Key information
- Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (or 4 years without a relevant research master's degree)
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International (estimated deadline; 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 Jul 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university)
Overview
A candidate for a PhD degree in Computer Science and 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 Computer Science and Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the field of computer science, and wide knowledge across the three major areas including systems, applications and theory.
- Make a contribution to their specific field of study through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work.
- Communicate effectively and professionally both in writing and oral presentations using appropriate technical languages, publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed venues, and interpret their research outcome both to a specialist and a general audience clearly.
- Set their own research agenda for the future, and to undertake a future career as an independent researcher in academia and industry.
- Follow the principles of ethics in their field and in academia.
- Demonstrate a mastery of skills and knowledge at a level required for college and university undergraduate teaching in computer science and assessment of student learning.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Operating Systems
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
- Computer Science and Engineering Seminar
- and more...
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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: 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 and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- 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 Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science and Engineering.
Available Scholarships
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme — Grant: 1,700,000 HKD; Deadline: 01 Dec 2026; Merit-based; Provided by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students) — Grant: 147,000 HKD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; Provided by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Postgraduate Studentship (PGS) — Grant: 229,620 HKD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; Provided by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students — Grant: 47,000 HKD; Deadline: Anytime; Merit-based; Provided by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 07 Oct 2026; U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1,000 USD; Deadline: 30 Nov 2026; ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3,500 USD; Deadline: 15 Nov 2026; ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; Merit-based; OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1,000 USD; Deadline: 31 Oct 2026; Merit-based; IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1,000 USD; Deadline: 01 Mar 2027; Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Grant: 5,000 USD; Deadline: 28 Aug 2026; Merit-based; educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Grant: 10,000 USD; Deadline: 01 Sep 2026; Merit-based; Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1,000 USD; Deadline: 13 Jan 2027; Merit-based; Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3,000 USD; Deadline: 31 Dec 2026; Need-based; Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1,500 USD; Deadline: Not specified; IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12,000 USD; Deadline: 11 Jan 2027; The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme