2026/27 Fall Intake

Details Timeline
Applications open  1 September 2025
HK PhD Fellowship application – Step 1 deadline at RGC (to obtain an HKPFS reference no. from RGC)  1 December 2025 (12noon, GMT+8)
HK PhD Fellowship application – Step 2 deadline at HKUST 1 December 2025 (11:59pm, GMT+8)
The application deadline for individual program vary, please visit here ("Application" tab of individual program page) for details November 2025 onwards
Admission offers issued September 2025 - August 2026
2026/27 Fall term commences 1 September 2026

 

2025/26 Spring Intake

Details Timeline
Applications open 1 September 2025
The application deadlines for individual program vary, please visit here ("Application" tab of individual program page) for details November 2025 onwards
Admission offers issued September 2025 - January 2026
2025/26 Spring term commences  2 February 2026