In order to allow students who are interested in continuing their studies in the field of economics to interact with our teachers and students, and experience the learning, research and living environment of the HKUST campus, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School Doctoral Program in Economics will hold a two-day seminar this summer Enrollment summer camp, we welcome all outstanding students to apply enthusiastically.
Outstanding participants will be admitted to the PhD program for Fall 2024 intake and nominated for the Hong Kong Doctoral Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) .
admission requirements
Admissions summer camps are open to:
Current undergraduate and graduate students graduating in summer 2024;
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree holders who plan to apply to PhD programs starting in 2024.
GPA of 3.3 or above (out of 4.0 or equivalent).
date
August 21-22, 2023
Place
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Clear Water Bay Campus
(If you are unable to visit Hong Kong in person, you can participate online.)
Travel and accommodation allowance
Each invited (non-local) participant who attends in person will receive a travel allowance of up to HKD 2,000 and free accommodation for two nights.
Activity
Summer camp activities include
Economics Ph.D. Program Briefing Session
Teacher-student exchange meeting
written test and interview
teacher-student luncheon, and
campus visit
Application Procedures
There is no application fee for the camp, and a complete application should include the following documents.
Complete application form (see attachment)
A personal statement including research interests and experience (word limit: 1000 words)
CV
Copies of latest transcripts for all academic qualifications
One letter of recommendation (optional)
A copy of Hong Kong Identity Card for local applicants or a copy of passport/ID card for non-local applicants
Standardized test scores (e.g. GRE, TOEFL, IELTS) (if available)
Academic conference reports or abstracts of academic journal articles (if any)
Certificates of various scholarships and awards (if any)
Please send application materials to [email protected]. Only applicants with complete materials can enter the screening process.
Application Deadline and Result Notification
Application deadline is July 8, 2023 (Saturday)
The results will be announced on July 22, 2023 (Saturday), and those who pass the screening will receive an invitation letter before then.
Doctoral Scholarship
All admitted PhD students are fully funded by the Hong Kong PhD Scholarship Scheme (approximately HK$27,000 per month) or the HKUST Doctoral Entrance Program (approximately HK$18,000 per month) . In addition, students with outstanding potential and performance have the opportunity to receive other scholarships, such as the Red Bird Doctoral Scholarship and the Dean of Business Graduate Scholarship (HK$40,000) .
For more information on scholarships, please visit https://pg.ust.hk/prospective-students/scholarship-fees/generous-scholarship.
Further information and inquiries
For more information on our PhD programs, please visit
https://econ.hkust.edu.hk/programs-n-courses/mphd/mphd-introduction
For questions about the summer camp and its application, please contact us at [email protected].
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