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City University of Hong Kong

CityU

Founded in 1984

4th

CityU is ranked 4th in the 2021 QS ranking of the world's best universities less than 50 years old.

QS - 54th

In the 2023 QS World University Rankings, CityU is ranked 54th.

Employability - 89th

In the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, CityU is ranked 89th.


E3M

The Laboratory of Energy Economics and Environmental Management (E3M) was established in 2017. It is the first and only laboratory in Hong Kong dedicated to economic analysis of energy and environmental issues. E3M explores the interactions between the economy, energy, and the environment, paving the way for sustainable smart growth in the era of global change.

Prof. Lin ZHANG

  • Associate Professor (tenured), joint appoitment at SEE & PIA
  • Board member, International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE)
  • International Conference Ambassador, the Hong Kong Tourism Board
  • Editor, The Energy Journal
  • Associate Editor, Nature: Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Prof. Zhang Lin received his undergraduate degree from Peking University and his Ph.D. from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. He was previously a Senior Researcher at the Economic Research Center of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich and a consultant researcher at the Swiss Energy Research Center and the Laboratory for Numerical Simulation. Prof. Zhang has been engaged in research on energy economics, sustainable development, energy transition, green growth, and innovation. According to the Stanford University ranking, Prof. Zhang is among the top 2% of scientists worldwide.

Admissions Information

Admissions Information

Types of Enrollment

  • CityU Full Scholarship Ph.D. Students
  • CityU Self-funded Ph.D. Students
  • CityU Joint Ph.D. Program with Mainland Chinese Universities

Scholarship Programs

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HKPFS

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the HKSAR government, aims to attract the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their research degree programmes in Hong Kong's institutions.

  • HK$27,100 per month.
  • Entrance Scholarship HK$89,496.
  • Annual Travel Grant HK$13,600.
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CityU Ph.D. Studentship

The Postgraduate Studentship is granted on the basis of academic merit. Full-time research degree students who have obtained at least a bachelor's degree with upper second class honours (or equivalent) or a good master's degree before admission are eligible to apply.

  • HK$17,800/$18,800 per month.
  • 4 Years Maximum Award Period.
  • Travel Grant Applicable.
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Research Areas

Energy and Sustainable Development Economics

Green Business and Finance

Climate Change and Economic Growth

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development Policies


Application Requirements

  • 1. Background in economics or related fields, with a bachelor's degree (only for joint program applicants) or a master's degree.
  • 2. English proficiency: IELTS score of 7 or above, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • 3. Intention to pursue academic research, with good communication skills and a spirit of teamwork.
  • 4. Priority will be given to students with relevant experience and research achievements in energy and environmental economics.
  • 5. Priority will be given to students with computer skills and experience (such as Stata, Python, Matlab, ArcGIS, GAMS, etc.).
  • 6. Academic performance: For undergraduate applicants, a minimum GPA of 85/100 or 3.5/4.0 from a national key university (for example, Project 211 Universities) is required. For master's applicants, an academic degree from a world-class university (for example, Project 985 Universities or a university ranked within the top 100 by QS) is required.

Application Procedure

  • 1. Applicants should complete the application registration form (please download the attachment and fill it out) and send it to Prof. Zhang Lin (Email: l.zhang@cityu.edu.hk), with the email subject "PhD Application_XXX (your name)_XXX (your university)".
  • 2. Preliminary review of application materials.
  • 3. Interviews will be scheduled for applicants who pass the preliminary review. Due to time constraints, it may not be possible to respond to each applicant's email individually. Thank you for your understanding.