Applicants seeking admission to a research degree programme should satisfy the following minimum entrance requirements:

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

(a)     hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university;

OR

(b)     hold a taught master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

(a)     hold a higher degree by research (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university;

OR

(b)     be a current MPhil student in the University who seeks transfer to PhD candidature.

Equivalent qualifications mentioned above include relevant professional qualifications or other scholarly achievements recognised by the University.

In addition to the above, individual Departments and Schools may prescribe further entrance requirements.

English Proficiency Requirements

Research degree applicants from a university where the language of teaching is not English should obtain at least a score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an overall band score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Equivalent qualifications are also acceptable. Some Faculties/Schools have prescribed a higher English proficiency requirement suitable for their disciplines. For details, please refer to the admissions website for research degree programmes at www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs/applicants/applicants_r.htm.