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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
It is an internationally recognized award to draw the best PhD students around the globe to Hong Kong. HKUST has recruited the largest number of HKPFS awardees among local institutions, coming from 50+ countries and regions. 1 out of 7 PhD new students of HKUST received the Fellowship.
The application for 2025/26 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is now closed. Successful candidates will be notified by RGC via email in May 2025. For more details about the scheme, please click here.
Stipend: HK$337,200 (~US$43,120) per year for 4 years*
HKUST RedBird PhD Award:
Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,110) in the first year
+ Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) per year, in the following years^
Conference Travel Allowance:
HK$14,000 (~US$1,790) per year for 4 years
* subject to continual meeting of renewal conditions and compliance to RGC’s regulations
^ renewable in subsequent years, subject to continual meeting of renewal conditions
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RedBird PhD Award Program
It is an award for excellent PhD candidates, in recognition of their outstanding academic performance and research capacity.
Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,110) for new PhD students plus a waiver of tuition fee* in the first year
Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) per year, in the following years^
* Local PhD students will receive a tuition waiver from the HKSAR Government instead
^ renewable in subsequent years, subject to continual meeting of renewal conditions
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Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)
It is a scholarship program for young non-local students from Asia to pursue Master's studies and cross-cultural enrichment. It covers tuition, lodging and daily subsistence costs for the students' study in Hong Kong.
Visit here for more details about the program.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Scholarship of HK$264,000 (~US$33,760) per year
Tenable for 2 years*
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Public Management (MPM)/
Master of Science (MSc)
Full tuition and HK$97,188 (~US$12,430) per year
Tenable for 2 years*^
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Full tuition and HK$97,188 (~US$12,430) per year
Tenable for 2 years*
* subject to renewable conditions
^ The scholarship period will be adjusted according to the normative study period of respective programs
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Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students
To build up a pool of local research talents to sustain Hong Kong’s competitiveness and propel the development of our higher education, the HKSAR Government has introduced this new scheme.
Tuition Waiver of HK$42,100p.a.#
# The tuition fee is HK$42,100 for 2024-25 academic year. As announced by the HKSAR Government, the tuition fee will be HK$44,500 for 2025/26 academic year (full-time/part-time) and be adjusted to HK$47,000 for 2026/27 and HK$49,500 for 2027/28.
- Applicable to all local students enrolled in full-time UGC-funded MPhil/PhD programs, who have the (i) right of abode, (ii) right to land or (iii) “unconditional stay” status in Hong Kong. Check for the symbol “A”, “R” or “U” in the HKSAR Smart ID.
- Provided for normative period of study
- MPhil: 2 years
- PhD (with a research master’s degree): 3 years
- PhD (without a research master’s degree): 4 years
- No separate application is required.
- For details, please visit here.
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Funding and Scholarships for Current Students
Overseas Research Award & Greater Bay Area Research Award
The Overseas Research Award and Greater Bay Area Research Award for current PhD students aim to enrich students’ research experience by providing them with exposure to a foreign culture and environment, and widening their circle of professional contacts, so as to better prepare students for their future careers.
For an overseas attachment:
HK$10,000 (~US$1,275) per month
For a Greater Bay Area attachment:
HK$5,000 (~US$640) per month
More funding and scholarships are available to current students. Please visit here for more information.
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Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP)
It is a scholarship program for young non-local students from Asia to pursue Master's studies and cross-cultural enrichment. It covers tuition, lodging and daily subsistence costs for the students' study in Hong Kong.
Visit here for more details about the program.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Scholarship of HK$264,000 (~US$33,760) per year
Tenable for 2 years*
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Public Management (MPM)/
Master of Science (MSc)
Full tuition and HK$97,188 (~US$12,430) per year
Tenable for 2 years*^
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Full tuition and HK$97,188 (~US$12,430) per year
Tenable for 2 years*
* subject to renewable conditions
^ The scholarship period will be adjusted according to the normative study period of respective programs
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Other Scholarships and Financial Aids
HKUST offers a variety of scholarships to postgraduate students throughout the academic year in recognition of their academic performance.
Most scholarships are awarded to students by nominations from Schools/Program Offices/Departments and application is not required.
A list of postgraduate scholarships offered by the University/named donors is available here.
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Other Financial Assistance
- Please visit the website of Scholarships and Financial Aid Office for details.
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Fees and Other Financial Assistance
Application Fees
Research Postgraduate Programs (MPhil or PhD)
- HK$180
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) & Taught Postgraduate Programs (EMBA, MBA, MSc, MA, MPM, MPP or PGD)
- Fees vary for each program. Please refer to fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/programs ("Application") for details.
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Tuition Fees
Research Postgraduate Programs (MPhil or PhD)
- HK$44,500 (full-time/part-time)#
#As announced by the HKSAR Government, the tuition fee will be HK$44,500 for 2025/26 academic year (full-time/part-time) and be adjusted to HK$47,000 for 2026/27 and HK$49,500 for 2027/28. - For Full-Time Local Students:
- The HKSAR Government has introduced the Tuition Waiver Scheme for all full-time local MPhil and PhD students. For details, please visit here.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) & Taught Postgraduate Programs (EMBA, MBA, MSc, MA, MPM, MPP or PGD)
- Fees vary for each program. Please refer to fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/programs ("General Information") for details.
Student Visa/ Entry Permit Fees (for non-local students)
- HK$550
- HKUST can act as your visa sponsor and submit the application on your behalf.
- For details, please visit here.
Other Fees
Admitted students are also liable to pay for other fees and charges levied by the University according to the prevailing policy. Please refer to the website of the Academic Registry for details of the prevailing tuition rates and other related charges.
Bench fee:
- For full-time non-local self-financed Research Postgraduate (RPg) students only
- HK$150,000 for 2024/25 and 2025/26*
* The bench fee is payable annually and is subject to annual review by the University. The bench fee, once paid, is non-refundable and non-transferrable. - Important notes:
- Once a student is admitted as full-time non-local self-financed RPg student who is required to pay bench fee, this student status will continue to last until graduation and cannot be changed.
- For more details, please refer to the website of Academic Registry.
- To learn more about self-financed student, check our FAQ.