HKU Computer Science is recruiting full-time PhD students for admission from Sept 2010. Recruitment will start from Sept 2009 until 1 Dec 2009.
The HKU Department of Computer Science has a group of active researchers devoted to excellence of research in various areas in Computer Science. Research areas include: Bioinformatics | Computer Graphics | Computer Vision | Cryptography | Data Base and Data Engineering | Design & Analysis of Algorithms | Grid Computing | Mobile Computing and Networking | Pattern Recognition | Pervasive Computing | Software Engineering. The Department aims for high-impact research with long-term effect. Research activities and outputs of the Department can be viewed at the web site http://www.cs.hku.hk OR http://www.cs.hku.hk/research/
Admission is on a competitive basis. The Department has an interest in increasing the number of international students. Subject to selection, there are 3 levels of financial assistance:
Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF)
Studentship of HK20,000 per month plus conference travel allowance of HK10,000 per year
HKU University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)
Studentship of HK13,100 per month plus HK70,000 to be awarded in 3 or 4 instalments
HKU Postgraduate Studentship (PGS)
Studentship of HK13,100 per month
(approximately US1 = HK7.8)
Further information
RGC Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF) www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd <http://www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd>
HKU Graduate School http://www.hku.hk/gradsch
Leaflet on research studies at HKU http://www.hku.hk/gradsch/web/HKU_RPG_2010-11.pdf
Research degrees at HKU Computer Science http://www.cs.hku.hk/info/mphil-phd.htm
To apply Online application for HKPF: online application system will be available in early Sept 2009. Online application for HKU PhD: http://www.hku.hk/gradsch/rola/important_notes.htm
- To apply for HKPF, applicants should submit application to both RGC and HKU.
- To apply for UPF, applicants should indicate in the application form and submit an essay is required.
Email enquiry: enquiry@cs.hku.hk
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