Overview

A candidate for a PhD degree in Computer Science and Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the field of computer science, and wide knowledge across the three major areas including systems, applications and theory.
Make a contribution to their specific field of study through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work.
Communicate effectively and professionally both in writing and oral presentations using appropriate technical languages, publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed venues, and interpret their research outcome both to a specialist and a general audience clearly.
Set their own research agenda for the future, and to undertake a future career as an independent researcher in academia and industry.
Follow the principles of ethics in their field and in academia.
Demonstrate a mastery of skills and knowledge at a level required for college and university undergraduate teaching in computer science and assessment of student learning.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Operating Systems
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Theory of Computation
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Computer Science and Engineering Seminar
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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

19 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering

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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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80

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification;

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.

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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

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 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.