About
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) offers a number of postgraduate programmes, including Research Postgraduate (RPg) (namely Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes), Professional Doctorate (namely Doctor of Education (EdD) programme), and a variety of Taught Postgraduate (TPg) programmes.
Research Postgraduate, Professional Doctorate, and Taught Postgraduate programmes
Students enrolled in PhD and MPhil programmes benefit from the combined expertise of a team of renowned mentors and rigorous training in research skills and methods. MPhil and PhD candidates are expected to publish their own research and actively participate in conferences and other academic activities locally and overseas.
The Doctor of Education programme is aimed at experienced educators and professionals in education settings who aspire to extend their expertise in one of the specialised areas on offer. The programme also offers a Chinese stream (CMI) for those who would like to enrol to a professional doctorate degree programme delivered in Chinese.
EdUHK also offers a number of taught master’s programmes, including:
• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
• Artificial Intelligence for Executive Professionals#
• Chinese Studies (Language Education)
• Chinese Values-Based Leadership Education#
• Child and Family Education
• Cultural Heritage Education and Management#
• Digital Learning and Technology
• Digital Humanities for Cultural Professionals
• Education
• Education for Sustainability
• Educational Counselling
• Educational Neuroscience
• Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities
• Global Higher Education
• Global Histories of Education
• Global Studies in Education
• International Educational Leadership and Change
• Intercultural Communication and Translation#
• Learning Sciences#
• Leading Experiential Learning Activities
• Leading Innovative Learning Organizations
• Mathematics and Pedagogy
• Music Education
• Public Administration and Leadership
• Public Policy and Management
• Personal Finance Education
• Positive Psychology in Education
• Professional and Vocational Education#
• Psychology (Schools and Community Settings)
• Sports Coaching and Management
• STEM Education
• Teaching
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Teaching Chinese as an International Language
• Therapeutic Play and Well-Being
• Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice
Browse the details of all postgraduate programmes here
Tuition fees and cost of living
Tuition fees for MPhil and PhD students are around US$5,400 a year, while taught master’s degrees will set you back US$16,500-67,400 for the whole programme. Tuition fee for Doctor of Education is around US$49,400 for the 72-cp programme. Student accommodation costs between US$2,150-$3,270 per academic year for research students. Explore fees here.
**The tuition fee of 2025/26 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.
Postgraduate scholarships for international students
All full-time UGC-funded research students admitted to an MPhil or a PhD are eligible for EdUHK’s Research Postgraduate Studentships, which are awarded on the basis of academic merit. It is non-taxable and its value varies from year to year. In the 2024/25 academic year, for example, the monthly stipend is about US$2,350 for all MPhil and PhD students and roughly US$2,420 for post-candidacy PhD students.
Quick links
● Download an online prospectus here
● Explore support services for postgraduate students
● Read about support services for international students
● Read about admissions here
● Find out all the visa and pre-departure information you need
● For all programme enquiries, email the Graduate School here
EdUHK is a young and thriving research-active university, and has three university and 10 faculty-level centres for research. The academics and researchers have been undertaking 188 ongoing projects with around HK$178 million (in 2024/25) in funding provided by the Research Grants Council and other funding bodies, which bears testament to its research capacity as a young and thriving university.
Find out more about EdUHK’s academic support and services.
Student halls are a vital element of student life at EdUHK. There are currently four on-campus student accommodation halls, namely Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall, Robert Black Hall and the Jockey Club Student Quarters, which offer approximately 2,200 residential places.
Allocation is subject to availability and the eligibility of applicants.
Support services are also available to all students throughout the course of their studies, including a buddy support scheme, regular group trips and activities, on-campus events and a personal mentoring service to help students feel at home.
EdUHK welcomes applications from all over the world. If you’re interested in applying to EdUHK, please visit the University’s website and select your preferred programmes for more information about the application process.
Application and Admissions
Applications for the 2025/26 entry for non-local applicants are now open. More details can be found at:
For enquiries, non-local students are welcome to contact the Registry (Admissions, Registrations and Academic Planning Section) for details by email.
