The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) – PhD in Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Suitable Academic Backgrounds

Medical (eye sciences), biomedical engineering, visual sciences, medical imaging, optical engineering

Academic background: bachelor's degree or master's degree in physics or related fields
Performance requirement: GPA not less than 3.5
Language requirements: TOEFL: 79; or IELTS: 6.5; B.A. or M.A. in English is exempted from language;
Recommendations: Provide 3 for academic references.
Priority: Candidates with a good theoretical and physical background and good expression are preferred.

(b) Copies of academic degrees, diplomas;
English report card (if applicable);
(b) A study report card for all levels of higher education (which should include a complete record of the course taken and the examination results) and a copy of the corresponding scoring criteria;
3An academic letter of recommendation;
Photocopies of Hong Kong identity cards or other identification documents;
The evaluation report of the Evaluation Board (to be provided if the applicant is awarded a degree at an overseas university by online means or through short courses).

Autumn admission.

From now until early November
applicants submit an English CV and related materials for an initial assessment. In
November
applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview with a potential supervisor. Before
December
successful interviewees must submit a formal application through the university website. From
December
to
January
of the following year, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the faculty admissions committee. Offers are issued from
February
to
March
of the following year. The timeline above uses the main application round as an example. First round: 1
December
2025; clearing round: 31
March
2026.

The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 4-5 years (48-60 months). Each year, 1 persons are enrolled.