Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- - 3 years (with a relevant research master’s degree), - 4 years (without a relevant research master’s degree)
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, 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.
- Apply before Jun 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
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OR
80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6.5
Credits
21 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
Education, Teaching
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Overview
They aim of this Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is to create an organic study curriculum pattern to facilitate students’ intellectual growth, exploration into novel research direction, and a long term commitment in an interdisciplinary research field.
The programmes offer students a broad academic freedom to create a unique research postgraduate programme focused on a specialized area of research in ways that best suit their own intellectual interests and passions, by working on an interdisciplinary research topic and using courses from different Departments/Divisions to fulfill the curriculum. Visit the programme website for more information
Students have to develop a research plan and framework which allow them to explore their unique research interests and to work with their supervisors from different research areas to pursue and complete their degree.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Generate an advanced degree curricula that interrelates knowledge and skills from selected academic areas, and proficiency in the areas of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of research.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of appropriate concepts, methods, and materials in disciplines which appropriately constitute the framework of their studies.
- Demonstrate curricular understandings and proficiency of research skills through a comprehensive examination, group interaction and evaluation, professional presentations, and the successful completion of thesis defense.
- Develop multi-dimensional perspectives and innovative problem-solving skills to existing and emerging problems.
- Develop distinctive skill mix that enables them to communicate effectively with people of different levels and disciplines within and across organizations.
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Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Professional Development for Research Postgraduate Students
- Postgraduate Seminar
- Communicating Research in English
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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 TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR
80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
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.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents
7,924 AUD / year
≈ 44,500 HKD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents
7,924 AUD / year
≈ 44,500 HKD / year
Living costs
Hong Kong
Hong Kong (SAR)
2,443-4,170 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme - Provided by university - Grant: 1700000 HKD - Deadline: 01 Dec 2026 - Merit-based - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
- RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students) - Provided by university - Grant: 147000 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
- Postgraduate Studentship (PGS) - Provided by university - Grant: 229620 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
- Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students - Provided by university - Grant: 47000 HKD - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 - U.S. government - Location not available
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - ServiceScape - Location not available
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - ACES Education Fund - Location not available
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Location not available
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based - IvyPanda - Location not available
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 - Voice Talent Online - Location not available
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based - educations.com - Location not available
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based - Admit Lab - Location not available
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based - Salvado Law - Location not available
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based - Anonymous Hope Fund - Location not available
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified - IELTS from 6 to 9 - Location not available
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Location not available
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