Scholarships for international students
The University has established scholarships to encourage and recognise the pursuit of academic excellence of our non-local students. The scholarships are set up with donations and funding from the University, and are granted on the basis of academic merit, personal qualities, extra-curricular activities and community service, among other factors. In addition, the HKSAR Government provides scholarships to undergraduate and research postgraduate students from Belt and Road regions.
EdUHK scholarships:
- EdUHK Entrance Scholarship Scheme
o Full Scholarship: covers full tuition fees, on-campus accommodation fees, academic and living allowance
oTuition Scholarship: provides full tuition fees
oHalf Tuition Scholarship: covers half of the tuition fees
- Subject Scholarship: designated for major subjects or areas of study
- Student Exchange Scholarship: for a semester-long outbound student exchange programme
- Other scholarships: e.g. scholarship for outbound activities or special talents
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
- Belt and Road Scholarship (Designated Countries): for students from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Mongolia and Kazakhstan
- Belt and Road Scholarship (Other Countries): for students from Belt and Road countries other than those specified above
- Belt and Road Scholarship (Research Postgraduate)
In addition, all full-time MPhil and PhD students at EdUHK are eligible for Research Postgraduate Studentships, which cover a monthly stipend.
New full-time PhD candidates can apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which is run by Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council. It provides an annual stipend of approximately US$43,230 as well as conference and research-related travel allowance of approximately US$1,790 per year for each awardee for a period up to three years.
Learn more about admission fees, scholarships and financial support
According to the Graduate Employment Survey’s findings over the past decade, EdUHK graduates have been highly competitive in the field of education, as shown by the consistently high percentage of graduates who are either employed or intend to continue their studies, coupled with the overall rising trend of their average starting salary levels.
The Education University of Hong Kong attaches great importance to the learning experience of students. They are encouraged to take part in different types of service learning, language immersion and overseas exchange programmes to broaden exposure. EdUHK graduates are well-sought after in the local education sector because of their professional knowledge in their specific fields of study, their whole-person development, and their classroom-management experience.
About
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) offers a number of postgraduate programmes, including Research Postgraduate (RPg) (namely Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes), Professional Doctorate (namely Doctor of Education (EdD) programme), and a variety of Taught Postgraduate (TPg) programmes.
Research Postgraduate, Professional Doctorate, and Taught Postgraduate programmes
Students enrolled in PhD and MPhil programmes benefit from the combined expertise of a team of renowned mentors and rigorous training in research skills and methods. MPhil and PhD candidates are expected to publish their own research and actively participate in conferences and other academic activities locally and overseas.
The Doctor of Education programme is aimed at experienced educators and professionals in education settings who aspire to extend their expertise in one of the specialised areas on offer. The programme also offers a Chinese stream (CMI) for those who would like to enrol to a professional doctorate degree programme delivered in Chinese.
EdUHK also offers a number of taught master’s programmes, including:
• Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
• Artificial Intelligence for Executive Professionals#
• Chinese Studies (Language Education)
• Chinese Values-Based Leadership Education#
• Child and Family Education
• Cultural Heritage Education and Management#
• Digital Learning and Technology
• Digital Humanities for Cultural Professionals
• Education
• Education for Sustainability
• Educational Counselling
• Educational Neuroscience
• Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities
• Global Higher Education
• Global Histories of Education
• Global Studies in Education
• International Educational Leadership and Change
• Intercultural Communication and Translation#
• Learning Sciences#
• Leading Experiential Learning Activities
• Leading Innovative Learning Organizations
• Mathematics and Pedagogy
• Music Education
• Public Administration and Leadership
• Public Policy and Management
• Personal Finance Education
• Positive Psychology in Education
• Professional and Vocational Education#
• Psychology (Schools and Community Settings)
• Sports Coaching and Management
• STEM Education
• Teaching
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Teaching Chinese as an International Language
• Therapeutic Play and Well-Being
• Visual Arts Education and Creative Practice
Browse the details of all postgraduate programmes here
Tuition fees and cost of living
Tuition fees for MPhil and PhD students are around US$5,400 a year, while taught master’s degrees will set you back US$16,500-67,400 for the whole programme. Tuition fee for Doctor of Education is around US$49,400 for the 72-cp programme. Student accommodation costs between US$2,150-$3,270 per academic year for research students. Explore fees here.
