Application Commencement Date*: 1 September 2026 (Hong Kong time)

*Excluding the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws programme offered by the Faculty of Law

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme: 

RGC deadline: 1 December 2026 at 12 noon (Hong Kong Time) 
CUHK deadline: 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Hong Kong Time)

For application deadlines of each programme, please refer to the following information:

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Faculty of Arts
Music

Research Programmes

Doctor of Music

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Fine Arts

Research Programmes

Master of Fine Arts

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Music

Research Programmes

Master of Music

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Anthropology

Research Programmes

MPhil in Anthropology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027

(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

China Studies

Research Programmes

MPhil in China Studies

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Chinese Language and Literature

Research Programmes

MPhil in Chinese Language and Literature

1 December 2026

Taught Programmes

English

Research Programmes

MPhil in English (Applied English Linguistics)

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

English

Research Programmes

MPhil in English (Literary Studies)

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

History

Research Programmes

MPhil in History

1 December 2026

Taught Programmes

Music

Research Programmes

MPhil in Music

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Philosophy

Research Programmes

MPhil in Philosophy

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Translation

Research Programmes

MPhil in Translation

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Fine Arts

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Chinese Art

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Cultural Studies

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Cultural Studies

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Japanese Studies

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Japanese Studies

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
For selection panel's full consideration, early applications by the main round deadline are strongly encouraged.
Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.

Taught Programmes

Linguistics

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Linguistics

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Religious Studies

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Religious Studies

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Anthropology

Research Programmes

PhD in Anthropology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027

(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

China Studies

Research Programmes

PhD in China Studies

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Chinese Language and Literature

Research Programmes

PhD in Chinese Language and Literature

1 December 2026

Taught Programmes

English

Research Programmes

PhD in English (Applied English Linguistics)

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

English

Research Programmes

PhD in English (Literary Studies)

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

History

Research Programmes

PhD in History

1 December 2026

Taught Programmes

Music

Research Programmes

PhD in Music

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Philosophy

Research Programmes

PhD in Philosophy

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Translation

Research Programmes

PhD in Translation

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Anthropology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Anthropology

1st round: 30 September 2026
2nd round: 31 October 2026
3rd round: 30 November 2026
4th round: 31 December 2026
5th round: 31 January 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis from October 2026 until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications submitted after 31 December 2026 may be considered, subject to availability of places.

Religious Studies

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Buddhist Studies

Priority round: 28 February 2027
Final round: 11 April 2027

China Studies

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in China Studies

28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis starting from October 2026 until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Fine Arts

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Chinese Art History

1st round: 30 November 2026

2nd round: 31 January 2027

3rd round: 31 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Chinese Language and Literature

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Chinese Language and Literature

1st round: 15 November 2026

2nd round: 15 December 2026

3rd round: 31 January 2027

4th round: 28 February 2027

Linguistics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Chinese Linguistics and Language Acquisition

28 February 2027
Applications are considered on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications submitted between September and December 2026 are strongly encouraged. Once all places have been filled, applications received thereafter may not be considered.

Theology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Christian Studies

Priority round: 28 February 2027
Final round: 11 April 2027
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

History

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Comparative and Public History

Main Round: 31 January 2027
2nd Round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis starting from October 2026 until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the Main Round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Cultural Studies

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Cultural Management

28 February 2027

  • Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
  • Please read the information on the website before sending your enquiries. Staff will only respond to questions about applications from the applicants themselves.
  • Applications submitted after 31 January 2027 may be considered, subject to availability of places.
English

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in English (Applied English Linguistics)

Priority Round: 16 November 2026
Final Round: 31 December 2026
We review applications as they are received and will close admissions once all available places are filled. Therefore, applying as early as possible is strongly recommended.

English

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in English (Literary Studies)

1st round: 19 November 2026
2nd round: 31 December 2026

Fine Arts

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Fine Arts

Main Round: 31 December 2026
Final Round: 28 February 2027
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications in Final Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.

