academic environment supports diverse research topics spanning both theoretical and applied chemistry.
Key Facts
Students are required to undertake supervised research, produce a thesis demonstrating advanced subject knowledge and original findings, and successfully complete an oral examination assessed by a board of examiners. The programme includes formal requirements related to supervision, attendance, and coursework, as well as a structured probationary period during which candidates are evaluated before confirmation of their status. Financial support is typically provided to full-time students through studentships covering essential expenses.
Admission requires a recognised master's degree, a first-class bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification approved by the university. The programme is also linked to the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which supports candidates demonstrating academic excellence, research potential, and strong communication and leadership qualities, encouraging international participation and engagement in advanced research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
- Organic, Inorganic, and Organometallic Chemistry
- Physical and Computational Chemistry
- Materials Science and Nanosciences
- Chemical Instrumentation and Sensing Technologies
- Biological and Bioinorganic Chemistry
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- master's degree from a recognized university or comparable institution; OR
- a bachelor's degree with first class honours from a recognized university or comparable institution; OR
- any other qualification deemed by the Research Committee of the University to be acceptable for this purpose.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 16,826 AUD / year (≈ 94,000 HKD / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 16,826 AUD / year (≈ 94,000 HKD / year)
Living costs
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,456-4,192 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities for Chemistry include:
- Belt and Road Scholarship (Research Postgraduate) — Hong Kong Baptist University (Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government (Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 07 Oct 2026)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape (Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 30 Nov 2026)
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund (Grant: 3500 USD; Deadline: 15 Nov 2026)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation (Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda (Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 31 Oct 2026)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online (Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 01 Mar 2027)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law (Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 13 Jan 2027)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund (Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 31 Dec 2026)
- BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program — BOCSCI Inc. (Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 31 Oct 2026)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation (Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 31 Dec 2026)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 (Grant: 1500 USD; Deadline: Not specified)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Grant: 12000 USD; Deadline: 11 Jan 2027)
