How to apply to study for a PhD at the University of Hong Kong?

GRE and TOEFL are two tests that everyone must take before applying. No matter where you plan to study, it can be said that they are a stepping stone to apply for foreign schools. In fact, the reason is very simple. These two scores represent your English language ability. It depends on whether you can have this basic ability to communicate with others, which of course includes oral communication ability and the ability to read English literature and write in English.

Applying to schools in Hong Kong generally requires TOEFL scores. Not all schools require GRE scores, but if you take the test, you can send it together. Generally, only a copy is enough, and there is no need to notify ETS to send official transcripts, which can save a lot of money.

What you need to do after taking the GT (GRE and TOEFL) is to prepare before applying. This means that you need to spend a lot of time online to check relevant information, search the URLs of various universities, and find application-related information. . If you apply to Hong Kong, this task is relatively simple. There are only a few schools. Take a good look at their application requirements. You can follow the relevant requirements or download the application form from the Internet, or write to the secretary to request it.

After you get the application form, you can fill it out.

Usually the forms are very simple. Anyway, I think you should fill in the places you know how to fill in, and leave the places blank if you can't. If it is important content, the secretary will notify you.

In addition, if you apply for a scholarship (Studentship) as long as you get an offer, it is said that there was a lot of money in the past, about 15,000, but now it is only 12,000-13,000. Generally, liberal arts majors provide an 8-month scholarship, but you will have a 3-month summer break. The science major gives a 12-month scholarship, but there is no summer vacation.

Of course, most mainland students will apply for Full-time Ph.D., so there is no need to fill out the scholarship application form. It seems that the form for applying for Studentship is different from applying for other forms.

When filling out the form, please pay attention to the questions about letters of recommendation. Usually the school will require you to have two recommenders. As for the recommendation letter, it is best to write it in English, so that it looks more professional and formal.

Recommendation letters are usually written by yourself, and then you can ask the recommender to sign. One thing to note is that in addition to signing the recommendation letter, it is best to also sign on the seal of the envelope, so that More formal. Of course, if the recommendation letter completed according to this operation procedure can be sent directly with your application materials, there is no need to send it separately.

In addition, it is best for your recommender to be a real person and have already spoken to you in advance. Because some schools will copy the recommendation letter you sent and then send it back to the recommender for storage.

Usually the school will ask you to provide your ID card, graduation certificate, published articles and copies of some awards mentioned in your application materials, etc. In addition, PS and Resume must be attached. , even if the school does not require it, I think you should attach it and put it at the top.

Extended information

The Graduate School of HKU offers three types of degree programs for application.

Master’s degree, duration of study is 2 years. Applicants are required to have an undergraduate second-class first-class score. Doctoral degree is divided into 3 or 4 years depending on the student's situation. Applicants are required to have a first-class undergraduate degree. If the applicant only has an undergraduate second-class first-class score, he or she must have a master's degree or a master's degree.

Jointly train doctoral degree program. This program was launched in 2011. HKU cooperates with King's College London, Imperial College London, and the University of Toronto. Students only need to pay tuition at the University of Hong Kong, but will study at two universities during their doctoral studies. After graduation, they will be awarded a doctorate jointly awarded by the two universities.

Yang Liwei, associate dean of the Graduate School of HKU and professor of the Department of Civil Engineering, said: "Joint doctoral programs are becoming more and more popular at HKU, but the requirements are still very strict. Only 10-20 top students can be admitted each year. Admission. This course can be applied for at the same time as other graduate programs at HKU, but the application process is different because students participating in this course have a tutor at each of the two schools, so they need to communicate with the two teachers when applying.

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Reference materials:

Ifeng.com - The University of Hong Kong’s master’s and doctoral degrees have begun to apply. Scholarships are available as long as you are admitted

People’s Daily Online-The University of Hong Kong’s master’s and doctoral degrees have begun to apply< /p>