Cultural Studies

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Intercultural Studies

28 February 2027

  • Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
  • Please read the information on the website before sending your enquiries. Staff will only respond to questions about applications from the applicants themselves.
  • Applications submitted after 31 January 2027 may be considered, subject to availability of places.
Japanese Studies

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Japanese Studies

1st Round: 30 September 2026
2nd Round: 30 November 2026
3rd Round: 31 January 2027
4th Round: 31 March 2027
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
Applications submitted after 31 March 2027 may be considered, subject to availability of places.

Linguistics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Linguistics

28 February 2027
Applications are considered on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications submitted between September and December 2026 are strongly encouraged. Once all places have been filled, applications received thereafter may not be considered.

Music

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Music

1st Round: 4 December 2026
2nd Round: 28 February 2027
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly recommended.

Philosophy

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Philosophy

1st Round: 31 December 2026
2nd Round: 28 February 2027
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly recommended.

Religious Studies

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Religious Studies

Priority round: 28 February 2027
Final round: 11 April 2027
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the Priority Round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Translation

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Translation

Priority round: 30 November 2026
Final round: 28 February 2027
Applications are processed on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the Priority Round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Theology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Divinity

Priority round: 28 February 2027
Final round: 11 April 2027
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Faculty of Business Administration
Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Doctor of Business Administration (Chinese)

31 May 2027

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Executive Master of Professional Accountancy (offered in Shanghai)

30 July 2027

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Executive MBA

31 May 2027

 
Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Executive MBA (Chinese)

31 May 2027

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Juris Doctor/MBA

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted after 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Accountancy

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
30 April 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Science in Global Wealth Management

March 31 2027

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MBA

1st round: 31 October 2026

2nd round: 15 December 2026

3rd round: 31 January 2027

4th round: 15 March 2027

5th round: 30 April 2027

 

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted after 30 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MBA in Finance

18 June 2027

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MBA in Technology and Innovation

9 July 2027

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Actuarial Science and Insurance Analytics

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Aviation Management

Early Round: 31 July 2026

Main Round: 31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Business Analytics

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Family Business Management

31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.
 

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Finance

31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

30 April 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Information and Technology Management (Part-time Mode Only)

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
30 April 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Information Science and Technology Management (Full-time Mode Only)

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Leadership for Experience Economy

31 July 2026 (Early Round)

31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Management

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Marketing

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Real Estate

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Sports Business Management

Main Round: 1 December 2026 

Clearing Round: 31 March 2027 
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
 

Business Administration

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Sustainable Global Business

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
30 April 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Business Administration

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Accountancy

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Business Administration

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Business Administration

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Business Administration

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Decisions, Operations and Technology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Business Administration

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Finance

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Business Administration

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Management

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Business Administration

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Marketing

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Faculty of Education
Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Doctor of Education

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Chinese Language Education

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Early Childhood Education

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in English Language Teaching

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Professional Educational Psychology

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in School Guidance and Counselling

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in School Improvement and Leadership

Priority round: 28 February 2027

Final round: 30 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Education

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Education in Teaching in Key Subject Areas (National Excellent Teacher Training Initiative)

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Mathematics Education

28 February 2027

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Sports Science and Physical Activity

Priority round: 28 February 2027

Final round: 30 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

PgD in Education

15 December 2026 (12:00 noon)

Applications may be submitted from 16 November 2026 (12:00 noon) via the Faculty of Education.

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

PgD in Education (Early Childhood Education)

15 December 2026 (12:00 noon)

Applications may be submitted from 16 November 2026(12:00 noon) via the Faculty of Education.

Education

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

PgD in Education (Primary)

15 December 2026 (12:00 noon)

Applications may be submitted from 16 November 2026 (12:00 noon) via the Faculty of Education.

