- ~HKD 18,560/moStipend (~USD 2,380, est.)
- Research postgraduatesWho
- HKU, Hong KongWhere
- MPhil / PhDStudy level
- Up to 3–4 yearsDuration
- Founded 1911University
At a glance
full
Funding
€35k
Max amount
Rolling
Deadline
Open to local and international research students
Country
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Provider
The University of Hong Kong Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) funds full-time research postgraduate students — those pursuing an MPhil or PhD — at the University of Hong Kong. HKU, founded in 1911, is the oldest university in Hong Kong, and the PGS is its standard studentship for research degrees. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of around HKD 18,560 (about USD 2,380) per month (est.) for living costs, normally for the standard duration of the research degree — up to about 2 years for an MPhil and 3 to 4 years for a PhD. Many research students combine the PGS with tuition arrangements and conference or research support from their faculty. HKU admits research postgraduates in rounds rather than on a single fixed date, so check the current admissions calendar. Treat the figures here as estimates and confirm current amounts and deadlines on HKU's graduate school pages.
What's covered
- Monthly stipend — A studentship stipend of around HKD 18,560 (about USD 2,380) per month (est.).
- Research degree — For full-time MPhil and PhD research students at HKU.
- Duration — Up to about 2 years for an MPhil and 3–4 years for a PhD.
- Faculty support — Often combined with tuition arrangements and conference/research support.
- Conditions — Continuation depends on satisfactory research progress.
How to apply
Apply for admission to an HKU research degree with a supervisor and project; the PGS is awarded with research-student admission.
- Find a supervisor — Identify an HKU academic and research project matching your interests.
- Apply for admission — Submit your MPhil/PhD admission application with a research proposal.
- Provide evidence — Include transcripts, English results, references, and any research output.
- Funding consideration — Eligible admitted research students are considered for the PGS (and possibly HKPFS).
- Offer — Receive your admission and studentship offer.
- Accept & enrol — Accept, arrange your visa, and enrol.
Eligibility
LevelAdmitted to (or applying for) a full-time MPhil or PhD at HKU.
Academic meritA strong academic record and research potential.
Supervisor & projectA research project and supervisor within an HKU faculty.
Open internationallyOpen to local and international research students.
Full-time studyFor full-time research postgraduates.
The most competitive applicants may also be considered for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), which is more generous. The PGS is the standard HKU research studentship.
Eligible countries
Open to local and international research students
Deadlines
Per HKU admission rounds
Selection
HKU awards the Postgraduate Scholarship to admitted full-time research students on academic merit, research potential, and supervisor/project fit. The strongest applicants may also be nominated for the more generous Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme.
Verified sources
- HKU — Graduate Schoolgradsch.hku.hkofficial
About the provider
The University of Hong Kong (HKU), founded in 1911, is the oldest university in Hong Kong and one of Asia's highest-ranked institutions. Its Postgraduate Scholarship is the standard studentship funding full-time MPhil and PhD research students with a monthly stipend.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the HKU Postgraduate Scholarship?
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The University of Hong Kong's standard studentship for full-time research postgraduate students (MPhil and PhD), providing a monthly stipend for the duration of the research degree.
How much is the stipend?
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Around HKD 18,560 (about USD 2,380) per month (est.). Confirm the current rate on HKU's graduate school pages.
Who is eligible?
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Local and international students admitted to a full-time MPhil or PhD at HKU with a strong record and a research project and supervisor.
Is it for taught master's degrees?
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No — the PGS supports research degrees (MPhil and PhD), not taught master's programmes.
How long does it last?
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For the normal duration of the research degree — up to about 2 years for an MPhil and 3–4 years for a PhD.
Is tuition covered too?
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The PGS is a stipend; research students typically combine it with tuition arrangements and faculty research/conference support.
How do I apply?
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Apply for admission to an HKU research degree with a supervisor and project; eligible admitted students are considered for the PGS.
When is the deadline?
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HKU admits research postgraduates in rounds rather than on a single fixed date, so check the current admissions calendar.
How does it relate to the HKPFS?
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The most competitive applicants may also be considered for the more generous Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme; the PGS is the standard studentship.
Do I need a supervisor first?
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Yes — you should identify an HKU supervisor and research project, as research-student admission and the studentship depend on it.
How old is HKU?
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The University of Hong Kong was founded in 1911 and is the oldest university in Hong Kong.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On HKU's graduate school pages, which list the studentship stipend, eligibility, and admission rounds.