
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Graduate School
PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship SchemeHung 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
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Application Period: 1 January to 30 September 2024
Key Summary
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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.
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.
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
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