The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Graduate School
PhD (Campus)
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
PhD
DURATION
8 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* PolyU's PhD programmes have a rolling admissions process with three entry points throughout the year. To determine the application deadlines for each entry, please refer to the Admission section.
Key Summary
As a world-leading research university, PolyU has a three-decade history of providing degree education. The establishment of the Graduate School in September 2020 further reinforced PolyU’s dedication to assisting research students in achieving scholarship excellence and success.
PolyU offers a wide spectrum of research postgraduate programmes through six faculties and three schools, covering business, construction and environment, engineering, health and social sciences, humanities, science, design, fashion and textiles, and hotel and tourism management. These programmes are designed to provide a holistic research curriculum that equips students with niche discipline-specific knowledge and fundamental academic training.
Throughout their research journey, students are set to conduct impactful research at cutting-edge facilities with excellent supervision, student mobility opportunities and supportive resources. Located at the bustling heart of Asia in Hong Kong, the university’s convenient location offers a vibrant and dynamic living environment, enhancing the overall student experience.
Credit/ Coursework Requirements
- 3-year full-time/6-year part-time PhD programme - 15 credits
- 4-year full-time/8-year part-time PhD programme - 22 credits
With 85 years of proud tradition, PolyU ranks among the world’s top 100 institutions.
Rankings Highlight
57th in QS World University Rankings 2025
23rd in QS Asia University Rankings 2024
87th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
19th in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2024
7th in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
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