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SSE research doctorate (PhD) — spring 2027
SSE research programmes with competitive international admission.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen · Shenzhen- Format
- Doctorate
- Tuition
- From 2027: CNY 162,000/year. Application fee 600 confirmed for six core fields; BME needs confirmation.
- Apply by
- October 15, 2026
Seven fields: computer/information engineering, materials, energy, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biomedical engineering. Requirements and funding are programme-specific; no guaranteed award.
- Tuition
- From 2027: CNY 162,000/year. Application fee 600 confirmed for six core fields; BME needs confirmation.
- Application fee
- Non-refundable CNY 600 for six core fields. BME application section remains 2025; confirm 2027 terms.
- MPhil: bachelor's at least second-class/B; PhD: master's or eligible bachelor's
- BME application section is outdated; confirm its 2027 duration and requirements separately
- Core fields: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79 or 4.5; accepted alternatives/exemptions
- Qualifications and full transcripts, grading and rank
- Two confidential references excluding proposed supervisor
- Language, passport, English CV and statement; programme supplements
- Status
- Applications open
- Apply by
- October 15, 2026