| Medium of instruction: | English |
| How and when to apply: | You may apply by using our on-line application process at the University’s Graduate School webpage. Applications for 2023-24 admissions, with the following application deadlines, are now invited. For admission under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS):
Details of the HKPFS can be found at the Graduate School website and the Research Grants Council website. For regular admission:
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Even if you do not plan to apply for HKPFS, you are encouraged to apply early. |
| Admission requirements: | In addition to the General Requirements of the Graduate School, applicants must:
Applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirement by:
For HKPFS applicants, please visit the Scheme website for additional admission requirements. |
| Applicants to submit research plan: | All applicants are required to submit as part of their application a research plan not exceeding 5,000 words in length. The research plan will be reviewed by CUHK LAW in evaluating the applicant’s potential for conducting academic research at PhD level. Although it is understood that applicants are generally not yet ready to develop a full argument and/or solution for a problem at the application stage, they are expected to address the following in their research plan:
The proposal should include relevant |
| Applicants to submit personal statement and curriculum vitae: | Applicants should submit as part of their application a personal statement not exceeding 1,500 words and brief curriculum vitae. The personal statement may describe the academic and professional experiences, interests and goals of the applicant, as well as the personal credentials that he or she considers most relevant to the proposed |
| Duration: | Applicants with a research Master’s degree:
Applicants without a research Master’s degree:
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| Campus: | University main campus |
| Programme requirements: | Students are required to complete the following courses for graduation:
Additionally, students are also required to complete the following modules for graduation:
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| Assessment and graduation: | In their graduating year, students shall submit a thesis which shall be an original piece of work that makes a substantial contribution to learning in the field of law, upon endorsement of their supervisor as to their readiness to submit. Students are also required to pass an |
| Delivery mode: | Full-time or part-time |
| Tuition fees: | Full-time mode: HK$42,100 Part-time mode (self-financed): HK$42,100 (Above quoted tuition fees are subject to annual review.) |
| Studentship: | Full-time research postgraduate students may receive postgraduate studentship, valued at HK$18,025 per month for the 2022-23 academic year, during the normative study period. Awardees of the postgraduate studentships do not receive a waiver of tuition fee. Further details can be found here. |
| Student housing: | Full-time research postgraduate students who are within their normative study period are eligible to apply for on campus accommodation at the Postgraduate Halls. Further details can be found here. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Laws (PhD)
The PhD in Laws is the most advanced degree awarded by the University. Students are required to conduct extensive research and write a thesis of publishable quality making an original contribution to knowledge, under the guidance of a member of CUHK LAW. Only a limited number of places are available each year and placement is highly competitive.
No. You will need to apply separately for each Programme as applications for admission into either MPhil or PhD Programme will be
CUHK LAW assigns supervisors to each successful applicant based on the applicant’s areas of interest and the supervisor’s availability. You do not need to mention your preferred supervisor at the application stage. However, if you have based your application on what you hope will be supervised by a specific person, it will be helpful to name that person. Although there can be no guarantee that successful applicant will be assigned the supervisor of choice, CUHK LAW will make an effort to do so when the choice
Yes. Postgraduate studentships, valued at HK$18,025 per month for the 2022-23 academic year, may be awarded to full-time research postgraduate students who are within their normative study period. Students receiving postgraduate studentships are expected to assist in the teaching and research work of CUHK LAW.
Further information on financial aid can be found at the University’s Graduate School website.
| Tel: | (852) 3943 1681 |
| Fax: | (852) 2994 2505 |
| E-mail: | rpg.law@link.cuhk.edu.hk |
| Address: | Faculty of Law 6/F, Lee Shau Kee Building The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, New Territories Hong Kong |