Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy programs are offered by the Department of Religion and Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. These programs are available in full-time and part-time study modes.
General Information
- Year of Entry: 2026 September
- Funding Nature: UGC/RGC-funded, Self-funded
- Tuition Fee:
- UGC-funded:
- AY2026/27: HK$47,000 (approx. US$6,000)
- AY2027/28: HK$49,500 (approx. US$6,300)
- AY2028/29: to be confirmed by University Grants Committee
- Full-time Self-funded: HK$94,000/year*
- Part-time Self-funded: HK$47,000/year* *Self-funded students' tuition fees are to be reviewed.
- UGC-funded:
Fields of Study
The programs cover a range of fields, including:
- Religious Studies:
- Chinese Popular Religions
- Christianity
- Confucianism
- Daoism
- Chinese Christianity
- Modern Critique of Religion
- Religious Ethics
- Philosophical Studies:
- Chinese Philosophical Traditions (Buddhist, Confucian, Daoist, Modern)
- Comparative Philosophical Studies (Chinese, European, North American)
- Normative Ethics
- Applied Ethics (such as AI Ethics or Peace studies)
- Logic
- Metaphysics
- Modern & Contemporary Continental European Philosophy
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Religion
- Social & Political Philosophy
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) is established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) to attract the best and brightest students from all over the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong. Applicants for admission to our PhD programs via HKPFS will concurrently be considered for our regular research postgraduate programs.
Important Application Dates for Academic Year 2026/27
- Application Start Date: 1 September 2025
- Regular Round Deadline: 1 December 2025
- Clearing Round Deadline: 15 April 2026
Admission and Fees
A non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees, must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.