resources and environment needed for excellence in accountancy, economics, and finance. Join a community that values innovation and contributes meaningfully to the evolving landscape of financial research.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Study of Accountancy, Economics, and Finance
- Academic Rigor and Excellence
- Distinguished Faculty Mentorship
- Global Financial Hub in Hong Kong
- Emphasis on Financial Innovation and Practices
- Dynamic Scholarly Environment
Programme Structure
Fields of study include:
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Information Systems
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants seeking admission to the PhD degree programme should possess:
- (A) Master's degree from a recognized university or comparable institution; or
- (B) Bachelor's degree with first class honours from a recognized university or comparable institution; or
- (C) Any other qualification deemed by the Graduate School to be acceptable for this purpose
- Candidates under paragraph (B) should have evidence of research achievement/experience
- Candidates under paragraph (C) may be required to take a qualifying examination. Their progress shall be reported to the Graduate School at the end of their first year of study.
- A valid GMAT or GMAT Focus Edition or GRE result.
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 or
- TOEFL iBT score of 79 (for tests taken before 21 January 2026) or 4.5 (for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026).
For the minimum score required in each individual skill area for the English language requirements, please refer to the official university website.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 8,902 AUD / year (≈ 49,500 HKD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 8,902 AUD / year (≈ 49,500 HKD / year)
Additional Details
HKPFS awardee and local students are eligible for full tuition fee waiver.
Living costs
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,467-4,212 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Accountancy, Economics, and Finance.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — U.S. government
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — ACES Education Fund
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