Education

Research Programmes

PhD in Education

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 January 2027

Taught Programmes

Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Computer Science and Engineering

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Computer Science and Engineering

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Electronic Engineering

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Electronic Engineering

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Information Engineering

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Information Engineering

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Mechanical and Automation Engineering

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Mechanical and Automation Engineering

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Systems Engineering and Engineering Management

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Artificial Intelligence

1st round: 2 October 2026

2nd round: 6 November 2026

3rd round: 31 December 2026

Final round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Biomedical Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Biomedical Engineering

For non-local applicants: 30 April 2027

For local applicants: 15 June 2027

Please refer to the website of the Division for the latest application deadline of each round. Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Computer Science and Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Computer Science

31 January 2027

Systems Engineering and Engineering Management

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in E-Commerce and Logistics Technologies

16 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Electronic Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Electronic Engineering

1st round: 28 September 2026 (Mon)

2nd round: 26 October 2026 (Mon)

3rd round: 30 November 2026 (Mon)

4th round: 18 January 2027 (Mon)


Please refer to the website of the Division for the latest application deadline.

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Financial Technology

1st round: 2 October 2026

2nd round: 6 November 2026

3rd round: 31 December 2026

4th round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Information Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Information Engineering

1st round: 30 September 2026

2nd round: 30 November 2026

3rd round: 31 March 2027


Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Information Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Information Science and Technology Management (Full-time Mode Only)

31 July 2026 (Early Round)
31 March 2027

Application will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. The application deadline may be closed early if places are no longer available. The subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Mechanical and Automation Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Mechanical and Automation Engineering

31 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Electronic Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits

1st round: 28 September 2026 (Mon)

2nd round: 26 October 2026 (Mon)

3rd round: 30 November 2026 (Mon)

4th round: 18 January 2027 (Mon)

 

Please refer to the website of the Division for the latest application deadline.
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early
applications are strongly encouraged.

Mechanical and Automation Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Robotics

31 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Systems Engineering and Engineering Management

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management

16 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

PgD in Financial Technology

1st round: 2 October 2026

2nd round: 6 November 2026

3rd round: 31 December 2026

4th round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Faculty of Inter-Faculty
Gender Studies

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Gender Studies

15 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted after 15 Mar 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Earth System and GeoInformation Science

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Earth System and GeoInformation Science

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Gender Studies

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Gender Studies

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Faculty of Law
Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Juris Doctor

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted after 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Juris Doctor/MBA

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted after 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Laws in AI Law

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
Applications submitted beyond 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Laws in Chinese Business Law

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted beyond 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Laws in Common Law

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted beyond 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Laws in Energy and Environmental Law

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted beyond 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Laws in International Economic Law

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted beyond 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Laws in Legal History

1st round: 31 January 2027

2nd round: 28 February 2027

3rd round: 9 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted beyond 9 April 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Law

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Postgraduate Certificate in Laws

30 April 2027

Law

Research Programmes

MPhil in Laws

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Law

Research Programmes

PhD in Laws

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Faculty of Medicine
Nursing

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Doctor of Nursing

1st round: 28 February 2027

2nd round: 31 March 2027

Chinese Medicine

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Chinese Medicine

28 February 2027

Pharmacy

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Clinical Pharmacy

For non-local applicants: 31 March 2027

For local applicants: 31 May 2027

Nursing

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Nursing

Priority round: 31 January 2027

Final round: 28 February 2027

Remarks:
Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Nursing

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration)

Priority round: 3 January 2027

Final round: 30 April 2027

*Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

*Please be reminded to upload ALL supporting documents to the Online Application System for Postgraduate Programme. Otherwise, your application may not be considered. Details are listed here.

Public Health

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Public Health

Priority round: 28 February 2027

Final round: 1 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Priority round: 15 March 2027

Final round: 31 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Medical Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Cardiology

28 February 2027 (Non-local)
15 June 2027 (Local)

Chinese Medicine

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Chinese Medicine

31 March 2027

Chinese Medicine

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Chinese Medicine Pharmacology and Drug Development

Priority round: 31 December 2026

Final round: 31 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Medical Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Clinical Gerontology and End-of-Life Care

28 February 2027

30 April 2027

Medical Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Final round: 31 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Public Health

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Priority round: 28 February 2027

Final round: 1 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Priority round: 15 March 2027

Final round: 31 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Medical Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Gastroenterology

30 April 2027

 

Biomedical Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Genomics and Bioinformatics

7 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Public Health

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Health Services Management

Priority round: 15 March 2027

Final round: 31 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Maternal Fetal Medicine

30 April 2027

Anatomical and Cellular Pathology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Priority round: 31 January 2027
Final round: 31 March 2027
*Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.
* Please submit all supporting documents  to the Online Application System.

