MPhil Stream
Each MPhil student must complete 15 units of coursework and an MPhil thesis with original research.
PhD Stream
Each PhD student must complete 12 units of coursework and a PhD thesis with original research. To reach the PhD candidacy stage, each student should complete two examination papers, one on Geographical Theory and Methodology, the other on one sub-discipline of his/her specialization.
Fields of Specialization
- Geo-spatial Data Science
- Physical Environment and Resource Management
- Urban and Regional Development
- Smart Sustainable Cities
Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration
Applicants who would like to study in the Computational Social Science (CSS) Concentration under the PhD Stream should apply before commencing their studies at CUHK. For details, please visit the CSS PhD Fellowship Scheme@CUHK homepage for more information.
Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have had a basic training in their undergraduate studies in Geography or other appropriate subjects. Each applicant must submit a research proposal.
PhD applicants should possess a Master's degree in Geography or related fields and submit his/her master thesis or academic papers.
Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
(for PhD programmes only)
Ms. Karen NG
Division of Geography and Resource Management,
Room 220, Wong Foo Yuan Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong