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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences and Technology

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PhD in Wood Sciences and Technologies - Cziraki Jozsef Doctoral School

HKUST has been drawing the best doctoral students from around the world through the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council. HKUST has recruited the largest number of HKPFS awardees among local institutions, coming from more than 40 countries and regions. With more than 10% of our Ph.D. students being HKPFS Fellows, by joining us, you will find yourself being part of an exceptionally strong research community.

HKUST has been drawing the best doctoral students from around the world through the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council.

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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.

ii. English Language Admission Requirements

You have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments*:

TOEFL-Revised Paper-Delivered Test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)

IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-scores: 5.5

*If your first language is English, and your bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction was English, you will be waived from fulfilling the above English Language requirements.

#refers to the total score in one single attempt

For more details, please refer to pg.ust.hk/hkpfs

Admissions Option 2

A Prestigious and Fully-Funded Option for Your Ph.D. Studies

1. Stipend: HK$322,800 (~US$41,400) per year, for 4 years
2. RedBird PhD Scholarship: HK$40,000 (~US$5,100) in the first year of study

3. Conference Travel Allowance: HK$13,500 (~US$1,730) per year, for 4 years; and
4. University Accommodation: Guaranteed in the first 2 years of research postgraduate studies

On top of meeting the HKUST admission requirements, HKPFS applicants should have:

International exposure and a global outlook

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

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Located at the Clear Water Bay of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is a research-focused institution that ranks first among top young universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2020). With an international outlook and global reputation, the university aims to be a leading university, both locally and internationally, through excellence in teaching and research.

With the unprecedented demand for high-end talent in support of the development of Hong Kong and the world, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) (HKUST(GZ)) will be set up in Nansha, south of Guangzhou, to synergize with its Clear Water Bay (CWB) counterpart, nurturing talents and facilitating collaboration amongst Hong Kong, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond on education, research and knowledge transfer.

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