Overview

About the programme

The Electronic Engineering PhD programme is intended to foster high-quality and forward-looking research activities, so as to meet the society's demand for high-caliber engineers who are knowledgeable in the latest technologies.

The Department of Electronic Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong four research groups which are Robotics, Perception and Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia and Signal Processing, Integrated Circuits and Systems, Solid State Electronics and Photonics covering the following research areas:

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Robotics with Medical, Service, and Industrial Applications
Perception, Sensors and Computer Vision
AI, Pattern Recognition, and Human Machine Interaction
Intelligent and Integrated Systems
Digital Signal Processing and Speech Technology
Image and Video Processing
Microwave and Wireless Communications
VLSI and ASIC
Energy Conversion
Photonics and Optical Communications
Solid-State Electronics and Smart Sensing

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

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally have majored in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Physics with Electronics, or in related fields.
For non-Hong Kong university graduates, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is highly recommended by the Division Head to ensure that the applicants have the proper preparation.

Applicants must also submit the following:

curriculum vitae;
list of research publications or related materials, e.g. patent applications;
research/purpose statement (about 600-800 words in English, for PhD Programme applicants only);
awards and other certificates.

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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.