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Do I still need to pay the tuition fee if I receive the Postgraduate Studentship?

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Yes, but the studentship should well cover your tuition fee.
The HK Government has introduced the Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Research Postgraduate Students. Please visit fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/funding for details.

How can I apply for the Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Research Postgraduate Students?

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The University will waive the tuition fees for eligible in-time local students who enrolled in full-time MPhil or PhD programs. No separate application is required.
Please visit fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/funding for details.

How much is the tuition fee?

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As announced by the HKSAR Government, the tuition fee for both full-time and part-time MPhil/PhD studies will be HK$44,500 for 2025/26 academic year and be adjusted to HK$47,000 for 2026/27 and HK$49,500 for 2027/28.
The HKSAR Government has introduced the Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Research Postgraduate Students. Please visit fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/funding for details.

How can I apply for the Postgraduate Studentship?

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All full-time MPhil/PhD students are automatically considered for the Postgraduate Studentship. No separate application is required.

Will there be any funding or scholarships provided for MPhil/PhD studies?

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Most of our full-time MPhil and PhD students are granted studentship.
For details of scholarship and funding schemes, please visit here.

How much is the application fee for MPhil/PhD program? How can I settle the payment?

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HK$180.
Please settle the application fee online by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) and other payment methods available in the respective Online Admission System. If you don’t have a credit card, you can use a third-party credit card upon the cardholder’s consent.

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