PhD in Artificial Intelligence The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The Artificial Intelligence Thrust Area under the Information Hub at HKUST(GZ) is established to project and grow HKUST’s strength in AI and contribute to the nation’s drive to become a world leader in AI. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Artificial Intelligence is offered as an integral part of the endeavour to establish a world-renowned AI research centre with the mission to advance applied research in AI as well as fundamental research relevant to the application areas.

The PhD Programme aims to train students in original research in AI and to cultivate independent, interdisciplinary, and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful career in the AI-related industry or academia. A PhD graduate is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and is able to synthesize and create new knowledge, making original and substantial scientific contributions to the discipline.