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Country of study
Hong Kong SAR China · Hong Kong
Target level
Master’s and Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Allowance
HK$229,620 a year

Dates

Applications open
1 September 2026 at 00:00 GMT+8, time zone not specified
Applications close
1 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT+8, time zone not specifiedHong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), HKUST deadline
Other deadlines
  • 1 December 2026Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), Research Grants Council (RGC) deadline
Results announced
Successful applicants are notified by email; unsuccessful applicants are normally notified towards the end of the admission cycle (for example, in the summer before program commencement for Fall admission).
Studies start
Spring 2026/27 term and Fall 2027/28 term

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Submit an online application for the research postgraduate programme (MPhil or PhD)
    With whom
    Applicant
  2. Step 2: Submit the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) application to the Research Grants Council
    With whom
    PhD applicant
    By when
    1 December 2026
  3. Step 3: Submit the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) application to HKUST
    With whom
    PhD applicant
    By when
    1 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT+8, time zone not specified

Where to apply

HKUST School of Science (opens in a new tab) · Research Postgraduate Programs · The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Official title (in English): RPG Admissions

Edition 2026/27 Spring and 2027/28 Fall intakes · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of HKUST School of Science: fytgs.hkust.edu.hk

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