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rehabilitation and Geriatric Orthopaedics

30 April 2027

31 May 2027

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Obstetric and Midwifery Care

30 April 2027

Surgery

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Prehospital and Emergency Care

31 March 2027

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Sports Medicine and Health Science

Priority round: 31 January 2027

Final round: 30 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted after 31 January 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Medical Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Stroke and Clinical Neurosciences

Priority round: 8 January 2027

Final round: 31 March 2027

Public Health

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

PgD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

31 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Surgery

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

PgD in Prehospital and Emergency Care

31 March 2027

Public Health

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

PgD in Public Health

31 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Research Programmes

MPhil in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Anatomical and Cellular Pathology

Research Programmes

MPhil in Anatomical and Cellular Pathology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Chemical Pathology

Research Programmes

MPhil in Chemical Pathology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Chinese Medicine

Research Programmes

MPhil in Chinese Medicine

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Research Programmes

MPhil in Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Medical Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil in Medical Sciences

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Microbiology

Research Programmes

MPhil in Microbiology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Research Programmes

MPhil in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Research Programmes

MPhil in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Pharmacy

Research Programmes

MPhil in Pharmacy

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Surgery

Research Programmes

MPhil in Surgery

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Biomedical Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Nursing

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Nursing

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Otorhinolaryngology and Communication Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Otorhinolaryngology and Communication Sciences

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Public Health

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Public Health

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Surgery

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Translational Genomics

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Research Programmes

PhD in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Anatomical and Cellular Pathology

Research Programmes

PhD in Anatomical and Cellular Pathology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Chemical Pathology

Research Programmes

PhD in Chemical Pathology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Chinese Medicine

Research Programmes

PhD in Chinese Medicine

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Research Programmes

PhD in Imaging and Interventional Radiology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Medical Sciences

Research Programmes

PhD in Medical Sciences

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Microbiology

Research Programmes

PhD in Microbiology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Research Programmes

PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Research Programmes

PhD in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Research Programmes

PhD in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Pharmacy

Research Programmes

PhD in Pharmacy

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Surgery

Research Programmes

PhD in Surgery

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Faculty of Science
Risk Management Science

Research Programmes

MPhil in Risk Management Science

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Biochemistry

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Biology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Chemistry

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Chemistry

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in the Clearing Round will only be considered subject to the availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences

31 January 2027

Taught Programmes

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Environmental Science

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Materials Science and Engineering

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Mathematics

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Mathematics

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Molecular Biotechnology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Physics

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Physics

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Statistics

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Statistics

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Chemistry

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Accreditation Chemistry

31 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Materials Science and Engineering

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Advanced Materials Science

14 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Statistics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Advanced Studies in Statistics and Data Science

Priority round: 31 December 2026

Final round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Science

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Science

30 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences

31 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Biodiversity, Environmental Management, Sustainability and Technology

30 April 2027

Statistics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Data Science and Business Statistics

Priority round: 31 December 2026

Final round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Earth and Environmental Analytics for Sustainability

Priority Round: 31 December 2026

Final Round: 30 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Mathematics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Mathematics

Priority round: 31 January 2027
Final round: 31 March 2027

(Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.)

Life Sciences

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Nutrition, Food Science and Technology

31 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Physics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Physics

15 May 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Risk Management Science

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Risk Management Science and Data Analytics

Priority round: 31 December 2026

Final round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Faculty of Social Science
Social Science

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Doctor of Social Science in Applied Social Science

30 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Economics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Dual Degree - MSc in Applied Economics (CUHK) and MS in Social and Economic Policy (Northwestern University)

1st round:    12 October 2026

2nd round:   14 December 2026

3rd round:    22 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Social Work

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Family Counselling and Family Education

1st round: 20 October 2026

2nd round: 7 December 2026

3rd round: 22 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Gender Studies

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Gender Studies (Inter-Faculty)

15 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Applications submitted after 15 March 2027 may be considered, subject to the availability of places.

