As the review of applications will start before the deadline, you are most encouraged to submit your application and supporting materials earlier than the expiry date.

 

Application Deadline (2012-2013)

M.Phil. Stream: January 31, 2012
Ph.D. Stream: January 31, 2012

 

If you are applying our Ph.D. Programme, you are encouraged to apply the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme which provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000. Please visit http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/hkphd/ for details.

 

Entry Requirements

Ph.D. Stream	M. Phil Stream
a Master's degree from a recognized university; or	/
graduate from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" in undergraduate courses; or
completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
fulfill the 'English Language Proficiency Requirement' as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission.

In addition to the general qualifications required for admission to the Gradate School, the Division requires that applicants should:

1. normally hold an honours degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields.
2. submit a 'Study Plan' written in English.

 

Application Procedures

1. Online application and payment of fees can be conducted via the link of Graduate School's website at http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/apply.php.
2. Alternatively, application forms can be obtained from our department in person or in writing. Completed application forms can then be sent back to the department.

 

* The supporting documents should be mailed to:

Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Room 1028, Ho Sin Hang Engineering Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong. (Please mark "M.Phil- Ph.D. Programme Application" on the envelope)

 

Admission Philosophy

Our philosophy is to admit the best and brightest students who have passion and determination to do research and intellectual activities. They shall receive financial support during their normative study period.

 

Applicants "DO NOT" need to seek prior commitment or endorsement of individual professor so as to obtain an admission. Admission is purely based on applicant's scholarship. The objective of this policy is to give potential students the "MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY" to work in the research field which they are interested in. Upon admission, students are encouraged to discuss with as many professors as possible so as to choose a research topic of common interest.