Our research postgraduate programs aim to provide students with advanced knowledge and comprehensive training in research on specific science areas. The programs focus on developing student’s research competency and equipping students with state-of-the-art expertise in conducting independent and original research.

The Master of Philosophy and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees involve the completion of coursework in addition to the preparation of research theses. The coursework and thesis components provide students with both generalist knowledge of their subject discipline and mastery of their specialized research areas.

Interested students should take note of the admission requirements for research postgraduate program applications to the School of Science.

Only full-time full fee paying registered HKUST research postgraduate students are eligible for student accommodation offered by the University.