Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (Without a relevant research master's degree: 48 months)
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026 (International) - This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
Economics
Overview
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Economics doctoral programme is designed to enable students to gain a deep knowledge of management in general, to develop a concentration in a specialized field, and to provide opportunities for students to do significant original research in their chosen area. PhD students are offered intensive and targeted research training and exceptional collaboration opportunities with faculty to prepare them for their future careers in teaching and/or research.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the PhD programme, graduates will be able to:
- Have up-to-date and in-depth knowledge in Economics, leading to independent substantive scholarly research;
- Have an in-depth understanding of contemporary business and organizational issues, within the field of Economics; and
- Be equipped to perform all aspects of the role of faculty in academia, including pedagogical skills.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Mathematics for Business and Economics
- Probability
- Advanced Probability Theory
- Advanced Mathematical Statistics
- Microeconomic Theory
- and more...
Please visit the programme website for further details.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification;
- Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.
- A satisfactory score in GMAT or GRE
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 7,924 AUD / year (≈ 44,500 HKD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 7,924 AUD / year (≈ 44,500 HKD / year)
Living costs
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,443-4,170 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Economics.
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme - Provided by university - Grant: 1,700,000 HKD - Deadline: 01 Dec 2026 - Merit-based
- RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students) - Provided by university - Grant: 147,000 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
- Postgraduate Studentship (PGS) - Provided by university - Grant: 229,620 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
- Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students - Provided by university - Grant: 47,000 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1,000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - Grant: 3,500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1,000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1,000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider - Grant: 5,000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider - Grant: 10,000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1,000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider - Grant: 3,000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1,500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - Grant: 12,000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027