Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 36 months (or 4 years without a relevant research master’s degree); Part-time 72 months.
Overview
A candidate for a PhD degree in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the PhD in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Acquire advanced knowledge in mathematics and science on which civil engineering research and practice are based.
- Acquire the ability to independently and ethically plan and conduct experiments, produce original experimental data and analyze and interpret the results.
- Acquire and further enhance an ability to develop and apply modern engineering and IT tools effectively and efficiently for engineering analysis, design, research and communication.
- Develop an ability to identify and formulate civil engineering problems, and propose feasible solutions with an appreciation of their underlying assumptions, uncertainties, constraints, and technical limitations within a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Develop technical competency to analyze and design civil engineering components and systems, with an in-depth understanding of the principles behind the design methodologies.
- Contribute cutting edge knowledge in at least one major area of specialization within civil engineering and demonstrate the ability to evaluate one’s own contribution to the field.
- Develop an ability to teach a subject, communicate and present ideas effectively, including oral, written, and technical writing skills, and to function effectively within and among teams with a variety of backgrounds and interests.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Professional Development for Research Postgraduate Students
- Career Development for Engineering Research Students
- Foundation in Listening & Speaking for Postgraduate Students
- Communicating Research in English
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 80 or 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.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD. International: 7,924 AUD/year (≈ 44,500 HKD/year). Domestic: 7,924 AUD/year (≈ 44,500 HKD/year).
Living Costs
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
- 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 (Provided by U.S. government). Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026.
- ServiceScape Scholarship (Provided by ServiceScape). Grant: 1,000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026.
- ACES Scholarships (Provided by ACES Education Fund). Grant: 3,500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (Provided by OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation). Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (Provided by IvyPanda). Grant: 1,000 USD. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. Merit-based.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Provided by Voice Talent Online). Grant: 1,000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027.
- Women Scholarship for International Students (Provided by educations.com). Grant: 5,000 USD. Deadline: 28 Aug 2026. Merit-based.
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (Provided by Admit Lab). Grant: 10,000 USD. Deadline: 01 Sep 2026. Merit-based.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Provided by Salvado Law). Grant: 1,000 USD. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027. Merit-based.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Provided by Anonymous Hope Fund). Grant: 3,000 USD. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (Provided by IELTS from 6 to 9). Grant: 1,500 USD. Deadline: Not specified.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (Provided by The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme). Grant: 12,000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027.
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