**The tuition fee of 2025/26 is subject to annual review and adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice.
Postgraduate scholarships for international students
All full-time UGC-funded research students admitted to an MPhil or a PhD are eligible for EdUHK’s Research Postgraduate Studentships, which are awarded on the basis of academic merit. It is non-taxable and its value varies from year to year. In the 2024/25 academic year, for example, the monthly stipend is about US$2,350 for all MPhil and PhD students and roughly US$2,420 for post-candidacy PhD students.
Quick links
● Download an online prospectus here
● Explore support services for postgraduate students
● Read about support services for international students
● Read about admissions here
● Find out all the visa and pre-departure information you need
● For all programme enquiries, email the Graduate School here
EdUHK is a young and thriving research-active university, and has three university and 10 faculty-level centres for research. The academics and researchers have been undertaking 188 ongoing projects with around HK$178 million (in 2024/25) in funding provided by the Research Grants Council and other funding bodies, which bears testament to its research capacity as a young and thriving university.
Find out more about EdUHK’s academic support and services.
Student halls are a vital element of student life at EdUHK. There are currently four on-campus student accommodation halls, namely Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall, Robert Black Hall and the Jockey Club Student Quarters, which offer approximately 2,200 residential places.
Allocation is subject to availability and the eligibility of applicants.
Support services are also available to all students throughout the course of their studies, including a buddy support scheme, regular group trips and activities, on-campus events and a personal mentoring service to help students feel at home.
EdUHK welcomes applications from all over the world. If you’re interested in applying to EdUHK, please visit the University’s website and select your preferred programmes for more information about the application process.
Application and Admissions
Applications for the 2025/26 entry for non-local applicants are now open. More details can be found at:
For enquiries, non-local students are welcome to contact the Registry (Admissions, Registrations and Academic Planning Section) for details by email.
Scholarships for international students
The University has established scholarships to encourage and recognise the pursuit of academic excellence of our non-local students. The scholarships are set up with donations and funding from the University, and are granted on the basis of academic merit, personal qualities, extra-curricular activities and community service, among other factors. In addition, the HKSAR Government provides scholarships to undergraduate and research postgraduate students from Belt and Road regions.
EdUHK scholarships:
- EdUHK Entrance Scholarship Scheme
o Full Scholarship: covers full tuition fees, on-campus accommodation fees, academic and living allowance
oTuition Scholarship: provides full tuition fees
oHalf Tuition Scholarship: covers half of the tuition fees
- Subject Scholarship: designated for major subjects or areas of study
- Student Exchange Scholarship: for a semester-long outbound student exchange programme
- Other scholarships: e.g. scholarship for outbound activities or special talents
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
- Belt and Road Scholarship (Designated Countries): for students from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Mongolia and Kazakhstan
- Belt and Road Scholarship (Other Countries): for students from Belt and Road countries other than those specified above
- Belt and Road Scholarship (Research Postgraduate)
In addition, all full-time MPhil and PhD students at EdUHK are eligible for Research Postgraduate Studentships, which cover a monthly stipend.
New full-time PhD candidates can apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, which is run by Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council. It provides an annual stipend of approximately US$43,230 as well as conference and research-related travel allowance of approximately US$1,790 per year for each awardee for a period up to three years.
Learn more about admission fees, scholarships and financial support
According to the Graduate Employment Survey’s findings over the past decade, EdUHK graduates have been highly competitive in the field of education, as shown by the consistently high percentage of graduates who are either employed or intend to continue their studies, coupled with the overall rising trend of their average starting salary levels.
The Education University of Hong Kong attaches great importance to the learning experience of students. They are encouraged to take part in different types of service learning, language immersion and overseas exchange programmes to broaden exposure. EdUHK graduates are well-sought after in the local education sector because of their professional knowledge in their specific fields of study, their whole-person development, and their classroom-management experience.
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