POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) /
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Admission
General Information
| Mode & Period of Study | MPhil
PhD
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| Website | cityu.edu.hk/sgs/student/rpg |
| Enquiry | cityu.edu.hk/sgs/contact-us |
| Programme Leaflet | Download Pdf(2025 Entry) |
Programme Aims
Research degree programmes aim to provide advanced education to nurture people who can:
- contribute to the advancement of knowledge through independent and original research;
- demonstrate specialist subject knowledge and a high level of transferable skills, including analytical, communication and leadership skills; and
- enhance economic, social and cultural development.
Programme Structure
The research degree programmes consist of both coursework and independent research studies culminating in the submission of a thesis.
Award of MPhil/PhD Degree
To be recommended for the award of an MPhil or a PhD degree, students must have successfully completed the coursework requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, fulfilled the residence requirement as mentioned in Section 4.2.3 above, and satisfied the examiners, in respect of the thesis submitted, in an oral defense on the thesis and area of study concerned, and in any written and/or practical examinations a required.
Programme Requirements
Coursework Requirements
Students are required to fulfill the following coursework requirements within their study period:
- MPhil: 7 credit units (including at least 2 credit units of research methodology and ethics course at postgraduate level)
- PhD: 14 credit units (including at least 9 credit units of core courses and at least 2 credit units of research methodology and ethics course at postgraduate level) together with a compulsory 1 credit unit course (SG8001-- Teaching Students: First Steps) and a compulsory online training course on research integrity: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Programme within their study period.
Qualifying Examination
PhD students are required to take and pass a written qualifying examination within 10-24 months (full-time) or 20-48 months (part-time) after commencement of PhD studies. The qualifying examination aims to test students' knowledge of major subject area of their research disciplines and assess their readiness to conduct research in their specific research disciplines.
A maximum of two attempts will be allowed. Those who fail the qualifying examination after two attempts will be recommended for termination of study.
Thesis
An MPhil thesis should present the results of research investigation, give evidence of a sound understanding of the area of study, its context and applicability, and make a contribution to knowledge. A PhD thesis, in addition to the above, should make a substantial original contribution to knowledge in the subject area concerned.
Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to a research degree programme should satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements:
MPhil
- hold a relevant bachelor's degree with first or second class honors (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.
PhD
- be a current MPhil student in the University who seeks transfer to PhD candidature; or
- hold a higher degree by research (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or
- hold a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or
- hold a Bachelor's degree with first class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.
Equivalent qualifications mentioned above include relevant professional qualifications or other scholarly achievements recognized by the University.
Admissions Handbook
Detailed information about application, tuition fees, programme related fees, application procedures, financial awards/assistance and admission related matters can be obtained from the Admissions Handbook for 2025 entry.
Enquiries
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Department of Mathematics, CityUHK
Room Y5123, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong