22 Best PhD Programs in Hong Kong

Across Hong Kong, 4 universities offer 22 PhD programs, typically lasting Part-time (4 years) or Full-time (3 years). The list starts with courses at University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

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1PhD / Doctorate

QS World #17 #2 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island

Doctor of Nursing Programme

University of Hong Kong — The Doctor of Nursing (DNurs) Programme is designed for nurses who aspire to provide leadership in advancing nursing practice, education and research. The curriculum incl...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Part-time (4 years) or Full-time (3 years)Duration

Mode

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Medicine & Health Sciences

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2PhD / Doctorate

QS World #36 #3 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Education Educational Leadership

Chinese University of Hong Kong — The Doctor of Education (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is a professional doctorate with both coursework and research c...

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Mode

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Education

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3PhD / Doctorate

QS World #36 #3 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy in Laws

Chinese University of Hong Kong — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Laws at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is an advanced research degree in law. The programme is intended for students who aspire to...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Full-time mode: With Research Master’s Degree—Normative: 36Duration

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Law

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4PhD / Doctorate

QS World #54 #4 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, Kowloon

Doctor of Food Science

Hong Kong Polytechnic University — The Doctor of Food Science and Management (DFSM) at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a taught doctoral degree that combines food science with business management. Stud...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3 years (full-time)Duration

Mode

SeptemberIntake

Science

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5PhD / Doctorate

QS World #54 #4 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, Kowloon

Doctor of Hotel

Hong Kong Polytechnic University — The Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management (D.HTM) at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a professional doctoral programme focused on tourism and hotel management. It de...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3-5 yearsDuration

BlendedMode

SeptemberIntake

Hospitality & Tourism

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6PhD / Doctorate

QS World #54 #4 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, Kowloon

Doctor of International Real Estate

Hong Kong Polytechnic University — The Doctor of International Real Estate and Construction (DIREC) is designed for senior executives in the construction and real estate industry. It provides knowledge of...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3 yearsDuration

Mode

SeptemberIntake

Built Environment

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7PhD / Doctorate

QS World #54 #4 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, Kowloon

Doctor of Philosophy in Hotel

Hong Kong Polytechnic University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Hotel and Tourism Management at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is designed for students pursuing applied research in advanced education. The...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

3-yearDuration

Full TimeMode

SeptemberIntake

Hospitality & Tourism

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8PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs in Business

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Business & Management

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9PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Full TimeMode

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Professional Accounting & Finance

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10PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Full TimeMode

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Science

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11PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Full TimeMode

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Economics & Public Policy

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12PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Full TimeMode

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Professional Accounting & Finance

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13PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Humanities

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Full TimeMode

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Arts, Design & Architecture

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14PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Full TimeMode

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Computer Science & IT

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15PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Full TimeMode

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Business & Management

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16PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marine Environmental Science

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Full TimeMode

—Intake

Agriculture & Environment

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17PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Full TimeMode

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Business & Management

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18PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Full TimeMode

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Science

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19PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nano Science and Technology

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Full TimeMode

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Science

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20PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Operations Management

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Full TimeMode

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Business & Management

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21PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

PhD / DoctorateLevel

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Full TimeMode

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Science

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22PhD / Doctorate

QS World #60 #6 in Hong Kong Hong Kong, New Territories

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Science

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Full TimeMode

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Social Sciences & Psychology

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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #17 (University of Hong Kong) to #60 (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Hong Kong has the largest research record in this group, with 22,535,057 citations and an h-index of 1,179.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Science (5), Business & Management (4), Professional Accounting & Finance (2) and Hospitality & Tourism (2). The usual length is Part-time (4 years) or Full-time (3 years) and Full-time mode: With Research Master’s Degree—Normative: 36. 94% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Hong Kong University of Science and Technology offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Hong Kong for PhD?

University of Hong Kong (QS World #17), Chinese University of Hong Kong (QS World #36) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (QS World #54) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for PhD in Hong Kong?

Of those with published fees, Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the least expensive at about USD 18,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a PhD course take in Hong Kong?

Most listed courses run Part-time (4 years) or Full-time (3 years), with Full-time mode: With Research Master’s Degree—Normative: 36 the next most common.

When do PhD courses start in Hong Kong?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, with 15, ahead of Hong Kong Polytechnic University (4).

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