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Doctor of Philosophy
The LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) shares with other Faculties of the The University of Hong Kong a commitment to advancing knowledge through research and education. The Doctor of Philosophy is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of medical researchers for a changing world.

Accountancy, Economics, and Finance
Embark on an intellectually enriching journey with Hong Kong Baptist University's Accountancy, Economics, and Finance Doctoral Program.

Management, Marketing, and Information Systems
Embark on a transformative academic journey with Hong Kong Baptist University's Management, Marketing, and Information Systems Doctoral Program.
Education
The Education programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented. A student normally combines seminars with guided independent research in an individually designed course of study under the guidance of the supervisor and the thesis committee.
English (Literary Studies)
Students in the English (Literary Studies) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are required to write a research thesis which will make an original contribution to English literary studies.
Philosophy
The Philosophy programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong began to be offered in 1966 and PhD programme in 1980s, and has since provided solid philosophical training to more than 200 postgraduate students. Many of them now serving the local and international academic communities through their dedication to teaching and research.
Gender Studies
The Gender Studies programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is an interdisciplinary programme with a unifying focus on gender as a theoretical perspective or as a subject of analysis. It allows students to bring together different disciplinary and methodological approaches for the advancement of gender studies. The programme emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and research skills.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research oriented (approximately 75% of units required).
Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society.
Cultural Studies
Candidates for admission to the Cultural Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong should meet all qualification criteria of the University Graduate School.
Social Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Social Science doctoral programme is designed to prepare students for careers in academia, policy research or consultancy related to the affairs of society, polity or the economy.
Counselling Psychology
The Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology programme (PsyD-CoP) at Hong Kong Shue Yan University is the first doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology in Asia.
Mathematics
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Mathematics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to prepare students to become research scholars in an academic or industrial environment and enable students to do independent and original research.
Humanities and Creative Writing
Embark on a transformative academic journey with Hong Kong Baptist University's Humanities and Creative Writing Doctoral Program.
Civil Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims at developing the skills needed to identify issues related to Civil Engineering and the ability to formulate and propose solutions to a problem in an independent manner.
Physics
City University of Hong Kong's Physics doctoral program stands as a pinnacle of academic excellence at this esteemed institution.
Psychology
The MPhil/PhD Programme in Psychology at Hong Kong Shue Yan University is designed to train scholars or researchers who are solidly grounded in theoretical perspectives, highly original, and specialized in their chosen areas, yet conversant in a broader interdisciplinary network of knowledge.
Mechanical Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Mechanical Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims at equipping the students with the capability of identifying and solving academic and/or real problems creatively.
Materials Science and Engineering
This PhD in Materials Science and Engineering is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Business Administration
The hospitality and real estate industries are the rapid growth industries in this region. This Business Administration programme is offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.