PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
DURATION
3 up to 8 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2025
TUITION FEES
HKD 84,200 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Application Period: 1 January to 30 September 2024
** PhD Full-time students (without stipend), PhD Full-time students (with stipend) - HKD42,100/year, PhD Part-time students - HKD42,100/year
Key Summary
Introduction
PolyU is a world-leading research university with a three-decade history of providing research postgraduate 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. [Learn about our research excellence and facilities]
PolyU offers a wide spectrum of research postgraduate programs 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 programs are designed to provide a holistic research curriculum that equips students with niche discipline-specific knowledge and fundamental academic training. [Learn about research programs]
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 in 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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
| Fellowship / Scholarship Scheme | PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS) |
| Objective | To offer an attractive scholarship package to outstanding Ph.D. applicants to support their research studies at PolyU and living expenses in Hong Kong |
| Monthly Stipend (for the entire normal study period) | HK$27,290 |
| Conference Grant (for the entire normal study period) | HK$25,000 |
| Cash Award | HK$40,000 in the first year HK$20,000 per year from the second year to the end of the normal study period |
| Research Excellence Scholarship (in the form of a tuition fee waiver) | Yes |
| University Accommodation | Please refer to this link for the hall admission policy and fees. |
| Selection Criteria | The quality of applicants in terms of academic merits and research credentials/potential |
| Application Procedures | PolyU e-Prospectus All full-time Ph.D. applicants will concurrently be considered for the award of PPPFS. No separate application for the fellowship is required. |
- Renewal of the awarded fellowship/scholarship is subject to the student's satisfactory performance and funding availability.
- PolyU reserves the right to revise the fellowship/scholarship/fees without prior notice.
Curriculum
Credit/ Coursework Requirements
- 3-year full-time/6-year part-time PhD program - 15 credits
- 4-year full-time/8-year part-time PhD program - 22 credits
Rankings
With 85 years of proud tradition, PolyU ranks among the world’s top 100 institutions. Four disciplines ranked among the world’s top 50 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
Highlight
- 65th in QS World University Rankings 2024
- 23rd in QS Asia University Rankings 2024
- 87th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- 14th in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023
- 4th in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023
- 6th in Times Higher Education World’s Most International Universities 2023