Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programme

The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Education

PEDU-PHD

Since we first offered a Doctor of Philosophy programme in 1990, graduates have filled key positions as educational researchers and professional educators in the school and tertiary education sectors both in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Graduates also serve in national research institutes, government research units, and education-related institutions and services. Our Ph.D programme’s emphasis on conceptual originality, academic rigor, and critical inquiry is widely recognized throughout the education profession.The Ph.D is a research doctorate that is pursued mainly through individual guided study with some supplementary coursework. Ph.D students pursue their scholarly interests under the guidance of scholars who are appointed to enlighten, direct, and evaluate in accordance with international standards and the Ph.D programme provide opportunity for promising individuals to pursue intensive specialization in a specified area of educational studies.Their efforts in critical review of literature, formulation of ideas, research construction, and theory building will benefit from a variety of activities that include research seminars, coursework, comprehensive examination, and guided research for thesis.----

August 2025

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Full-time & Part-time:
HK$44500 per annum (2025-26)
HK$47000 per annum (2026-27)
HK$49500 per annum (2027-28)

31 January 2025

Please refer to https://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/higherdegree/newsarticle/information-session/

3943 6203 / 3943 5346 (SSPA)

phd.edu@cuhk.edu.hk

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2603 7612 / 2603 5781 (SSPA)

Office of Postgraduate Programmes in Education, Faculty of Education, Room G7, G/F, Ho Tim Building, CUHK

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