The Department of Physics now invites applications for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at CityUHK in 2025/26.
The Department excels in research over a wide range of topics, and supports PhD studies in the following areas (but not limited to):
- Theoretical and Computational Physics
- Spectroscopy and Imaging
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
- Quantum Materials
- Soft Matter and Biophysics
- Astrophysics and Particle Physics
Students interested in any of the related fields should contact and discuss with their potential supervisors. The applicant is advised to obtain the consent of one of the academic staff members to be his/her supervisor before submitting the application.
Eligible new full-time PhD students will be considered for the award of the Postgraduate Studentship. The studentship Basic Rate for 2024/25 is HK$18,700 per month (~US$2,397) and Advance Rate is HK$19,200 per month (~US$2,462). Advance Rate will be awarded to those PhD students who have passed the Qualifying Examination. Studentship is subject to revision in September of every year, and any revision to the rate will apply to both current and new students. Additional financial support is also available.
Please click here to learn more about our research degree programmes and the admission information.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
Applicants who could demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability & potential, communication & interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities & societal responsibilities are encouraged to apply for admission through “Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme”.
What the Fellowship and CityUHK Offer?
In 2025-26 HKPFS, each fellowship recipient will receive:
- A monthly stipend of HK$28,100 (~US$3,602.5)
- A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 (~US$1,790) per year for a maximum of 3 years
- An additional entrance scholarship of around HK$95,496 (~USD12,243) covering tuition and on-campus hostel accommodation fees for the first year of studies
- Additional financial subsidies/ awards supported by RGC may be given to eligible Fellowship recipients
Please click here for further details about this scheme.
Application Deadline:
1 December 2024*^
* at 12 noon (Hong Kong Time or GMT +8 hours)
^ Applications for regular PhD are accepted throughout the year. Applications received after the above-mentioned deadline may be considered subject to the availability of student places.
31 October 2024