Ph.D. Student Recruitment
For Fall 2027 Ph.D. admission, applications are accepted through the University's Special Admission Scheme¹, the Mainland Collaboration Joint Ph.D. Scheme², the Self-financing Scheme³, or the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). To be eligible, applicants must meet the qualifications and requirements outlined below:
Strong scholarly interest in human–technology interaction, computer-mediated communication, and/or ICT adoption and use
A bachelor’s degree from a well-established university with a strong international reputation
A master's degree⁴ (preferably thesis-based) with training in empirical, quantitative social science research
Cumulative bachelor’s and master’s GPAs of 3.5/4.0 or higher⁵
Solid understanding of social science research and the ability to conduct theory-driven empirical studies
Proficiency in spoken and written English6
Proficiency in advanced statistical analysis using AMOS, SPSS, and/or JMP
Potential to become a productive, motivated, and independent researcher
When inquiring, applicants should:
Prepare a CV that highlights the qualifications described above.
List all publications and presentations in APA style.
Indicate: 1) their B.A. and M.A. GPAs on a 4.0 or 4.3 scale; 2) their IELTS scores (overall and each of the four components) from a test taken within the past two years; 3) which of the four admission schemes they wish to apply through; and 4) their level of proficiency in statistical analysis.
Supervision inquiries and applications that do not follow these guidelines or meet the minimum requirements will not be processed.
1Applications are accepted only from those holding a bachelor's degree from one of the world's top 20 universities or a C9 League university.
2Applications are accepted only from doctoral students currently enrolled at C9 League universities.
3Neither CityUHK nor the supervisor provides any form of financial assistance or stipend.
4Applicants without a master’s degree may apply, provided that they have achieved outstanding undergraduate performance and clearly demonstrated their research ability, for example, by publishing first-authored papers in reputable mainstream journals.
5A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 is required.
6A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for both the overall band and each of the four components (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). English proficiency test scores obtained within the past two years are required for all applicants who received their undergraduate degree in a non-English-speaking country, regardless of where they received their master’s degree. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are advised not to apply, as their applications will be rejected without review.