Overview

About the programme

The Economics programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is suitable for those who wish to pursue Faculty positions in academic sector or seek professional positions in private and public sectors by demonstrating their ability to carry out original analyses of economic issues with an academic value and/or policy relevance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Quantitative Methods
Econometric Theory & Applications
Applied Econometrics
Game Theory
Computational Methods in Economics
Monetary Economics
International Trade
Industrial Organization

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

21 alternative credits

for students who do not possess research Master degrees, the minimum number of units is 27 units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Economics View 5 other PhDs in Economics in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for the PhD programme should possess a Master's degree in Economics or related discipline, and a good background in Mathematics or Statistics. Those applicants with a Bachelor's degree can also apply for the PhD programme, but have to demonstrate excellent research potential.
All applicants for the PhD programme are required to take the GRE General Test; those without the GRE score may still be considered, but they will be at a disadvantage.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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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.

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About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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