项目介绍

2021年3月7日

Programme Information

PhD Stream

Each PhD student must complete 12 units of coursework and a PhD thesis with original research. To reach the PhD candidacy stage, each student should complete two examination papers, one on Geographical Theory and Methodology, the other on one sub-discipline of his/her specialization. 

Fields of Specialization

• Geo-spatial Data Science
• Physical Environment and Resource Management
• Urban and Regional Development
• Smart Sustainable Cities

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information. 

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have had a basic training in their undergraduate studies in Geography or other appropriate subjects. Each applicant must submit a research proposal.

PhD applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Geography or related fields and submit his/her master thesis or academic papers. 

HKPFS Application Deadline
(for PhD programmes only)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2020 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit full application to CUHK: By 5 pm, 1 December 2020 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.