Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 4-5 years (48-60 months). Each year, 1 persons are enrolled.
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
Medical (eye sciences), biomedical engineering, visual sciences, medical imaging, optical engineering
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in physics or related fields
- Performance requirement: GPA not less than 3.5
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 79; or IELTS: 6.5; B.A. or M.A. in English is exempted from language;
- Recommendations: Provide 3 for academic references.
- Priority: Candidates with a good theoretical and physical background and good expression are preferred.
Application Materials
- (b) Copies of academic degrees, diplomas;
- English report card (if applicable);
- (b) A study report card for all levels of higher education (which should include a complete record of the course taken and the examination results) and a copy of the corresponding scoring criteria;
- 3An academic letter of recommendation;
- Photocopies of Hong Kong identity cards or other identification documents;
- The evaluation report of the Evaluation Board (to be provided if the applicant is awarded a degree at an overseas university by online means or through short courses).
Application Period
Autumn admission.
- Main cycle applications: deadline at the beginning of the previous year 12;
- Clearing wheel application: deadline at the end of the year 3
Application Process
From now until early November, applicants submit an English CV and related materials for an initial assessment. In November, applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview with a potential supervisor. Before December, successful interviewees must submit a formal application through the university website. From December to January of the following year, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the faculty admissions committee. Offers are issued from February to March of the following year. The timeline above uses the main application round as an example.
First round: 1 December 2025; clearing round: 31 March 2026.
Tuition and Living Costs
- Tuition fees: For the school year 2026-27 HK$ 47,000 (approximately 41,000 RMB, note: Tuition fees increase slightly per year).
- Living costs: The lease is 10,000 and lives about 7-8 k, with a total of about 200,000 + RMB per year (depending on personal circumstances).
Career Prospects
Doctoral graduates of the Chinese University of Physics in Hong Kong, with their solid scientific skills and interdisciplinary background, are well favoured in many fields. The career path is wide, with initial annual pay generally ranging from 400,000 to 800,000 Hong Kong dollars.
In terms of career choices, doctoral graduates mainly go to the following areas:
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Academia and scientific institutions: Graduates may enter universities or research institutes at home and abroad for post-doctoral studies, step-by-step promotion to professor or researcher and lead front-line subjects. The wage scale for such positions400,000–500,000Hong Kong currency, with its advantages in academic freedom and long-term influence, is highly competitive.
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High-tech industries: in the areas of semiconductor, phototechnology and new energy sources, doctors often act as research and development engineers or technical advisers to address core process issues. In the case of the Bay of Hong Kong, for example, the annual salary amounts to HK$ 600,000 and career development is closely aligned with industry innovation needs.
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Science and technology entrepreneurship and advice: Some graduates choose to start a business, convert technology into products (e.g. new materials, detection equipment) or enter consultancy firms to provide science and technology strategy services. Income fluctuations are high, but their potential is wide enough for business thinkers.