Communication

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Global Communication

Priority round: 7 December 2026

Final round: 18 January 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Communication

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Journalism

Priority round: 7 December 2026

Final round: 18 January 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Psychology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Psychology

1 December 2026

Social Work

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Social Policy

1st round: 20 October 2026

2nd round: 7 December 2026

3rd round: 22 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Social Work

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Social Service Management

1st round: 20 October 2026

2nd round: 7 December 2026

3rd round: 22 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Sociology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MA in Sociology

Priority Round: 7 November 2026

Final Round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled.  Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Architecture

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Architecture

1st Round: 31 January 2027
2nd Round: 31 March 2027
Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Please be reminded to ALSO complete the application materials submission via the School of Architecture online platform. Details can be found in the website link below: 
https://www.arch.cuhk.edu.hk/programmes/degrees/march

Economics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Science in Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence

1st round: 14 December 2026
2nd round:22 February 2027
 

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered. 

Social Work

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

Master of Social Work

1st round: 20 October 2026

2nd round: 7 December 2026

3rd round: 22 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Communication

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Communication

31 March 2027

Economics

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Economics

1st round:  12 October 2026

2nd round: 14 December 2026

3rd round:  22 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. If places are no longer available after the priority round, the subsequent applications received may not be considered.

Social Science

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Environmental Information, Health and Public Management

31 March 2027

30 April 2027

Geography and Resource Management

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in GeoInformation Science and Smart Cities

30 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled.  Therefore, early applications with all supporting documents are strongly encouraged.

Architecture

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Landscape Architecture

First Round: 15 January 2027
Second Round: 21 May 2027 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until quotas are filled)

First Round: 15 January 2027
Second Round: 21 May 2027 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until quotas are filled)

Communication

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in New Media

Priority round: 7 December 2026

Final round: 18 January 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Geography and Resource Management

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Sustainable Urban Planning

30 April 2027

(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until quotas are filled)

Architecture

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSc in Urban Design

Main round: 15 January 2027

Clearing round: 12 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Communication

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Advertising

Priority round: 7 December 2026

Final round: 18 January 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Psychology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Clinical Psychology

18 December 2026

Communication

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Corporate Communication

Priority round: 7 December 2026

Final round: 18 January 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Governance and Policy Science

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Global Political Economy

31 January 2027

Governance and Policy Science

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Government and Politics (Greater China)

1st round: 28 November 2026

2nd round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Psychology

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

1 December 2026

1 December 2026

Governance and Policy Science

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Public Policy

1st round: 28 November 2026

2nd round: 28 February 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled.  Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Social Work

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Social Work

1st round: 20 October 2026

2nd round: 7 December 2026

3rd round: 22 March 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Geography and Resource Management

Research Programmes

Taught Programmes

MSSc in Sustainable Tourism

30 April 2027

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled.  Therefore, early applications with all supporting documents are strongly encouraged.

Communication

Research Programmes

MPhil in Communication

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027

(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

(Students are strongly encouraged to apply by 1 December 2026. Students can still apply until 31 March 2027 but applications will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Architecture

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Architecture

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Economics

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Economics

Main Round: 1 December 2026

*Applicants are highly recommended to submit the application early.

(No clearing round)

Taught Programmes

Gender Studies

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Gender Studies (Inter-Faculty)

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Geography and Resource Management

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Geography and Resource Management

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Governance and Policy Science

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Government and Public Administration

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Psychology

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Psychology

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Psychology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Social Work

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Social Welfare

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Sociology

Research Programmes

MPhil-PhD in Sociology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Psychology

Research Programmes

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes

Communication

Research Programmes

PhD in Communication

Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

(Students are strongly encouraged to apply by 1 December 2026. Students can still apply until 31 March 2027 but applications will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

Taught Programmes