The School of Management and Economics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen launched two PhD Programmes for students who wish to pursue a higher degree in the fields of economics and finance. The programmes also cultivate research talents for universities and research institutes. Students successfully finish the programme will be granted with a degree of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The PhD Programme in Economics has a broad-ranging field of research in microeconomic theory, applied microeconomics, financial economics, international economics, industrial organization, behavioural economics, and related domains.

The PhD Programme in Finance mainly focus on asset pricing, corporate finance, and related domains.

Students have the opportunities to receive scholarships from the school and work as teaching or research assistants to cover tuition fees and living expenses.

Application Requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor degree or above with outstanding academic performance. GRE/GMAT scores and proof of English language proficiency are required. Students should also have a good foundation in mathematics and statistics.

Application deadline
We have started receiving application for admission in 2019. Recruitment assessment and interview will be arranged on or after Feb 15, and with admission notices to follow. Application deadline is April 1. To increase the chance of admission, applicant is advised to submit application early.

For more details, please visit the school official website 
http://sme.cuhk.edu.cn/zh-hans/content/9441.

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