College of Computing

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/2028

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of the HKSAR government, aims to attract the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong’s institutions.

The College of Computing now invites applications for admission to PhD programmes at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme in 2027/28.

About The Fellowship

The Fellowship provides the following for each awardee per year for a maximum of THREE YEARS:

  • A monthly stipend of HK$28,700 (approximately US$3,680).
  • A conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,400 (approximately US$1,840).

Additional Scholarships from CityUHK:

  • Full stipend for the 4th year of study (HK$344,400/~US$44,150).
  • An entrance scholarship (around HK$111,300/~US$14,270), which covers students’ full-time tuition fees and university student hall accommodation expenses in their first year of study.
  • Additional financial support for research related activities and to attend international academic conferences.

How to Apply to CityUHK?

Applicants are required to submit online applications to both Research Grants Council (RGC) and CityUHK.

Step 1: 

RGC’s Application Deadline: 1 December 2026 (by 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time or GMT +8 hours)

Submit an initial application and obtain an RGC reference number by registering at RGC’s Online Application System at https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/InitApplication.jsp.

Step 2:

CityUHK’s Application Deadline: 1 December 2026 (by 11:59 p.m. Hong Kong Time or GMT +8 hours)

Submit a full application including supporting documents to CityUHK’s Online Application System at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme (quoting the RGC reference number).

CityUHK's Entrance Requirements:

Applicants seeking admission to PhD studies at CityUHK should satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements:

  • Hold a higher degree by research (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or
  • Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university; or
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree with first class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.

English Proficiency Requirements:

Applicants from an institution where the language of teaching is not English should satisfy the following minimum English proficiency requirements:

  • A minimum TOEFL* total score of 79 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) (Internet-based Test); or
  • A minimum TOEFL* total score of 4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) (Internet-based Test); or
  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS*.

(Please note that individual Departments in the College may adopt a higher standard.)

* TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years from the test date and must be valid at the time of submission of application to CityUHK.

Useful Information:

Please visit the website of the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies at www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs/hkphd or contact our departmental coordinators for HKPFS.

Departmental Coordinators for HKPFS

Department of Biostatistics

Department of Computer Science

Department of Data Science

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