Overview

The Chinese Studies programmes at The Chinese University of Hong Kong are examined in English and are pursued in a multilingual Chinese community at a university uniquely committed since its establishment to the study of Chinese culture in an environment of academic freedom.

The PhD programmes offer students:

A devoted group of faculty advisers, encompassing one of the largest, most diverse collection of China scholars in the world;
A university library system offering the best resources for Chinese scholarship in the world;
A world-class Chinese art collection housed on campus;
Proximity to major libraries, archives, and sites for field research in greater China; and
Generous graduate fellowships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender in China

China’s Regions and their Global Interactions

Trauma and Memory in 20th and 21st Century China

Hong Kong and Mainland China: Interaction and Integration

Chinese Art in the World after 1900: Aesthetics and History

Chinese Painting: Aesthetics and History

"Ethnic Minorities" in China: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary

China and World History in the 20th Century

Politics and Economy of China, 1900s – 1990s

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

27 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Asian studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirement for PhD in Chinese Studies

In order to qualify for admission into the PhD programme, applicants must have completed the following:

Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Master’s degree in an area related to Chinese Studies; or

Have a Bachelor’s degree – normally with Second Class Honours in the upper division or above – and have been registered in a course of study for a Master’s degree at this University for at least one year and have demonstrated research ability; or

Have been registered in a course of study for a doctoral degree at a recognized university for at least one year, and have been approved for admission by the Graduate Council.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.