Programme overview
- University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- Region
- Hong Kong
- Field
- Computer & Information Engineering
- Places
- 1-2
- Intake
- Spring and Fall
- Funding
- Fully funded
Research Focus
Cross-cutting areas of wireless communication and intelligence perception, including:
- Sensitization and reconstruction of radio environment maps;
- Wireless positioning and source positioning;
- Large-scale MIMO and wireless network optimization;
- Applications of emerging platforms.
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
Electronic information engineering, communications engineering, computer science and technology, artificial intelligence, mathematics, physics, automation, signal and information processing, network engineering, data science
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: B.A./M.A. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Other Sc.T.
- Performance requirements: (a) A two-class university, undergraduate, with a GPA level of 20%; Non-two-class institutions require excellent academic performance (e.g. GPS reaching the pre- 5 %, publishing a paper as a major contributor in top-class periodicals or conferences, receiving a national scholarship, winning a national competition, etc.).
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 550 (written test)/ 79 (machine test/home test); Or IELTS: 6.5 (test centre/Online); Exemptions are available for national degrees in English.
- Recommendation letter: Provide 2
- Priority condition: having a mathematical basis and a good sense of logic.
Application Materials
- Scanned copies of academic/professional qualifications (such as diplomas and diplomas, or certificates);
- (b) Scanned copies of official report cards (including a complete record of the results of the courses and examinations studied), evaluation criteria for all university-level studies and proof of achievement;
- A letter of recommendation 2;
- English report card;
- Scanning of identification documents (Note: applicants on the mainland are required to apply for an identity card, otherwise they will not be able to register with the Ministry of Education);
- Personal history profiles and personal presentations (English);
- Other additional material (e.g. requested by the College).
Application Period
Enrolment time: Spring (1), autumn (8)
- Autumn enrolment: application time was the end of the previous year 10 mid-year 5;
- Spring enrolment: application time was 7 month of the previous year -- 10 early in the month.
Application Process
- month of 3
for applicants to submit their English curriculum vitae and related materials, we will conduct an initial assessment 4 for those who pass the initial screening month and will be invited to interview potential mentors 4-5 for the
- month of 6
interview, and will be required to formally present applications 6 for the month of short-listed candidates through the network of officials for the
- month of 6–7
interview organized by the College Admission Board for the
- month of 6–7
the process node above is an example of the fall entrance. Autumn: mid-
- month 10
End of
- month 5
; Spring: 7
- Month 10
Early month
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time doctoral programme for only 1-2 students.
- Master's degree in research: 4-6 years;
- Only bachelor's degree or non-research master's degree: 5-7 years.
Tutors provide full scholarship grants (generally for a period of 4-5 years, in the form of school fees relief and research grants). Background, meritorious people also have the opportunity to receive school-level scholarships (e.g. Presidential Fellowship, Dean's Fellowship). On the basis of a tutor's grant, the maximum additional post-tax subsistence allowance is 180,000/ year.