Prospective Ph.D. students

Welcome, and thank you for considering the economics Ph.D. program at City University of Hong Kong for your further studies. We’re excited to potentially have you join our academic community.

Application Process

To begin your journey with us, you’re invited to submit your online application. During this stage, you’re NOT required to contact potential supervisors.

For a detailed understanding of the application process and requirements, please visit our ‘Steps and Procedures‘ page.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

We highly encourage you to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) along with your admission application. The HKPFS is an initiative designed to attract the best and brightest students worldwide to undertake their research degree programs in Hong Kong’s institutions.

For more information on the HKPFS, please visit the ‘Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme‘ page.

Get in Touch

For further inquiries, please contact the EF Postgraduate Office at ef.rd@cityu.edu.hk.