Overview

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 's Economics doctoral program is designed to enable students to gain a deep knowledge of management in general, to develop a concentration in a specialized field, and to provide opportunities for students to do significant original research in their chosen area. PhD students are offered intensive and targeted research training and exceptional collaboration opportunities with faculty to prepare them for their future careers in teaching and/or research.

Research Foci

Besides microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, the Department's research areas focus on:

Economic Growth and Development
Industrial Organization
International Economics
China Economy
Experimental and Behavioral Economics
Monetary and Financial Economics
Labor Economics

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the PhD program, graduates will be able to:

Have up-to-date and in-depth knowledge in Economics, leading to independent substantive scholarly research;

Have an in-depth understanding of contemporary business and organizational issues, within the field of Economics; and

Equipped to perform all aspects of the role of faculty in academia, including pedagogical skills.

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Programme Structure

Course structure:

Mathematics for Business and Economics

Probability

Advanced Probability Theory

Advanced Mathematical Statistics

Microeconomic Theory
and more...

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics View 5 other PhDs in Economics in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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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.

Funding

HKUST offers generous scholarships to full-time MPhil and PhD students, which should well cover the academic and living expenses. Please refer to the Scholarship section for details.

Besides, HKUST will provide guaranteed university accommodation in the first 2 years of full-time MPhil and PhD students.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Research Foci

Learning outcomes

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Hong Kong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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