to pursue advanced studies; or
possess a recognized Master's degree by research; or
transfer from the HKMU MPhil degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

74005 HKD / year

≈ 74005 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

74005 HKD / year

≈ 74005 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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