Hong KongPhDDeadline varies by university or programmeFully FundedHKUST RedBird PhD Award 2027–2028: HK$229,620 Annual Studentship plus HK$40,000 Award and First-Year Tuition Waiver for International PhD Students
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (44th in the QS World University Rankings 2026) offers the RedBird PhD Award to international students admitted to PhD programmes on its Hong Kong campus. New students receive a Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (about US$5,130) plus a first-year tuition waiver (tuition is HK$47,000 a year), followed by an Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 a year in later years, depending on performance. This comes on top of the PhD postgraduate studentship (PGS) of HK$229,620 a year (about US$29,420) for up to four years. The award is considered as part of the PhD admission application, deadlines vary by programme, and strong candidates are encouraged to also apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship by 1 December 2026 (results in May 2027).
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsHK$229,620 a year
PhD studentship for up to 4 years.
HK$40,000 on entry
Then HK$20,000 a year based on performance.
First-year tuition waiver
Tuition is HK$47,000 a year.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll except: Hong Kong SAR China, China, Macao SAR China, Taiwan (specific track conditions apply)
Required Documents
3 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: HK$229,620 a year, HK$40,000 on entry, First-year tuition waiver.
Eligible levels: PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online HKUST PhD application, Transcripts, degrees and proof of English, Research plan and reference letters.
Apply directly on the official website: https://fytgs.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/Admission-to-Hong-Kong-Campus/submitting-an-application/scholarships-and-fees. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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