ARCHITECTURE ARTS BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS DENTISTRY EDUCATION ENGINEERING LAW MEDICINE SCIENCE SOCIAL SCIENCES On-line Application and Enquiries Graduate School Room P403, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2857 3470 Fax: (852) 2857 3543 Email: [email protected] Homepage: www.gradsch.hku.hk MPhil and PhD Studies THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG 2016-17 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPF) Scheme* Initial application to the Research Grants Council (RGC): September 1 noon – December 1, 2015 noon Full application to the University: September 1 – December 1, 2015 Main round application September 1, 2015 – December 1, 2015 1st clearing round December 2, 2015 – April 30, 2016 2nd clearing round May 1, 2016 – August 31, 2016 * For further details on the HKPF Scheme, please visit the RGC’s website (http://www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd) Application Period for Admissions 2016-17 Highlights • Ranked 28 th in the world in 2014 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings • Inspiring teachers with international vision • A cultural mix of MPhil and PhD students from all over the world • Leading-edge research in over 140 departments and research centres • High-quality research outputs • Top-class libraries, computer facilities, and state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment • An excellent record of graduate employment • Opportunities for students to spend part of their study period away from campus to gain more exposure Fellowships and Scholarships Available • Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPF) Scheme# US$30,760 (HK$240,000) per year • University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF) At least US$25,320 (HK$197,500) per year* • Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) At least US$23,070 (HK$180,000) per year # HKPF Scheme does not cover the Joint PhD programmes and HKPF awardees will not be concurrently awarded UPF and PGS. * Combined value of UPF and PGS